Returning Items to the Libraries

University Libraries, Unt Policy And Procedure Memorandum.

Summary

Information about bringing back materials you have checked out.

General Information

Most regular circulating items may be returned to any of our book drops with the exception of Music Library audio recordings and Media Library items. Please note:

  1. Reserve items should be returned to the library/desk they were checked out from.
  2. Fragile items should not be deposited in a book drop if there is a reasonable chance that the item will be damaged as a result.
  3. Fines/Fees are charged for late/damaged returns.
  4. Media items should be returned to the Media Library Service Desk.
  5. Music CDs should be returned to the Music Library Service Desk.
  6. Laptops must be returned to the desk where they were originally checked out. More info below.

Specific Locations

Willis Library

  • 1st Floor Library Services Desk, 1st Floor Indoor & Outside Book Drop, Highland St. Book drop

    • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
    • Interlibrary loan
    • Willis General Reserves.
    • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.
  • Music Library Service Desk

    • Accepts returns of all music items during regular hours.

Discovery Park Library

  • Room B112

    • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
    • Interlibrary loan
    • Discovery Park Reserves.
    • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

Sycamore Library

  • 1st Floor Library Services Desk & Outside Book Drop

    • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
    • Interlibrary loan
    • Sycamore Library Reserves.
    • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

Media Library

  • Media Service Desk

    • Returns of all media items during regular hours

Frisco Landing Library

  • 2nd Floor Service Desk

    • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
    • Interlibrary loan
    • Frisco Landing Library Reserves
    • Frisco Landing Library Equipment
    • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.
  • 2nd Floor Indoor Book Drop

    • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
    • Interlibrary loan
    • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

Additional Information

Media Library Courier Service Returns:

Laptop Returns

  • DO NOT RETURN A LAPTOP THROUGH THE OUTSIDE BOOK DROPS.
  • All laptops must be returned to the appropriate desk 30 minutes before the Libraries close.

Dates

  • Approved: 06/01/12
  • Revised: 01/11/17

License Information

This Policy: "Returning Items to the Libraries" by UNT Libraries is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.