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Books
Databases
Electronic Gadgets
Government Documents
Interlibrary Loan
Media (Video, DVD, Audio)
Microforms
Periodicals
Prospector
Reference
Reserves
Special Collections
| Loan Period | In-Library Use Only 2-4 Hours 4 Hours 4-24 Hours 1 Week 3 Weeks 10 Weeks Varies 24/7 Online Access |
| Renewals |
N/A
1 Renewal
1 Renewal (Dependent on Demand) Unlimited Varies |
| Requestable | Yes No |
| Fines |
N/A
$.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum $1.00/Item/Day for a Recalled Item, $25/Item Maximum $.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum $.50/Item/Hour, $15/Item Maximum Varies |
| Location |
Lower Level
Lending Desk
Research Desk
New Books - Main Level Penrose Collection - Lower Level Storage - Hampden Center DVDs - Upper Level VHS & CDs - Hampden Center Browsing Periodicals - Main Level Bound Periodicals - Hampden Center Hampden Center |
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24/7 access to databases. Contact the Research Center for more information or assistance.
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Search Online Some gadgets may check out for different periods.
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There is a 70 Item limit on Prospector materials.
Visit Prospector Online Reference Items may not be checked out.
Search Online There is a 3 Item check-out limit on Reserves.
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Computers
Copier
Document Delivery
Math Center
Printers
Request an Item
Research Help
University Technology Services (UTS)
Writing Center
| Access | Yes No |
| Location | Upper Level Main Level Lower Level Lending Desk Research Desk All Levels |
Computer Access Information
Computers are available at University Libraries for members of the University community, but some have particular uses.
Wireless
The campus wireless network is designed to supplement wired campus connections. Main Library provides wireless coverage within the building for Students, Staff, and Faculty. Use of the wireless network requires special configuration. Please visit the University Technology Services (UTS) Building for assistance or visit http://www.du.edu/uts/networks/wireless.html.
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab provides computers with Microsoft Office and other licensed software. Printing and support for software on lab computers are provided to patrons in the lab. The lab is located in the Gallery adjacent to the Driscoll Ballroom.
Ballroom Workstations
These computers are for Library research and internet access only and do not have Microsoft Office or other licensed software. They are located directly in front of the Research Center.
Catalog Access Stations
These walk-up stations provide access to the Library Catalog only. They are located in front of the Lending Desk and are for short-term (15 minute) use.
Computers are available at University Libraries for members of the University community, but some have particular uses.
Wireless
The campus wireless network is designed to supplement wired campus connections. Main Library provides wireless coverage within the building for Students, Staff, and Faculty. Use of the wireless network requires special configuration. Please visit the University Technology Services (UTS) Building for assistance or visit http://www.du.edu/uts/networks/wireless.html.
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab provides computers with Microsoft Office and other licensed software. Printing and support for software on lab computers are provided to patrons in the lab. The lab is located in the Gallery adjacent to the Driscoll Ballroom.
Ballroom Workstations
These computers are for Library research and internet access only and do not have Microsoft Office or other licensed software. They are located directly in front of the Research Center.
Catalog Access Stations
These walk-up stations provide access to the Library Catalog only. They are located in front of the Lending Desk and are for short-term (15 minute) use.
Copier Access Information
Photocopying
Main Library has 1 self-service copier on each level for your convenience. The copier accepts cash, including coins and one or five dollar bills. Cost of a cash copy is 15 cents per page.
The copier accepts University of Denver Pioneer ID Cards for payment. If copies are made with an ID card, the cost of a copy is only 10 cents and is deducted from your Flex account. Cash deposits to your Flex account can be made at the Value Transfer Station (VTS) located on the main floor of Main Library by the Research Desk. These deposits can be used immediately. For other ways to deposit to Flex accounts, visit the Flex Account Deposit Information web site at http://www.du.edu/pioneercard/. All University of Denver students are encouraged to use their Pioneer ID card for making copies.
Cash copy cards can be purchased at the Value Transfer Station (VTS) for 50 cents which is deducted from the initial deposit. Value Transfer Station accepts bills only; not coins nor credit cards. Photocopies made with the copy card are 10 cents per page. These cards are reusable and additional deposits can be made.
