Mendel Music Library Circulation Policies

These policies apply only to materials at the Music Library. Please consult other branches or Firestone Library for their circulation policies. Pursuant to the University Library policy on patron confidentiality, the Library does not release information regarding patrons' use of library resources.

Borrowing Privileges
Borrowing privileges are limited to members of the Princeton University community. All others must arrange borrowing privileges through the Princeton University Library Access Office. The loan periods for all items located in the Mendel Music Library are described below.

Borrower Responsibilities
Items charged out on a personal identification card remain the responsibility of the individual named on that card. All eligible borrowers are expected to have a current address on file at the Firestone Circulation Desk.

Borrowers are responsible for recalls at all times. If circumstances require individuals to leave town, they should make arrangements for responding to the recall and the prompt return of the item(s) to the Library. Items charged to an individual must be returned in good condition, without evidence of defacement, mutilation, or water damage.

Renewals
All Mendel Music Library items may be renewed, but the item must be brought in and renewed in person at the Music Library Circulation Desk. Renewals may not be requested by phone. You may not be able to renew a book if another user has placed a recall or hold on it, or if it has been recalled for Reserves. You may also be prevented from renewing a book if your borrowing privileges have been suspended.

Fines and Fees
Fines will accrue at $.25/day for items that remain charged to a patron beyond the stated loan period. Fines for recalled items will accrue at $1.00/day. Fines for reserve items are $0.01 per minute to a maximum of $15.00. Overdue fines for items from the Music Library are to be paid at the Firestone Library Circulation Desk. Fines for lost items from the Music Library must also be paid at the Firestone Library Circulation Desk; a lost item replacement fee of $50 and a processing fee of $50 will be assessed for each item lost. The Mendel Music Library may replace the lost item with a book of the same edition, and only processing fees will be charged. Please consult the circulation supervisor or music librarian concerning lost items.

Reserve Materials
Reserve materials housed at the Music Library circulate for 3 hours. Each patron is limited to one sound recording, one video recording, one book and one score at a time. Reserve materials may be charged overnight 15 minutes before the library closes; these items must be returned before the library opens the following morning.

Please note that the Music Library does not permit patrons to place holds or recalls on any reserve materials.

Loan Periods:
Music Dept. Faculty and Graduate Students
Books and Scores (MUS): Academic-year loan (due June 15, annually)
Sound and Video Recordings: Academic-year loan (due June 15 annually)
Reference (SV), Facsimile (SVF) and Locked (SVL): With permission of the Music Librarian.

Faculty and Graduate Students from other Departments
Books and Scores (MUS): Academic-year loan (due June 15, annually)
Sound and Video Recordings: 4-week loan, limited to 10 items at a time
Reference (SV), Facsimile (SVF) and Locked (SVL): do not circulate

Undergraduate Seniors
Books and Scores (MUS): Academic-year loan (due May 20)
Sound and Video Recordings: 4-week loan, limited to 10 items at a time
Reference (SV), Facsimile (SVF) and Locked (SVL): do not circulate

Undergraduates
Books and Scores (MUS): 4-week loan
Sound and Video Recordings: 4-week loan, limited to 10 items at a time
Reference (SV), Facsimile (SVF) and Locked (SVL): do not circulate

Guests
Books and Scores (MUS): 4-week loan
Sound and Video Recordings: 4-week loan, limited to 10 items at a time
Reference (SV), Facsimile (SVF) and Locked (SVL): do not circulate

Friends of Music at Princeton
Beginning in July 2004, members of the Friends of Music at Princeton will need to acquire borrowing privileges through the Access Office at Firestone Library.