The recall process ensures equal access to library materials for all borrowers.
Checked-out materials requested by another borrower or needed for course reserves may be recalled at any time. The due date for the recalled item will be changed to a new recall due date.
For each item recalled, an email notice is sent informing the user of the new due date. Failure to return recalled items on time will result in overdue fines and a block on the user's library record.
- Negligence on the part of the user to read their email does not remove the responsibility to return the item by its new due date.
- Once an item has been recalled, the recall cannot be cancelled.
- All recalls are assumed to represent a legitimate need by another user, and the library does not arbitrate between borrowers as to who has the greater need.
- Because a recall can be placed at any time, it is advisable to return all materials before traveling for extended periods of time.
When a recalled item is returned,
- it will be placed on hold at a library requested by the user.
- If no library is specified it will be held by default at the library where the item was returned.
- The user will be notified by email to pick up the item at the designated library within 10 days.
Multiple recall requests for the same item will be honored in the order in which they were made.