Borrowing Policies

All members of the St. John’s University community are eligible to borrow circulating materials.  A valid St. John’s University ID card serves as a library card.  You must present your ID with the books you wish to borrow.  This policy ensures that no one else can borrow library materials under your name.

Books may be borrowed for a period of 28 days for students.  They may be renewed for an additional loan period provided that they are not overdue and that there is no recall put on them by another borrower.

An overdue fine is charged for each item returned past its due date according to a set schedule to a maximum of $5.00 for each item overdue 25 or more days.  The replacement fee for a lost book is $50.00.  Student transcripts and/or diplomas may also be held and course registration blocked until books are returned and/or fines are paid.