Library Loan Periods Extended
Beginning in August 2023
Loan periods for most EWU collection and Summit materials* have been extended!
Most loans have been extended from 6 weeks to 12 weeks, enabling longer use of EWU library and Summit collection materials, including videos and DVDs.
Loan periods for equipment checkout are not extended. For information on equipment checkout, please visit this webpage.
*Faculty, if you wish to use a video/DVD in a course, we suggest you request the item be placed in Course Reserves at the beginning of the academic term.
For EWU Students and Staff:
| Location/Source | Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials at EWU | Books (general stacks/new) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks |
| CD-ROMs | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Curriculum Center materials | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Equipment (ex. laptops) | Varies; see the equipment catalog. | Varies; see the equipment catalog. | |
| Music scores | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Periodicals (bound) | In-library use only | ||
| Periodicals (CD-ROMs/computer disks) | In-library use only | ||
| Periodicals (current) | In-library use only | ||
| Reference CD-ROMs/computer disks | In-library use only | ||
| Reference materials | In-library use only | ||
| Sound recordings (LPs, CDs, cassettes) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Special collections materials | In-library use only | ||
| U.S. government publications | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Videos (cassettes/DVDs) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Varies | See the interlibrary loan guide. | See the interlibrary loan guide. |
| Summit Materials | Summit print materials | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks |
| Summit videos (cassettes/DVDs) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
For EWU Faculty/Grad-Thesis Students:
| Location/Source | Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials at EWU | Books (general stacks/new) | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each |
| CD-ROMs | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each | |
| Curriculum Center materials | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each | |
| Music scores | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each | |
| Periodicals (bound) | 3 days (faculty only) | 0 renewals | |
| Periodicals (CD-ROMs/computer disks) | 3 days (faculty only) | 0 renewals | |
| Periodicals (current) | 3 days (faculty only) | 0 renewals | |
| Reference materials | In-library use only | ||
| Reference CD-ROMs/computer disks | In-library use only | ||
| Sound recordings (cassettes, CDs, LPs) | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each | |
| Special Collections materials | In-library use only, except by special arrangement | ||
| U.S. government publications | 90 days | 2 renewals of 90 days each | |
| Videos (cassettes/DVDs) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Varies | See the interlibrary loan guide. | See the interlibrary loan guide. |
| Summit Materials | Summit print materials | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks |
| Summit videos (cassettes/DVDs) | 12 weeks | 1 renewal of 6 weeks | |
If you have questions about loan periods, please contact the library circulation desk 509.359.7888 or drop us a line at circulation@ewu.edu.
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