Requesting Books and Articles
Only books owned by the IU-Bloomington libraries will be sent. Check IUCAT to determine if one of the IU-Bloomington libraries owns the book. All books and articles must be requested on the appropriate IU Bloomington Library request forms. Requests may be made through electronic forms through this web site. You can also request paper forms by mail from Document Delivery Services, Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington, IN 47405, or by calling (812) 855-6549. Return your completed forms to us by U.S. mail or fax, (812) 855-8229.

Loan Periods
Graduate students may borrow circulating materials for 120 days. Undergraduate students may borrow circulating materials for 45 days. There are exceptions (e.g., books from the Undergraduate Library circulate for 14 days to all categories of borrowers.)

Recalls
Books are subject to be recalled (returned to the library earlier than the due date) if requested by another person. In this case, the book MUST BE RETURNED (or postmarked) BY THE RECALL DUE DATE, or a fine of $25 will be assessed.

Renewals
A book may be renewed if another person has not requested it. Renewals may be made by phone (812) 855-4673, electronically , or in person. Renewals will NOT be accepted by fax.

Delivery
All materials will be delivered to your home address, your post office box, or the address on your request form. Books will be sent through the U.S. mail at book rate. Photocopied material will be delivered via the World Wide Web, but will be faxed if a fax number is included on your request form. (There is a $5 fee per document/article for faxes). Delivery of Bloomington-owned materials usually takes one to two weeks, so plan accordingly. Articles that have to be obtained from another library or that must be delivered outside the U.S. will take longer. (We do not borrow books from other libraries.)

Returning Materials
Materials may be returned in person, by U.S. mail, UPS, or other commercial delivery service. The borrower is responsible for the safe return of materials to the library. The borrower will be charged for any fines related to materials that are lost in the mail. It is strongly suggested that you insure any materials you return for at least $100. The postmark is considered the return date. Please mail to: Customer and Access Services Dept., Main Library, E164, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.

Charges
There are no charges for borrowing books or receiving articles at this time. However, the borrower is responsible for the cost of return.

Fines and Fees
Overdue fines are $.25 per day per book. There is a $25 fine for recalled books that are received or postmarked after the recall due date. Documents/articles are $5 each if fax service is requested. Fees will be assessed for lost or damaged materials. All fines and fees will be billed through the IU Bursar's Office.