Check Out Materials

Things to Know
 

• You can check out Atkins library items at the first floor Circulation Desk. Check out Hight Architecture library items in the Storrs Building at the Circulation Desk there.

• You can return items from either location to both libraries. You can return items to the library at the Circulation Desk, outside book drops located across campus, or inside book drops located at the Circulation Desk and North Entrance of Atkins.

• Current Faculty, Staff, and Students can check out an unlimited amount of items. 

• Non-university patrons can have up to 6 items checked out at any time. See our Borrowing Guide below for additional details.

• The Suzuki Collection, Local Documents, Microfilm and Microfiche items, and the Map Collection, located on the 8th floor, are for in-house use only.

• Don’t lend out your ID card. Borrowing privileges are not transferable and may be suspended if abused.

• Carefully handle library materials. If you damage an item, you will be financially responsible for its repair or replacement. Damage includes writing or highlighting, spilling food or water, and tearing or removing pages.

Who Can Borrow and What You'll Need
 

Emeritus Faculty and Staff

Retired Faculty and Staff that keep lifetime library privileges as if still an active employee.

Must present UNC Charlotte 49er card.

Friends of Atkins Library

Community members that make an annual donation to the library to become a Friend.

The minimum donation to become a Friend is $49 annually. Present a valid state driver's license, identification card, or voter registration card. 

Renew annually.

Charlotte Area Educational Consortium (CAEC)

Faculty/Staff from member institutions.

Must present ID and CAEC card from home institution. Expires on date assigned by patron's school.

UNC Charlotte Alumni

Graduates of UNC Charlotte.

There is no charge for library privileges for Alumni. Alumni automatically become Friends of Atkins Library and have borrowing privileges. Must present a valid state driver's license, identification card, or voter registration card. 

UNC System Cooperative Borrower

Patrons from UNC System schools are eligible for borrowing privileges per the University Library Advisory Council Cooperative Lending Agreement. Borrowing privileges expire at the end of the semester. Patron will verify active status at the first floor circulation desk and must present an ID from home institution.

UNC Charlotte Family Borrower

Family members of current UNC Charlotte Faculty and Staff (includes spouses and children age 16 or older).

A driver's license or other photo ID must be presented along with the library card at the time of checkout. The card expires at 1 year from the issue date. 

UNC Charlotte Retired Employee

Retired Faculty and Staff from UNC Charlotte.

A valid UNC Charlotte Retiree 49er card.

Special Permission

Visiting scholars or other individuals sponsored by a unit of Academic Affairs. Borrowing privileges expire at the end of the contract.

Must be authorized by Patron Services Manager or Director of Access Services.

Summer Programs

Groups that are here for a short period.

Program director will provide a student list. Circulation desk staff will create an account for the patron after checking list and issue a card.

49erNext

Currently enrolled students at Central Piedmont Community College who plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Must present a UNC Charlotte 49er card.

Borrowing Guide
 

Emeritus, Faculty, Staff, PhD Students

Interlibrary Loan	Yes
Online Licensed Resources	On and off campus access
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	180 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	yes
Item limit	unlimited
Periodicals
Loan period	2 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited
Course Reserves
Loan period	1 or 3 hours; 1, 3 or 7 days
Renewals	0
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	1
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads
Loan Period	24 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
*Laptops are available to students only.
Video games
Loan Period	3 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	Yes
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Graduate and Distance Education Students

Interlibrary Loan	Yes
Online Licensed Resources	On and off campus access
Periodicals	No
Books
Loan period	60 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	yes
Item limit	unlimited
Course Reserves
Loan period	1 or 3 hours; 1, 3 or 7 days
Renewals	0
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	1
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads
Loan Period	24 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
Video games
Loan Period	3 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	yes
Tests & Assessments*
Loan period	3 days
Renewals	0
*Only students with permission from the instructor may check these items out.
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Undergraduates

Interlibrary Loan	Yes
Online Licensed Resources	On and off campus access
Periodicals	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	yes
Item limit	unlimited
Course Reserves
Loan period	1 or 3 hours; 1, 3 or 7 days
Renewals	0
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	1
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads
Loan Period	24 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
Video games
Loan Period	3 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	yes
Tests & Assessments*
Loan period	3 days
Renewals	0
*Only students with permission from instructor may check these items out.
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Early College High School (ECHS)

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On and off campus access
Periodicals	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	no
Item limit	6
Course Reserves
Loan period	1 or 3 hours; 1, 3 or 7 days
Renewals	0
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)*
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	1
*ECHS students must have parent or guardian permission in order to check out library technology except for wireless keyboards, mice, and HDMI cables associated with study rooms.
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads*
Loan Period	24 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
*ECHS students must have parent or guardian permission in order to check out library technology except for wireless keyboards, mice, and HDMI cables associated with study rooms.
Video games
Loan Period	3 hours
Renewals	0
Item limit	1
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	yes
Tests & Assessments*
Loan period	3 days
Renewals	0
*Only students with permission from instructor may check these out.
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Alumni

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	JSTOR off campus; On campus for all others.
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

UNC Charlotte Retired Employee

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

UNC Charlotte Family

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

UNC System Cooperative Borrower

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Charlotte Area Educational Consortium

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Friends of Atkins Library

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited
Cost of Membership	$49 annual donation

49erNext

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Special Permissions

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited

Summer Program Students

Interlibrary Loan	No
Online Licensed Resources	On campus access only
Periodicals	No
Course Reserves	No
Technology (digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment)	No
Laptops, calculators, phone charging kits, iPads	No
Video games	No
Tests & Assessments	No
Books
Loan period	21 days
Renewals	2
Recall checked out book	No
Item limit	6
CIMC Collection
Loan period	21 days
Item limit	unlimited
Renewals	2
Recall a checked out book	No
Videos, DVDs, CDs
Loan period	7 days
Renewals	2
Item limit	unlimited