Music Library Circulation Policies

Checking Out Materials

University of Washington Husky card or a valid borrower's card must be presented to borrow materials. Library Account Services in Suzzallo Library can provide information on borrowing privileges for persons not affiliated with the University. For non-affiliated users who wish to consult permanent reserve, reserve, and rare materials, a valid ID will be held while the material is being used.

The staff at the circulation desk on the first floor check out most library materials and, in addition, retrieve items from closed stack areas, place holds on items that are checked out, and renew loans. Information on the Libraries' circulation policies and regulations is available at this desk. Library materials from the ground floor (Rm. 15) are checked out at the desk in the Listening Center.

Music Library & Listening Center Borrowing Periods

Item	Music Dept. Faculty and Their Proxies	UW faculty and Their Proxies	UW Staff; Grad Students	UW Undergrads	Guests	Renewals
Books & Scores	12 weeks	12 weeks	12 weeks	4 weeks	Library use only	Infinite - unless recalled
Periodicals	One day in-building	Library use only	Library use only*	Library use only*	Library use only	None
CDs & Videos	One week with the option to renew	One week with the option to renew	Library use only*	Library use only*	Library use only	None
LPs	Two weeks in-building	Library use only	Library use only*	Library use only*	Library use only	None
Reserve Books & Scores	2 hours	2 hours	2 hours	2 hours	Library use only	None
Reserve recordings	2 hour	2 hour	Library use only*	Library use only*	Library use only	None
Rare Books & American Music Collection	Library use only	Library use only	Library use only	Library use only	Library use only	None

*On the rare occasion when a student must use a Library Use Only item (this includes CDs) for a class presentation, the Library Use Only Check-Out Form must be filled out and presented complete with professor's signature. The item may be checked out one hour before the presentation and should be returned immediately after. All preliminary work with the materials may be done in the library.

Reserves

Course reserve books, printed music, recordings and streamed audio can be found in the Online Catalog or Course Reserves Pages. Please request materials by call number. Printed reserve items circulate for two hours. Media materials and accompanying printed music are available at the Listening Center service window for library use only.

Patron Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

All materials checked out on your card.
Knowing due dates.
Returning or renewing materials on time.
Library notices sent when you are out of town.
Reporting lost or stolen cards to the Husky Card Account and ID Center.
Following the University Libraries Loan Code.

Damage to Items

In order to preserve our collection for future patrons, we enforce UW Libraries policy regarding defacement of library materials. Damage to an item including (but not limited to) markings of any kind (including pencil), affixture of tape or sticky notes, or damage to pages or bindings, will result in a fine or replacement/billing charges.