Geology Library Policies
Who can borrow
Students, faculty, staff, and unaffiliated borrowers may check out materials from the Geology Library provided they have either a library card distributed by the University or an active Grand Forks Public Library card. Check out slips are provided for unbarcoded maps. Please enter your name, address, telephone, current date, and your library card number. Identify the map by the title, scale, and/or report number.
Borrowing Periods
| Item | Loan Period* |
|---|---|
| Books* | UND Students: Book loans due end of semester UND Alumni, NDUS and Unaffiliated Borrowers: 30-day checkout UND Faculty/Staff: Book loans due end of spring semester (May) |
| USGS publications | Until end of current semester |
| Government Documents, Maps, Journals, Magazines, DVDs, CDs, Children's Literature, Popular Reading |
30-day checkout |
| Course Reserves | Determined by instructor |
| Microforms | Two hours |
| Interlibrary Loans | Determined by lending library |
* Some materials may be non-circulating.
Returning Books
In the event that the Library is closed during normal hours, return books to the Geology Office or the Chester Fritz Library.
Recalls
When you check out a book, you are guaranteed the item for 2 weeks. After that, the book may be recalled. When you are notified of the recall, you have 4 days to return the book or you may be charged a fine of $10.00 per item.
Renewals and Overdue Fees
You can renew most materials online. Items that have not been returned or renewed by the due date may be subject to overdue fees.
uPrint Services
The Library now has a uPrint station for student printing. For more information on using uPrint station locations, including how to print or how to add credit to your account, visit the UIT uPrint page.