Friends of the Library Circulation Rules
Hiram College Library Materials Rules
| Item | Loan Period | # of Renewals | Period for each Renewal | Overdue Fines | Time Overdue Before Declared Lost |
Lost Item Replacement Bill |
| Book | 28 days | 2 | 28 days | $0.10 per day | 30 | $62.50* |
| Video (DVD & VHS) | 7 days | 1 | 7 days | $0.10 per day | 30 | $62.50* |
| Reserve - Closed | 2 hours | 1 | 2 hours | $0.50 per hour | 24 hours | depends on item |
| Reserve - 1 Day | 1 day | 0 | 0 | $0.50 per day | 2 days | depends on item |
| Reserve - 3 Day | 3 days | 0 | 0 | $1.00 per day | 2 days | depends on item |
| Reserve - 7 Day | 7 days | 0 | 0 | $1.00 per day | 2 days | depends on item |
* All but $2.50 is forgiven if the item is returned after being billed
** Wireless laptops may be checked out for use within the building. If you need a laptop for an extended period and for use outside the building, please contact the Center for Educational Technology. A power cord may also be checked out with the laptop and power cords have the same basic circulation rules, except the replacement fee is $70.00.
OhioLINK Materials Rules
Please note that items must be picked up within ten days of receipt. While the library has set up an automatic email notification system, it is ultimately your responsible to determine items have arrived. You may track them through the Check Your Library Account option. OhioLINK policies are set by the group and we cannot unilaterally change the policies.
| Item | Loan Period | # of Renewals | Period for each Renewal | Overdue Fines | Days Overdue Before Declared Lost |
Lost Item Replacement Bill |
| Book | 21 days | 4* | 21 days | $0.50 per day | 30 days | $125.00 ** |
| Media | 7 days | 0 | 0 | $0.50 per day | 30 days | $125.00 ** |
* Renewals are not guaranteed and may be denied.
** All but $50 is forgiven if the items is returned after being billed.
SearchOhio Materials Rules
SearchOhio is a group of Public Libraries in Ohio that allow OhioLink patrons to borrow from their institutions. You may track them through the Check Your Library Account option. SearchOhio policies are set by the group and we cannot unilaterally change the policies.
| Item | Loan Period | # of Renewals | Period for each Renewal | Overdue Fines | Days Overdue Before Declared Lost |
Lost Item Replacement Bill |
| Book | 21 days | 3* | 21 days | $0.50 per day | 30 days | $25.00 |
| Media | 7 days | 3 | 0 | $0.50 per day | 30 days | $25.00 |
* Renewals are not guaranteed and may be denied.
InterLibrary Loan Rules
Books not available through the Library's collection or through OhioLINK may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. To request an a book through Interlibrary Loan, use the Interlibrary Loan Request Form for Books.
| Item | Loan Period | # of Renewals | Period for each Renewal | Overdue Fines | Days Overdue Before Declared Lost |
Lost Item Replacement Bill |
| Interlibrary Loan Book | variable* | variable ** | variable ** | $1.00 per day | 1 day | depends on item*** |
*The loan period for interlibrary loan items is determined by the lending library. This period is indicated on the "strap" around the item.
** Any renewals, and the length of those renewals, are at the discretion of the lending library and must be requested before the book is due by contacting the Hiram College Interlibrary Loan department.
***Generally, this is the replacement cost of the item, as determined by the lending library, as well as any processing fees assessed by the lending library.
If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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