Recall of Checked Out Material
The library usually has only one copy of each title to support the information needs of the entire MSU community. Therefore, we will recall any material that is checked-out if it is requested by someone else. Recalled material cannot be renewed. If the checkout period was more than 14 days, the recall notice may include a new due date (earlier than the original due date).
If a recalled item is not returned by the specified date (which will be 14 days after item is recalled), the borrower's library privileges will be suspended until it is returned and recall fines of $1.00 per day will be charged. Fines for items returned after the recall due date are the responsibility of the borrower regardless of being away from campus for breaks between semesters, vacations, exams, illness, car troubles, sabbatical leaves, off-campus university business, unread MSU email, late or never-received recall or reminder notices, etc. If a borrower will be away, that person must assure that checked out material will be available to others during the absence. Material should either be returned before leaving or arrangements should be made for someone to watch the absent borrower's mail for recalls, have access to checked out material, and return recalled items.
If you need an item that is checked out, please request a "recall" at the Main Library Circulation Desk, a branch library, or by using library webforms. Circulation staff will send the borrower a recall notice, indicating that the material must be returned within fourteen days or be subject to fines of $1 per day. When returned, it will be held at the Main Library (or a branch) for ten days and you will be notified to pick it up.
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