Applies to individuals with the following appointments at the University of Lethbridge:
- Adjunct Professors
- Collaborative Faculty
- Music Conservatory Staff
- Research Colleagues (with letter of introduction from Chair/Dean of Department/Faculty)
- Others as authorized by the University Librarian
Annual Fee:
NOTE: Loan periods are for the period specified or to the expiration date of your borrowing privileges, whichever comes first.
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On-site Collections of Resources
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Loan Period
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Renewals
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Holds/Recalls/Bookings
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Main Circulating items (except non-current periodicals)
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17 weeks, subject to recall after initial 3 weeks
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1, subject to immediate recall
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Accepted
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Non-current periodicals
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2 weeks
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Not permitted
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Not accepted
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Current periodicals
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1 day
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Not permitted
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Not accepted
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Reference, Government Documents, Microforms
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non-circulating
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Not permitted
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Not accepted
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Reserve collections
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hourly or daily
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Not permitted
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Not accepted
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Audiovisual software
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7 days, unless already booked
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1, unless booked; subject to immediate recall
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Booking advised
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Audiovisual equipment (high-demand)
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Depending on equipment requested, from 24 to 96 hours
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Not permitted
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Booking advised
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Audiovisual equipment (low-demand)
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7 days, unless already booked
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1, unless booked; subject to immediate recall
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Booking advised
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Special Collections, University Archives, University Records
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non-circulating
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Not permitted
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Not accepted
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Curriculum Laboratory circulating items
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3 weeks
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2, subject to immediate recall
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Holds/recalls only accepted
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Loan Limits:
- unlimited items from reserve collections
Holds/Recalls/Bookings:
- holds/recalls accepted for items currently on loan to another borrower
- holds accepted for items with a status of IN PROCESS or ON ORDER
- holds accepted for items listed with an RSTOR (Off-site Main Circulating collection) location
- holds/recalls not accepted on periodicals
- holds/recalls not accepted on reserve materials
- bookings accepted for audiovisual software
- bookings accepted for audiovisual hardware
Interlibrary Loan:
- available at cost. Patrons must indicate that they "will accept lending charges" under OTHER INFORMATION on the online interlibrary loan request form. Payment is due upon receipt of the item.
- cost per filled request = service charge* plus lending charges**. The service charge = $10 per filled request. Lending charges are variable and set by the lending institution.
- may request items from any location
* The service charge is recommended by the University Library and approved by the Board of Governors.
** The lending charges are those fees paid by the University Library to lending institutions to acquire the interlibrary loan on behalf of the requestor.
Access to Electronic Resources Off-campus: