Where do I go to check out books?
To check out a book, take it to the Library Service Desk next to the coffee shop. You will need your TU ID card.
Where do I go to return books?
You may return books at the Library Service Desk next to the coffee shop. An outside book drop is located on the south side of the building at the Main Level Entrance. All reserve materials must be returned to the Library Service Desk.
Do I need a library card to check out books?
To check out a book TU faculty, staff and students will need to present their TU ID card.
If you have paid for circulation privileges, you must present a current driver’s license or some other standard form of photo identification when you check out materials.
For how long may I check out a book?
Main Collection
Loan Periods for regular circulating materials:
*Certain materials such as Media (CDs, DVDs & VHS), books from the Browsing Collection, etc. have shorter checkout periods.
*Journals, magazines, and microfiche materials do not circulate.
*All materials are subject to recall.
*Many materials may be renewed up to 3 times either online or at the Library Service Desk.
Reserve Collection
Loan periods vary depending on type of materials and request of faculty placing items on reserve:
*Fines for Reserve materials returned late are $1.00 per hour up to a maximum of $6.00 per item.
*Reserve materials may not be recalled or placed on hold.
*For more information about Reserves please see the Reserves Page.
Is there a limit to how many books I can check out?
May I renew my books?
In most cases you may renew your books. Normally, library books may be renewed up to three times after the initial loan period, providing they are not held, recalled, "lost," interlibrary loan materials, or reserve items.
You may renew your books in three different ways:
For more information on Interlibrary Loan Renewals, please visit the Interlibrary Loan Page or call 918-631-3480.
May I borrow a book the library doesn't own?
Yes. Please see Interlibrary Loan's website for information on how to do this.
What is your recall/hold policy?
Recalled books are those that have been requested by another library user. Books may be recalled after 14 days. All books are recallable at any time from any patron.
A hold may be placed on books that someone else has checked out. When the book (or books) is returned, it will be kept at the Library Service Desk and the person who has placed the hold on it will be notified to come in and check out the book.
Check out privileges are suspended (except for faculty) when books are not returned by the recall due date.
To recall and/or place a hold on a book that someone else has checked out, contact the Library Service Desk at 918-631-2871.
How do I see what books I have checked out?
My Library allows you to keep track of your interaction with the library. You can, for example, quickly check to see what items you have currently borrowed from McFarlin.
Can I check out media items like videos and CD's?
Current TU faculty and staff as well as undergraduate and graduate students may check out media items. Most patrons are limited to 10 media items checked out to them at a time.
For how long may I check out media items?
Current TU faculty and staff as well as undergraduate and graduate students may check out media items. Because of their more fragile nature, media items have a more restrictive borrowing policy than other materials, such as books.
Items are checked out for 14 days. Students who habitually return media items late may lose the privilege of media check out.
Graduate Students:
Undergraduate Students:
Current TU faculty and staff as well as undergraduate and graduate students may check out media items. Because of their more fragile nature, media items have a more restrictive borrowing policy than other materials, such as books.
University Faculty:
University Staff:
Please contact the Library Service Desk at 918-631-2871 for more information.
May I check out books or other things from Special Collections?
All Special Collections materials, including books, must be used in the Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may not be taken to other parts of the library, borrowed, or checked out. More information about the department's policies is available on the Special Collections website.
What is your ILL policy?
You can find our ILL policy for borrowing items here.
You can find our ILL policy for lending items to other libraries here.
How do I open my ILL document?
When you receive an email notifying you that your requested article has arrived, go here and log into Illiad.
If you have problems, you may contact the ILL department at mcfarlinill@utulsa.edu.
What happens if my library materials get damaged?
If a book becomes damaged, or if part of the material (such as a disc) is not returned with the material, the Check Out Supervisor will determine the extent and cost of the damage and place a billing charge on the patron's account. Damaged materials billings are nonrefundable.
What is your fine & billing policy?
Please note: Most fines and fees will be waived if the billed item is returned to the library. If you are uncertain about whether or not you need to pay a fine, please contact us at 918-631-2871.
Fines and bills may be paid at the payment window in the first floor of McClure Hall during normal business hours or online. You must bring your receipt as proof of fine payment to the Library Service Desk before you will be allowed to resume your normal library privileges.
Students, staff, and faculty members are charged for unreturned, lost, or damaged books checked out on their IDs.
Main Collection
Currently, McFarlin Library does not charge fines on overdue books; however, if the books remain unreturned the library will bill the patron for the materials (see below).
Reserve Materials
$1.00 per hour up to a maximum of $6.00. If materials are not returned, the actual or default replacement price will be charged.
Unreturned Materials
If a book from the main collection becomes 3 weeks overdue, all patrons are billed for the replacement of the material (actual cost or if undetermined a default of $100.00) plus a $20.00 cataloging fee plus a $5.00 billing fee. Replacement cost of a reserve photocopy is $6.00.
When lost materials are returned after billing, patrons are credited with all replacement costs (except in limited circumstances).
Media Materials
Replacement bills will be sent for items not returned.
What is your procedure for overdue books & billing?
ALL patrons will receive an overdue notice reminder via their TU email one day after the original due date.
A second overdue notice is sent one week after the initial overdue notice has been sent again reminding the patron that the materials are overdue and must be either renewed or returned.
Two weeks after the second overdue notice has been sent, and if the materials have not been renewed or returned, a billing statement is mailed to the patron listing the charges for the unreturned materials.
If the billed materials are returned, in most cases (excluding media items), all charges are dropped from the patrons account.