General Provisions
Currently registered students, faculty, staff, and special borrowers may borrow materials from the Gleeson Library. A current USF ID card must be presented when borrowing library materials.
Loan Periods by Affiliation
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Maps, Zines | 30 Days | 3 Renewals |
| Bound Periodicals | 30 Days | No Renewals |
| DVDs, CDs, Video Games | 1 Week | 3 Renewals |
| Laptops | 24 Hours | No Renewals |
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Maps | One Semester (subject to recall after 30 days) | 2 Renewals |
| Bound Periodicals | 30 Days (subject to recall after 14 days) | No Renewals |
| Zines | 30 Days | 3 Renewals |
| DVDs, CDs, Video Games | 1 Week | 3 Renewals |
| Laptops | 24 Hours | No Renewals |
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Maps | One Academic Year (subject to recall after 30 days) | 1 Renewal |
| Bound Periodicals, Unbound Periodicals* | 30 Days (subject to recall after 14 days) | No Renewals |
| Zines | 30 Days | 3 Renewals |
| DVDs, CDs, Video Games | 1 Week | 3 Renewals |
*Unbound periodicals that do not circulate include newspapers and current magazines that are stored in red display binders.
Faculty can find additional information on the Faculty Loan Policies page.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Maps, Zines | 30 Days | 3 Renewals |
| Bound Periodicals | 30 Days | No Renewals |
| DVDs, CDs, Video Games | 1 Week | 3 Renewals |
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Maps, Zines | 30 Days | 3 Renewals |
| DVDs, CDs, Video Games | 1 Week | 3 Renewals |
Alumni and Visitors may purchase a Special Library Card. Some restrictions apply. See the Alumni and Visitors page for details.
Renewals
Most materials may be renewed for additional loan periods, provided that there are no holds on them and/or the maximum number of renewals has not been reached. Once the maximum number of renewals has been reached, the patron must bring the material into the library to return or re-checkout.
Gleeson Library items may be brought to the library for renewal or may be renewed online. By renewing item(s) online, you are confirming that you still have each item. Carefully match material listed online that you plan to renew against the library materials in your possession. Be sure to scroll down or move forward through the entire list. Immediately report any discrepancies to the Library Help Desk at 415-422-2660.
Once the maximum number of renewals has been reached, they must be returned to the Main Campus.
Not all material is available for renewal, and some circumstances may prevent renewal. Items not renewed must be returned by the due date or fines will apply. If items are renewed after the due date, fines still apply.
Returns
Items may be returned any time to the Library Help Desk or Book Return outside the main entrance of the Library. Home delivery items may be returned to Gleeson Library using the pre-paid UPS return label included with the original shipment. Delivery times may vary. Please allow sufficient time for the Library to receive the item before the due date.
Recalls
All materials, for all patrons, are subject to recall. If another borrower requests material on loan, a recall notice with a new due date is sent to the initial borrower. The library reserves the right to immediately recall any item for Course Reserves, or for other instructional purposes.
More Info About Specific Material Types
Books
No limit is set on the number of books that may be borrowed at any one time.
Link+ Materials
LINK+ was Cancelled at the end of spring semester 2024. Interlibrary Loan will continue to provide access to materials outside of Gleeson Library’s collections. More information.
Periodicals
Copies of desired materials can be made with the copy machines or scanners located in the library, subject to provisions of the copyright law. Contact a librarian if you need further assistance.
Bound and unbound periodicals cannot be sent to off-campus faculty, staff, or students; however, articles and chapters may be sent via Gleeson Library Document Delivery.
Unbound Periodicals
Faculty are eligible to check out unbound periodicals for 30 days, no renewals and subject to recall after 2 weeks. Unbound issues that do not circulate include newspapers and current magazines that are stored in red display binders. Unbound periodicals are checked out and returned at the Library Help Desk and are subject to the same General Provisions as for borrowing books.
Bound Periodicals
Faculty, staff, and students are eligible to check out bound periodicals for 30 days, no renewals and subject to recall after 2 weeks. Bound periodical volumes are kept in an offsite storage facility and must be requested through the online catalog; more information about bound periodicals. Bound periodicals are checked out and returned at the Library Help Desk and are subject to the same General Provisions as for borrowing books.
Reserve Materials
Gleeson Library will not mail physical reserve items. For more information see Reserves.
