Information
Visitors may apply for a community borrower card. Alumni can also borrow materials and can activate their account by contacting the Main Circulation Desk.
Visitors are only able to check out materials from the general collection (this does NOT include Popular Books, Games, FAMC, or other special collections).
Visitors and alumni borrowers do not have access to Interlibrary Loan, GIL Express, or Course Reserves.
Checking Out Materials
After finding the material you are interested in, you can visit either of the two Circulation Desks to have the materials checked out to you. The Main Circulation Desk is located on the first floor near the South Entrance, and the second desk is found on the second floor near the North Entrance.
Please note: If you have not already applied for a community borrower card, you will only be able to do so at the Main Circulation Desk on the first floor.
Circulation Desk Locations - Maps
Policies
Community Borrowers Card
Local residents engaged in serious study may apply for a Community Borrowers card. Applications are available at the Main Circulation Desk. Applicants must have a local address, telephone number, and photo ID. Permission, with a barcoded Community Borrower’s card, will be granted or withheld at the discretion of the Lending Services Supervisor. Loan access is granted for 1 year and must be renewed through the Lending Services Supervisor.
The Community Borrowers Card is non-transferable and the individual named on the card is responsible for all items borrowed with the card and for any fines or charges for damages or lost materials. All overdue fines or charges for damages or lost materials must be paid before checking out any more items.
High School Students
High school students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program must provide documentation verifying they are in the program and must have a parent or guardian fill in the application form. The parent or guardian is responsible for all items borrowed with the card and for any fines or charges for damages or lost materials.
Limitations
- Community Borrowers may check out up to 3 items at a time from the main library collection.
- They may not check out Popular Books, Games, FAMC or other special collections.
To learn more, visit the Lending Services page.
To Check Out Materials
Alumni may contact the Main Circulation Desk to activate their library account. Alumni must supply their current address and contact information.
Fines and Fees
Borrowing privileges are non-transferable and the individual named on the account is responsible for all items borrowed on that account and for any fines or charges for damages or lost materials. All overdue fines or charges for damages or lost materials must be paid before checking out any more items.
Limitations
- Alumni may check out up to 25 items at a time.
- Alumni borrowers do not have access to Interlibrary Loan, GIL Express, or Course Reserves.
Visit the Lending Services page to learn more.
Limits
Community borrowers may check out 3 items at once.
Alumni may check out 25 items at a time.
Searching the Catalog
Search through our catalog online! Learn how to look up materials owned by Odum Library by visiting our Using the Library Guide.
Circulation Desk Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Library hours are subject to change. Please see the Library Hours page for the latest information.
