Recalls

How do I recall a book?

To recall an item that is currently charged to another borrower, just click on the "I Want It" button at the top of the citation screen for that item in The CAT. When the item has been returned and placed on Hold, you will be notified by either postal or electronic mail.

Please note that an item you recall will not be available to you until approximately two weeks following the date of your request.

Why can someone recall my books before they're due?

Many patrons, such as faculty, graduate students, staff, and Schreyer Scholars, may borrow materials for a full semester. To allow all of our patrons access to all materials within a reasonable amount of time, the Libraries has determined that any material may be recalled from any borower who has had that material for at least one week. Also, every borrower has an additional ten days after the recall notice is sent before the recalled material is due, so that each borrower has at least 17 days to review any Library material before it is subject to return. The only exception to this policy is material to be placed on course reserve, which may be recalled at any time. We have found that this policy best and most fairly addresses the different needs of the variety of patrons that we serve.

All materials borrowed from the Libraries are subject to recall by other patrons after the current borrower has had the material for seven days. Materials needed for course reserve may be recalled immediately. All patrons will have no fewer than 10 days from the date on which a recall notice is issued to return a recalled item without fee. After ten days, overdue fees will be assessed at the rate of $3.00/day. Total overdue fees for a recalled item shall not exceed $30.00, although additional processing fees may be assessed if a patron has been billed for lost costs of the material.

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