Government Documents
Government Documents may be checked-out with the same loan periods, renewal and overdue policies as other circulating books in the library. Documents stamped "Library Use Only" do not circulate.
Videos and DVDs
Videocassettes and DVDs may be checked out for a loan period of one-week. These items may be renewed in-person or online up to three times for additional one-week periods, with the same renewal and overdue policies as other circulating material.
Faculty members can reserve a video resource for a specific date or range of dates for classroom exhibition. San Francisco / Lone Mountain faculty must pick up the item before the classroom use, so please plan accordingly.
Faculty may place a video resource on course reserve. In addition, they may view videocassette recordings in the library's Group Study Rooms, and DVDs in the library's computer labs.
Cancellations
Cancellations for ILLiad, Link + and Document Delivery can be made through each service. Please note however that if a cancellation is enacted during the administrative process it maybe be difficult to remove an item from the patron record. Also some materials may require a return mailing to Gleeson Library.
Document Delivery
Document Delivery is a library service for USF students, faculty and staff. All USF students, staff and faculty taking classes Off Campus, either online or at another campus or site, can also have circulating books and other materials delivered to them from the Gleeson Library | Geschke Center. See the Document Delivery page for more information.
Interlibrary Loans
Currently enrolled USF students, faculty and staff, with the exception of USF Law School patrons, may use Gleeson Library | Geschke Center’s Interlibrary Loan service. ILL requests can be made online via the library’s ILLiad system. Please visit the library’s ILL web page for more information. Articles typically take 3 days for electronic delivery. Books typically take 2 weeks to arrive.
If you are a USF Law School student, staff member, or faculty member, please use Zief Library’s ILL service.
If you are uncertain as to whether you are entitled to ILL services, please contact the ILL Office at ill@usfca.edu or (415) 422-2662.
Loan Periods
Books borrowed on interlibrary loan are subject to different loan periods than USF-owned materials. Loan periods are determined by the lending library; be aware of the different due dates listed on each book.
All interlibrary loan items can be returned using the self-addressed label or mailed to Gleeson Library ILL.
Renewals
See the Interlibrary Loan page for more information.
Maps and Microforms
Maps
are located in the Map Cabinet in the Government Documents room. Please take maps to the Library Help Desk for check-out. Maps circulate with the same loan periods, renewal and overdue policies as circulating books.
- Larger-format maps will be checked-out in a plastic map tube.
- Map tubes will appear on your record as "equipment."
- Overdue charges apply for map tubes.
- Map tube replacement charges are $25 with an additional $15 processing fee.
Microforms
Microforms do not circulate. Reader-printers are available to make copies from microfilm and microfiche.
Laptops
Laptop computers are available for check-out at the Library Help Desk and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only currently registered USF students with no outstanding holds are eligible to check-out laptops. Laptops are not available to faculty, staff, or law students. Remember, a USF OneCard is required for all library check-outs and bookings.
Loan Period
- Laptops circulate for a 24-hour loan period.
- A computer charger (cord and block) will be provided at check-out; these items must be returned with the laptop and are subject to overdue and replacement fines.
- A patron may not check-out more than one laptop at a time.
Renewals
- Laptops may not be renewed.
Returning Laptops
- Patrons must hand the laptop and power charger to an Access Services staff member.
- Please do not put laptops in the book return chute.
Fines and Replacement Charges
- Overdue fines will be charged at the rate of $5.00 per hour with no maximum.
- The borrower agrees to return the laptop equipment in the same order and condition as when received. The patron is responsible for the laptop, including the cost of replacement in the event of theft, loss, or damage and agrees to reimburse the university for the costs of repair or replacement. The replacement cost is $1,600.
- Gleeson Library reserves the right to deny checkout privileges based on past abuses.
Other Important Notes
- Do not leave laptops unattended.
- Do not modify the system files of the laptop.
- Patrons must save files to a USB flash drive or online storage. Any files or documents saved to the laptop itself will be erased.
- If you have problems with the laptop, please immediately report the problem to the Library Help Desk.
Video Games
- Holds/recalls may be placed on video games via Ignacio.
- The loan period will be 7 days with a potential for 3 renewals.
- Overdue fines will be charged at a rate of $.50 per day. There is no grace period.
- After 30 days overdue, a replacement charge of $60.00 for the video game, a processing fee of $15.00, and any applicable overdue fines (maximum of $30.00) will be applied to the borrower's record.