Scanner
Scanners are available on each level of Main Library. There is a 30 minute time limit on scanner use and copying of full books or periodicals is prohibited. A flash drive is needed to use the scanners.
Full-Service Photocopy Services
Visit the Quick Copy Center in the DU Bookstore or call 303-871-3184 for information on full-service copying.
Photocopying
Main Library has 1 self-service copier on each level for your convenience. The copier accepts cash, including coins and one or five dollar bills. Cost of a cash copy is 15 cents per page.
The copier accepts University of Denver Pioneer ID Cards for payment. If copies are made with an ID card, the cost of a copy is only 10 cents and is deducted from your Flex account. Cash deposits to your Flex account can be made at the Value Transfer Station (VTS) located on the main floor of Main Library by the Research Desk. These deposits can be used immediately. For other ways to deposit to Flex accounts, visit the Flex Account Deposit Information web site at http://www.du.edu/pioneercard/. All University of Denver students are encouraged to use their Pioneer ID card for making copies.
Cash copy cards can be purchased at the Value Transfer Station (VTS) for 50 cents which is deducted from the initial deposit. Value Transfer Station accepts bills only; not coins nor credit cards. Photocopies made with the copy card are 10 cents per page. These cards are reusable and additional deposits can be made.
Scanner
Scanners are available on each level of Main Library. There is a 30 minute time limit on scanner use and copying of full books or periodicals is prohibited. A flash drive is needed to use the scanners.
Full-Service Photocopy Services
Visit the Quick Copy Center in the DU Bookstore or call 303-871-3184 for information on full-service copying.
Document Delivery includes four lending areas: Interlibrary Loan, Prospector, Offsite Storage, and Article Scanning.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan is an international service in which library materials are made available from one library to another and ultimately to the designated library user to meet their information needs.
More information on Interlibrary Loan services may be found here.
Prospector
Prospector is a regional self-service, rapid delivery borrowing service. Items requested via Prospector will be delivered to Main Library and you will receive an email when your item is ready.
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Offsite Storage
Materials stored at Hampden Center may be requested by following the procedures outlined here.
All materials may be requested for browsing in Main Library, regardless of whether they are checked out or not.
Article Scanning
Articles from materials held in Offsite Storage may be requested for scanning. A request must be submitted through your Interlibrary Loan account. The material will be pulled and scanned by Document Delivery staff within approximately 24 hours, Monday - Friday. You will receive an email when your article is ready. The article will be available for download as a PDF on your Interlibrary Loan account for 30 days.
Printer Access
The University of Denver requires a valid DU ID card to print to public printers. Printers are located on each level of Main Library. A valid DU ID card is allotted 300 pages of "free" printing each quarter. Those requiring additional printing can print at a cost of 7 cents per page. Charges will be deducted from your Flex account. For details on depositing money to your Flex account visit: http://www.du.edu/pioneercard/index.html
Remember to bring your DU ID with you to the Library in order to print.
The University of Denver requires a valid DU ID card to print to public printers. Printers are located on each level of Main Library. A valid DU ID card is allotted 300 pages of "free" printing each quarter. Those requiring additional printing can print at a cost of 7 cents per page. Charges will be deducted from your Flex account. For details on depositing money to your Flex account visit: http://www.du.edu/pioneercard/index.html
Remember to bring your DU ID with you to the Library in order to print.
If a circulating item is listed as AVAILABLE in the catalog, you may request it using the "Request It" button. Deliveries are made every two hours: 8am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm Friday, 12pm-6pm Saturday, 12pm-10pm Sunday.
If a circulating item is not available according to the catalog, you may search Prospector and make a request if available. You will be notified by email when it is ready for pickup. If not available through University Libraries or Prospector, you may place an Interlibrary Loan request for a copy of that item and we will send you an email notification when the item is ready for pickup.
All items from University Libraries, Prospector, or Interlibrary Loan may be picked up at the Access Services Desk. To see the status of your requests, view your account.
