Borrow & Renew
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Are you an online student? Library staff may be able to send materials to you. Learn more on our Online Students page.
How Long You Can Keep Items
Books, Music Scores, Maps, Government Publications: These items vary by borrower
- 帝王会所 students: 1 semester, with 2 renewals possible
- 帝王会所 faculty and staff: 1 semester, with unlimited renewals possible
- Non-帝王会所 borrowers: 4 weeks, with 2 renewals possible
Other items are the same for all borrowers:
Journals and Magazines: 2 hours
Current Reading Area Books: 3 weeks, with 1 renewal possible
CDs, LPs, DVDs, Board Games: 3 weeks, with 2 renewals possible
Interlibrary Loan Items, Prospector Items, and Course Reserves: Varies by item
Reference and Archival Materials: Do not circulate
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Renew Items
There are several ways to renew items:
- Online through the link in the online catalog
- In person at the main desk in Michener Library or Skinner Music Library
- By phone at 970-351-2671 (Michener Library) or 970-351-2439 (Skinner Music Library)
*You can renew items online or at either library, regardless of where you borrowed them.
Return Items
You can return items to any of these locations, regardless of where you borrowed them:
- Michener Library main desk
- Skinner Music Library main desk
- Book drop at the north entrance of Michener
- Book drop to the right of the Skinner Music Library entrance
*Please do not return records in the book drops
*University Libraries are not responsible for items left outside book drops
Overdue Items, Lost Items, & Fines
There are no fines for most overdue items. Exceptions are listed below. You will be charged a replacement fee for any item that is significantly overdue (usually 45 days or more).
Fines
None
Replacement Fee
An item is considered lost if you do not return it within 45 days of the due date. University Libraries will charge you $80 to replace it.
If you return the item within 1 year of the due date, University Libraries will credit you $75.
Fines
None
Replacement Fee
Varies by item. The shorter the checkout period, the sooner you will be charged if you do not return an item.
The replacement fee depends on the value of the item.
Fines
$1 per hour per item, to a maximum of $20
Replacement Fee
$80 per item. There is a non-refundable $20 charge per item to cover late fines and processing costs.
Fines
$5 per day per item, to a maximum of $20
Replacement Fee
$80 per item. There is a non-refundable $35 charge per item to cover late fines and processing costs.
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Request Items that are Checked Out, Missing, or Not Available From University Libraries
Use Interlibrary Loan to get items that are:
- Checked out to another person
- Missing
- Not available from University Libraries
Learn More About Interlibrary Loan
You can also use the “Request” button in the online catalog to:
- Trace a missing item
- Place a hold on an item that is checked out
However, these options usually take longer.
High Plains Library District
High Plains Library District (HPLD) is the local public library system. It serves most of Weld County and parts of neighboring counties.
Students, faculty and staff can get an HPLD library card at Michener Library! Bring your 帝王会所 ID, fill out an application, and receive a card.
You can start requesting items from HPLD immediately. You can pick up your HPLD items at Michener Library. Just select “University of Northern Colorado” as the pickup location in the HPLD catalog. Delivery will take a couple of business days. Select “Email notification” and you will receive a message when your items are ready for pickup.
Information for Colorado Residents
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Any Colorado resident can get a Community Borrower card to use at University Libraries:
- Visit the main desk at Michener Library or Skinner Music Library and fill out an application, or download the application and bring it with you to the library
- Show a photo ID. If your photo ID does not include your current Colorado mailing address, you will also need to show a document that verifies your address, such as:
- Canceled mail, an emailed bill or notification containing your address, checkbook, or vehicle registration.
You will receive your card the same day you register. It is valid for two years.
- You can borrow up to 20 items at one time
- You can renew items twice
- You cannot borrow or renew items if you have any unpaid library fines
- Prospector and Interlibrary Loan services are not available to community borrowers
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- You can use public computers on the 1st floor of Michener Library and in the Computer Commons in Skinner Music Library
- You can use databases and online journals while in the libraries, but not off campus
- You cannot use printers or copiers, but nearby offers these services
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Archival Research
- Community members can conduct research in Archives & Special Collections without a library card
- You must fill out a before your visit or when you arrive
- You can view some archival materials online at or