·          A current UM-Helena student ID is necessary to check out library materials. You can obtain a student ID from Admissions & New Student Services.

·          Books in the general collection may be checked out for a period of 2 weeks.

·          Videos, CDs, DVDs and other audiovisual materials may be checked out for 1 week.

·          The most recent issues of magazines do not circulate, but may be used in the library. Back issues of magazines circulate for 2 weeks.

·          All items are renewable once if they are not requested by another patron. Renewals may be made in person or by phone. All items are subject to recall after 2 weeks, if requested by another patron.

·          Library materials more than 30 days overdue are considered lost. If an item is lost, you will be billed the replacement cost of the item. If the item is no longer in print, you will be billed the average cost for a book/video in the same general subject area. If a magazine issue is no longer in print, you will be billed a flat $15 fee.

·          Bills for lost library items will be transferred to the Business Office for collection. The Business Office will add the amount due to your student account and may withhold academic transcripts and other university services from you until the amount is paid in full.

·          Borrowing privileges will be suspended if your bills are transferred to the Business Office, and/or recalled items and interlibrary loan materials are not returned on time.