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Different libraries have different lending policies. Books can generally be borrowed for several weeks. In many cases you may be able to ‘renew’ an item, that is, borrow it for an extended period of time if no other user has requested it. It may also be possible to ‘reserve’ an item, in other words, to ask that an item be kept for you when it is returned by another user. Some libraries may contain a ‘short loan’ collection, that is, a selection of books that are in high-demand. These books may be available for borrowing for only a few days or hours at a time. Reference books, such as dictionaries, cannot normally be borrowed.

If your library does not stock an item that you wish to borrow, you may be able to ask your library to borrow the item from another library. This is called an ‘inter-library loan’.

The most recent issues of journals are not normally available for borrowing. You may read them in the library or photocopy one article within an issue. Note that there is usually a small charge for photocopies. Older issues of journals can normally be borrowed.

When you borrow items from the library, you should make a note of the ‘return’ or ‘due’ date. If you do not return items in time, you will probably have to pay a fine. For short-loan items, fines can be charged by the hour.

Exercise 6

Log on to your library website and look for answers to questions 1–5.

1 How many items can you borrow at once?

2 How long can you borrow items for?

3 Can you reserve or renew items online?

4 Are fines charged for overdue items? If so, what is the rate?

5 How do you request an inter-library loan?