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Check Out Materials

Where to Check Out?

From Atkins Library, check out at the Information and Research Desk on the first floor. See the Atkins Library floor map.

From Hight Architecture Library in the Storrs Building, check out at the Circulation Desk. See the Hight Architecture Library floor map.

For a list of where to return your library items, see Renew & Return.

Our Check Out Policies

Use only your own ID card. Misusing ID cards may prevent you from checking out items in the future. In some cases, you may assign someone to pick up library items for you.

Take care of your library items. We all share them! Keep them safe from writing, highlighting, food/water spills, and tearing. If you lose or damage your item, you’ll have to pay for its repair or replacement. See Fines and Lost Items for more information.

What Can I Check Out?

If you’re a current faculty, staff, or student at UNC Charlotte, you can borrow an unlimited number of items. Otherwise, you are permitted to have no more than 6 items out at a time.

Items in these collections need to stay in the building and cannot be checked out:

  • The Suzuki Collection
  • Local Documents
  • Microfilm and Microfiche items
  • Map Collection

Everything else is borrowable, but what you can access will depend on what type of borrower you are. Find your user status below for more details on what you'll need to borrow and what is available to you.

Borrowing Policies

Current Faculty & Staff

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Office Delivery* Yes
Tests & Assessments No
Laptops No
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) unlimited
*Only certain items are eligible for Office Delivery.  
   
Books  
Loan period 180 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book Yes
   
Periodicals  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
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
Renewals 2
Recall a checked out book Yes
   
Videos, DVDs, CDs  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2

Emeritus Faculty and Staff

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card. You retain the same library privileges that you had when you were an active employee.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Tests & Assessments No
Laptops No
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) unlimited
   
Books  
Loan period 180 days
Renewals 2
Recall a checked out book Yes
   
Periodicals  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
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
   
Videos, DVDs, CDs  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited

PhD Students

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Tests & Assessments No
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) unlimited
   
Books  
Loan period 180 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book Yes
   
Periodicals  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
Loan period 24 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Laptops  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit 1
   
Video games  
Loan period 3 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
CIMC Collection  
Loan period 21 days
Renewals 2
Recall a checked out book Yes
   
Videos, DVDs, CDs  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2

Masters Degree Students

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Periodicals In-house use only
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) unlimited
   
Books  
Loan period 60 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book Yes
   
Periodicals  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
Loan period 24 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Laptops  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit 1
   
Video games  
Loan period 3 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
CIMC Collection  
Loan period 21 days
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

Distance Ed Students

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Home Delivery* Yes
Periodicals In-house use only
*Only certain items are eligible for Home Delivery.  
   
Books  
Loan period 60 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book Yes
Item limit unlimited
   
Periodicals  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit unlimited
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* 1 or 3 hours; 1, 3 or 7 days
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
Loan period 24 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Laptops  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
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

Undergraduate Students

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan Yes
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Periodicals In-house use only
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) unlimited
   
Books  
Loan period 21 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book Yes
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits  
Loan period 24 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
Laptops  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit 1
   
Video games  
Loan period 3 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
CIMC Collection  
Loan period 21 days
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

Early College High School

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Bring your 49er ID card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Interlibrary Loan No
Online Licensed Resources On and off campus access
Periodicals In-house use only
Item limit (Books, CIMC, Videos, DVDs, and CDs) 6
   
Books  
Loan period 21 days
Renewals 2
Recall checked out book No
   
Course Reserves  
Loan period* varies
Renewals 0
*Loan periods for Course Reserve items vary from item to item.  
   
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.)*  
Loan period 7 days
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.  
   
Calculators & Phone Charging Kits*  
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.  
   
Laptops  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2
Item limit 1
   
Video games  
Loan period 3 hours
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
   
CIMC Collection  
Loan period 21 days
Renewals 2
Recall a checked out book Yes
   
Tests & Assessments*  
Loan period 3 days
Renewals 0
Item limit 1
*Only students with permission from the instructor may check these items out.  
   
Videos, DVDs, CDs  
Loan period 7 days
Renewals 2

Alumni

What Do I Need to Borrow?


Alumni automatically become Friends of Atkins Library and have free borrowing privileges.

To borrow, you will need your Friends of the Library Card and one of the following valid forms of identification:

  • State driver's license
  • Identification card
  • Voter registration card

What's Available to Me? 
 

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

UNC Charlotte Retirees

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

To borrow, bring a valid UNC Charlotte Retiree 49er card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

UNC Charlotte Family Borrowers

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

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

To borrow: Bring a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with your library card at the time of checkout. Your borrowing privileges will expire one year after the issue date.


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

UNC System Cooperative Borrower

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

Who? Guests from other schools in the UNC System. Your borrowing privileges are defined by our Cooperative Lending Agreement and last at least through the end of the semester in which you verify your status.

To borrow: bring your valid school ID from your home institution


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

Charlotte Area Educational Consortium

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

Who? Faculty/Staff from CAEC member institutions.

To borrow: Bring your valid ID and CAEC card from home institution. Cards are not valid after the expiration date set by your home institution.


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

Friends of Atkins Library (FOAL)

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

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

To borrow: You will need your Friends of the Library Card and one of the following valid forms of identification:

  • State driver's license
  • Identification card
  • Voter registration card

What's Available to Me? 
 

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

Sponsored Guest

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

Who? Visiting scholars or other individuals sponsored by a unit of Academic Affairs. Learn more about becoming a sponsored guest.

To borrow: Bring your current 49er card.


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

Summer Program Students

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

Who? Groups that are here for a short period for temporary programs. Your program director will provide a list to us of authorized borrowers. After confirming you’re on the list, we’ll create an account for you and issue you a card. 

To borrow: Bring your temporary borrower’s card if you’ve already received it.


What's Available to Me? 
 

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

General Public

What Do I Need to Borrow?
 

Who? Members of the public that are not affiliated with the campus and do not have a Friends of the Library (FOAL) card.

To borrow: You may use items from our general collections inside of the library. If you want to be able to borrow items to take home with you, you will need to become a Friend of the library.


What's Available to Me? 
 

General  
Books In-house use only
CIMC Collection In-house use only
Periodicals In-house use only
Interlibrary Loan No
Online Licensed Resources On campus only
Course Reserves No
Technology (iPads, digital cameras, audio equipment, tripods, circuitry, projectors, gaming equipment, etc.) No
Laptops, calculators, and phone charging kits No
Video games No
Tests & Assessments No
Videos, DVD's, CD's No