CIRCULATION



The large L-shaped desk on the first floor of the library is the circulation desk. This is where materials can be checked out. An Otterbein Cardinal Card  and a Photo ID are needed to borrow all materials. 

See below for more information on:

Loan Periods
Fines


CIRCULATION LOAN PERIODS AND RENEWALS
ITEM
LOAN PERIOD RENEWALS
Books
21 days 4
CD-ROMs
7 days 4
CD's and Musical Recordings
7 days 4
Government Documents
21 days 4
Laptops, Camcorders, Digital Cameras, Data-Projectors 1 Day 0
Maps
3 days 4
Newspapers
(Do not circulate) 0
Other Equipment 7 days 0
Pamphlets and Annual Reports
3 days 4
Periodicals (Journals and Magazines)
3 days 4
Reserves 2 hours, 1, 3 or 7 days 0
Videos/DVD 7 days 4

NOTE: Renewals can be completed three ways: 1) Online through the OPAL catalog 2) By calling Circulation at (614) 823-1215 or 3) In person at the Circulation Desk.

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FINES (per day, per item)
ITEM
OTTERBEIN OWNED
OPAL/OhioLINK OWNED
Books
25¢
50¢
CD-ROMs
50¢
50¢
CD's and Musical Recordings
50¢
50¢
Government Documents
25¢
50¢
Laptops, Camcorders, Digital Cameras, Data-Projectors
$5.00
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Maps
25¢
50¢
Other Equipment
50¢
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Pamphlets and Annual Reports
25¢
50¢
Periodicals (Journals and Magazines)
25¢
50¢
Reserves, 2 hour
50¢ (per hour)
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Reserves, 1, 3 or 7 days
50¢ (per day)
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Videos/DVD
50¢
50¢

NOTE:  Overdue notices are usually sent via e-mail to your Otterbein account. If this information is not available, the notices are sent to your Student Mail Box (if you have one) or your home address.

* Otterbein items returned 30 days past due will be given a maximum late fee of $15. Patrons are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items with a replacement fee of $115 per item.

** OPAL/OhioLINK items returned 30 days past due will be given a maximum late fee of $50. Patrons are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items with a replacement fee of $125 per item.

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