This guide contains the James P. Boyce Library's policies for the circulation of items, fines, Interlibrary Loan, and facility use.
General Loans
| Patron Type | Initial Loan | Renews For | Renewal # | Max Items | Overdue Fee Per Day | Item Max Overdue Fee | Max Account Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni | 3 weeks | 3 days | 15 | 10 | $1 | $50 | $0 |
| SWI | Undergrad | Masters | Employee | Staff | 3 weeks | 3 days | 15 | 100 | $1 | $50 | $15 |
| Doctoral | ThM | Adjunct | Faculty | 3 weeks | 3 days | 15 | 100 | $1 | $50 | $15 |
Special Collections Loans
All patrons receive the same loans for these items:
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewals | Overdue Fee Per Day | Maximum Overdue Fine Per Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterLibrary Loans | Set by Lending Libraries | 0, Email ill@sbts.edu | $1 | $50 |
| Restricted, Dissertations | 1 day, in-house use | 0 | $5 | $50 |
| Course Reserves | 2 hours | 3 | 50 cents/hour | $50 |
| CD-ROMs | until end-of-day, in-house use | 0 | $5 | $50 |
LP records
Tape media (cassettes, tape reels, microfilm etc.)
Renewals
- After your initial loan period, items automatically renew every three days until they reach the maximum number of renewals. Patrons should NOT manually renew their items as it could interfere with the maximum number of autorenewals available to you.
- When you receive an email notification saying your item(s) are now due, you have either reached your renewal limit or another patron has placed a hold on that item.
- You have one week from the due date in the email notification to return the item(s) without penalty. Exceptions to this rule are items with loan times less than a week (see below).
Notifications
Library notifications (due dates, overdue notices, etc.) are sent via email to your address on-file. Student, employee, and alumni email addresses are inherited from the institutional record—which Library staff cannot alter.
- Students and employees: If you wish to receive notifications at a different address, please forward email from your SBTS account per Campus Tech instructions.
- Alumni: You may update your primary Email address. [The Library does not use the Alternate Email address field.]
Loan Returns
During operating hours, items may be returned through the book-drop located at the Library’s wheelchair-accessible entrance or at the Circulation Desk inside.
Alternatively, you may mail them to:
SBTS Library
Attn: Circulation
2825 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206-2997
- You are responsible for the postage and safe return of all books.
- You are responsible for lost and damaged items and subject to replacement and processing fees.
- Items will be considered returned according to the date they are postmarked.
- It is recommended that you insure and track your package.
Lost Items
If you lose an item, you will be charged the replacement cost or $50 (whichever is greater) in addition to a processing fee of $20 per item.
