Use of the Library

Access to the Library is granted to the Dominican Friars, students and faculty of the PFIC, and patrons of the WTC and HELIN consortia. Other guests may be admitted by special arrangement with the Head Librarian, but ordinarily may not borrow materials.

Circulation Policies

Library patrons must present the required ID cards to borrow material. Faculty, Staff, and Dominican students of the PFIC may borrow materials for up to 90 days. All other patrons and guests may borrow materials for 21 days. Loans may be renewed at the discretion of the Library, and may be recalled as necessary.

Overdue Fines and Fees

Fines are imposed to encourage borrowers to return materials on time. Each overdue item incurs a fine of 25 cents per business day. The maximum fine will be $10.

Any materials held more than 30 calendar days overdue may be declared lost. The borrower must then assume the full cost of replacement, plus a $50 processing fee (per item).

Unpaid fees will be collected by recourse to the barrower’s sponsoring community or library, and will result in the borrower’s loss of all library privileges.

Patrons are reminded to report lost or misplaced books immediately, and not to ignore overdue notices (even if they think the item has been returned).

Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL)

As resources allow, the Library pursues Interlibrary Loans for the benefit of its patrons. This service is available through the WTC, HELIN and OCLC ILL, but is not unlimited.