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COVID-19 Guidelines on Borrowing Physical and Print Books

Borrow, Renew, Return, Request

Here you will find information about checking out materials, recommending purchases, and more!

Borrowing Information

How many items can I check out, and for how long?

Return

How do I return my materials to EKU Libraries?

Overdue and Replacement Information

What if my materials are overdue? Missing? Damaged?

Library Express

How can I get access to materials inside and/or outside of EKU Libraries?

Suggest Books, DVDs, and Streaming Videos which support the current EKU curriculum

Just fill out a Library Express request and use the notes field to indicate that you are suggesting for purchase instead of requesting to borrow and why. We may contact you for follow-up information, especially for videos.

Suggesting New Journals, Databases and Developing Resources for New Programs

Please contact your liaison librarian.

Borrowing Privileges

	ID Required	Main Collection Loan Period	Popular DVD Loan Period	Media Collection Loan Period	Popular Collection Loan Period	New Books	Periodical Loan Period	Materials Limit	Other
EKU Undergraduate Student	Colonel 1 Card	4 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Graduate Student	Colonel 1 Card	6 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	6 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Honors Student	Colonel 1 Card	6 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	6 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Distance & Online Student		6 weeks		3 weeks	4 weeks	6 weeks	4 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Faculty	EKU Faculty ID	18 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	18 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Staff	EKU Staff ID	6 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	6 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Retired Faculty	EKU Faculty ID	18 weeks	1 week, limited 3	1 week	2 weeks	18 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Retired Staff	EKU Staff ID	6 weeks	1 week, limited 3	1 week	2 weeks	6 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
EKU Alumni	EKU Library Card	4 weeks	n/a	n/a	2 weeks	4 weeks	n/a	5 books	Alumni Borrowers are subject to non-university borrower guidelines.
EKU Faculty/Staff/Spouse/Domestic Partner	EKU Library Card	6 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	6 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited	Spouse and partner borrowers are subject to these guidelines.
Other Kentucky Colleges and Universities (FoKAL Borrowers)	FoKAL borrowers are subject to these guidelines.		n/a	n/a			n/a
Friends of the Libraries	EKU Library Card	4 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited	Friends of the Libraries are subject to these guidelines. Read more about becoming a Friend!
Visiting Scholar	Current Institution ID	18 Weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	18 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited	All Visiting Scholar privileges must be approved by the Dean of Libraries.
Non-University Borrowers	EKU Library Card	2 weeks	n/a	n/a	2 weeks	2 weeks	n/a	5 books	Non-University Borrowers are subject to non-university borrower guidelines.
Upward Bound Student	EKU ID	4 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited
Model Students and Children of EKU Employees	EKU Library Card	4 weeks	1 week, limit 3	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	2 weeks	Unlimited	Model Laboratory School students and children of EKU employees between 8th grade and 18 years of age may obtain EKU library borrowing privileges. The student must complete the EKU Libraries Application for Non-University Students Library Card and a parent or legal guardian of the student must sign the application before borrowing privileges are granted. To apply for a card, please visit the library.

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