Patrons with a valid Library Borrower Account agree to the following:
- Borrower accounts are non-transferable
- Borrowers agree to comply with all Library regulations, including keeping track of due dates and ensuring Library has their current contact information
- UCSF affiliates may have up to 100 items on loan
- UC affiliates may have up to 10 items on loan
- All other borrows may have 5 items on loan
Loan Periods
Books
- Circulating books: 90 days
- Most Reserve materials: 7 days*
- Popular Reading titles: 4 weeks*
* Available to UCSF affiliates and retirees only
Journals
- Journals do not currently circulate. Scans may be requested for individual articles.
Renewals and Recalls
Request Renewals:
- Renew items online before due date (UCSF only)
- In person at the Parnassus location
- By telephone at (415) 476-2336
- Items requested by another borrower cannot be renewed
Recalls
- Items are subject to recall 14 days after the original check-out date
- Items needed for Course Reserves may be recalled immediately
- If recalled materials are not returned promptly borrowing privileges will be suspended
Overdue Materials
- When two borrowed items becomes overdue, borrowing privileges are automatically suspended
- For items more than 30 days overdue, a bill for its replacement will be issued:
- $70.00 or more for most books
- $35.00 or more for Popular Reading items
- An additional $20.00 processing fee will be issued for all of the above
- If the item is returned before a replacement copy is ordered, all fees will be canceled
- Borrowing privileges will be restored after return of all late materials and/or payment of all fees
- Outstanding charges may be referred to a collection agency after 30 days, and registration blocks may be applied