BGSU University Libraries News

Finals are almost here and many of you are so focused on exams you might have forgotten about library materials you have checked out. Please bring them back before you leave campus for the summer.  Additional information and specific dates are provided below.

Borrowers with Undergraduate Student and Courtesy Card Privileges
All BGSU items checked out to undergraduates and courtesy card patrons due on or before May 5, 2012 must be either returned or physically presented for renewal.  There is no online renewal at the end of the academic year.

• All BGSU books on loan are due on or before 5/5/12.
• Start renewing for Summer on 4/30/12.
• The new due date for general circulating materials will be 3-weeks from the borrow date.
• When all current items, those due on or before 5/5/12, are returned or physically presented for renewal, make sure we update your account to 8/4/12.
• If you’ll be away from campus, please check for an OhioLINK library near you.  Use the OhioLINK pick up anywhere service to have items sent to that library.  Your account has to be updated to allow requesting.

Borrowers with Graduate Student and Classified Staff Privileges
All BGSU items checked out to individuals with semester privileges and due on or before May 14, 2012 must be either returned or physically presented for renewal.  There is no online renewal at the end of the academic year.

• All BGSU books on loan are due on or before 5/14/12.
• Start renewing for summer on 4/30/12.
• The new due date for general circulating materials will be 8/20/12.
• When all current items, those due on or before 5/14/12, are returned or physically presented for renewal, make sure we update your account to 8/20/12.
• If you’ll be away from campus, please check for an OhioLINK library near you.  Use the OhioLINK pick up anywhere service to have items sent to that library.  Your account has to be updated to allow requesting.

 Borrowers with Faculty Privileges
All BGSU items checked out to individuals with faculty privileges and due on or before May 14, 2012 must be either returned or renewed by June 20, 2012.

• Faculty records will be updated on April 30^th to enable online renewals between 4/30/12 and 5/14/12.
• Online renewals are not available after items are overdue.
• Renewals for faculty will also be accepted via email (circdesk@bgsu.edu), by phone (419-372-2133) or in person. These methods can be used also when items are overdue but prior to June 20th. 
• Any material not renewed by June 20, 2012 will be subject to normal lost book billing procedures.
• Beginning April 30, 2012 any general collection materials checked out or renewed to faculty will receive a MAY 14, 2013 due date.
• OhioLINK materials may be renewed online before being overdue and via phone or email before being billed as lost.
• Faculty are encouraged to return materials no longer being used.

For more information, contact the Circulation Desk at circdesk@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2051 if you have questions.