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Library Policies

General Circulation Policies

  • A current ID is required for all transactions.
  • Most books may be checked out for 21 days.
  • Most library materials will be automatically renewed unless: you have run out of renewals, the item has been recalled, or you have returned the item. 
  • You may monitor your library account online. Use your Witt credentials and Authenticator App to sign in.
  • Reserve materials may be checked out with various time limitations. (Ask at the circulation desk for reserve material.)
  • Please note: Use of audio visual equipment and video programs is limited to faculty, staff, and students of Wittenberg University who are carrying out official University assignments.
  • Your library account may be suspended if you have accrued replacement fees.  Please contact Thomas Library at librarians@wittenberg.edu.

Lending Policies by Group

Circulation Policies for Wittenberg Students
  Loan Period (days) Maximum Number of Renewals Renewal Period (days)
Wittenberg Main Circulating Collection 21 6 21
Curriculum Resource Center  14 3 14
Leisure Collection 21 6 21
Audio Materials (CDs) 21 2

21 First renewal

7 Second renewal

Visual Materials (VHS, DVDs) 7 1 7
OhioLINK (Books & AV) 42 6 42
SearchOhio (Books, Audio Books) 21 3 21
SearchOhio (DVDs) 7 3 7
Maximum Number of Holds and Checkouts for Wittenberg Students
  Maximum Requested Items (Holds) Maximum Checked Out Items
Wittenberg Materials (All Types and Formats) 25 75
OhioLINK (All Types and Formats) 25 50
SearchOhio (All Types and Formats) 10 25
Circulation Policies for Wittenberg Faculty
  Loan Period (days) Maximum Number of Renewals Renewal Period (days)
Wittenberg Main Circulating Collection 42 6 42
Curriculum Resource Center  14 3 14
Leisure Collection 21 6 21
Audio Materials (CDs) 21 2

21 First renewal

7 Second renewal

Visual Materials (VHS, DVDs) 7 3 7
OhioLINK -- Books 42 6 42

OhioLINK  -- Audio Visual Materials

7 3 7
SearchOhio --  Books, Audio Books,   21 3 21
SearchOhio DVDs 7 3 7
Maximum Number of Holds and Checkouts for Wittenberg Faculty
  Maximum Requested Items (Holds) Maximum Checked Out Items
Wittenberg Materials (All Types and Formats) 25 150
OhioLINK (All Types and Formats) 100 200
SearchOhio (All Types and Formats) 10 25
Circulation Policies for Wittenberg Staff
  Loan Period (days) Maximum Number of Renewals Renewal Period (days)
Wittenberg Main Circulating Collection 21 6 21
Curriculum Resource Center  14 3 14
Leisure Collection 21 6 21
Audio Materials (CDs) 21 2

21 First renewal

7 Second renewal

Visual Materials (VHS, DVDs) 7 3

7

OhioLINK -- Books 21 6 21

OhioLINK  -- Audio Visual Materials

7 3 7
SearchOhio --  Books, Audio Books,   21 3 21
SearchOhio DVDs 7 3 7
Maximum Number of Holds and Checkouts for Wittenberg Staff
  Maximum Requested Items (Holds) Maximum Checked Out Items
Wittenberg Materials (All Types and Formats) 25 250
OhioLINK (All Types and Formats) 100 200
SearchOhio (All Types and Formats) 10 25
Circulation Policies for Upward Bound Students
  Loan Period (days) Maximum Number of Renewals Renewal Period (days) Maximum Number of Items Checked Out
Wittenberg Main Circulating Collection 21 1 21 Total 10 items all collections
Curriculum Resource Center  14 1 14
Leisure Collection 21 1 21
Circulation Policies for Community Patrons
  Loan Period (days) Maximum Number of Renewals Renewal Period (days) Maximum Number of Items Checked Out
Wittenberg Main Circulating Collection 21 1 21 Total 10 items all collections
Curriculum Resource Center  14 1 14 5 items
Leisure Collection 21 1 21

Circulation Policies for AV Equipment

AV Equipment Circulation Policies for current Wittenberg Faculty, Staff and Students

AV Equipment cannot be renewed.

Loan Period
Wireless Mouse & Keyboard (for Collaboration Stations only),
Equipment for COMPASS Collaboration Pods, Digital AV
Adaptor (to convert USB-C to HDMI for Macs)
4 hours
Laptops 7 days
All other equipment 3 days

 

To learn more about the kinds of equipment available to borrow, please see our guide to AV Equipment.