If a circulating item is not available according to the catalog, you may search Prospector and make a request if available. You will be notified by email when it is ready for pickup. If not available through University Libraries or Prospector, you may place an Interlibrary Loan request for a copy of that item and we will send you an email notification when the item is ready for pickup.
All items from University Libraries, Prospector, or Interlibrary Loan may be picked up at the Access Services Desk. To see the status of your requests, view your account.
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- Workstations with productivity software
- Productivity software support
- Technical and walk-in laptop support.
Borrower Responsibility
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The check-out of any University Libraries material constitutes agreement by the borrower to abide by the rules and regulations contained in these policies.
Return of Items
Return of Items
Material is due no later than the due date. To renew your items, use “View Account” or call the Lending Desk at 303-871-3707. Books may be placed in the outside book drops on the west side of the Driscoll Student Center or brought to the Lending Desk. Reserve items must be returned to the Lending Desk. Return receipts are available at the Lending Desk and are strongly suggested to avoid future confusion regarding book check out status.
Borrowing for others is strongly discouraged. If you lend University Libraries material checked out to you to someone else and they do not return it, you are liable for overdue fines, replacement charges, and processing fees.
Lost or Damaged ItemsBorrowing for others is strongly discouraged. If you lend University Libraries material checked out to you to someone else and they do not return it, you are liable for overdue fines, replacement charges, and processing fees.
Items are declared lost after being overdue for five weeks. Lost or damaged items are subject to a replacement cost and a $25 processing fee. A lost item that is returned carries the maximum overdue fine of $15. ($25 for a recalled item.) Borrowing privileges will be blocked if a patron owes $45.00 or more.
There are a variety of options for borrowing materials not found at University Libraries, such as requesting items electronically via Prospector and Interlibrary Loan, or visiting other libraries. Reciprocal agreements allow DU students, staff and faculty access and borrowing privileges at the following libraries when they present their DU Pioneer ID card:
University Libraries is also a member of the Colorado Library Card (CLC) Program which allows our patrons lending privileges at all participating libraries at no cost. Before visiting a Colorado library other than the above, DU patrons should call ahead for information and borrowing requirements.
- Colorado College
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State University
- Fort Lewis College
- Iliff School of Theology
- Johnson & Wales University
- Regis University
- St. John Vianney Seminary
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- University of Colorado, Health Science Center
- University of Colorado, Law
- University of Denver Law
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Wyoming
University Libraries is also a member of the Colorado Library Card (CLC) Program which allows our patrons lending privileges at all participating libraries at no cost. Before visiting a Colorado library other than the above, DU patrons should call ahead for information and borrowing requirements.
For all members of the DU community, a DU ID functions as a library card.
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Library Materials
| Material | Max Checkout | Requestable | Loan Period | Renewals | Fines | Location |
| Books | Unlimited | Yes | 10 Weeks | Unlimited |
$.50/Book/Day, $15/Book Maximum $1.00/Book/Day for a Recalled Item, $25/Book Maximum |
New Books - Main Level Penrose Collection - Lower Level Storage - Hampden Center |
| Databases | N/A | No | 24/7 Online Access | N/A | N/A | Research Center |
| Electronic Gadgets | Varies | No | 4 - 24 Hours | 1 | $.50/Item/Hour, $15/Item Maximum | Lending Desk |
| Government Documents | Unlimited | Yes | 10 Weeks | Unlimited |
$.50/Book/Day, $15/Book Maximum $1.00/Book/Day for a Recalled Book, $25/Book Maximum |
Hampden Center |
| Interlibrary Loan | Unlimited | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies, $15/Item Maximum | Lending Desk |
| Media (Video, DVD & Audio) | Unlimited | Yes | 1 Week | 1 |
$.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum $1.00/Item/Day for a Recalled Item, $25/Item Maximum |
DVDs - Upper Level VHS & CDs - Hampden Center |
| Microforms | Unlimited | Yes | 1 Week | 1 |
$.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum $1.00/Item/Day for a Recalled Item, $25/Item Maximum |
Hampden Center |
| Periodicals | Unlimited | Yes | 1 Week | 1 |
$.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum $1.00/Item/Day for a Recalled Item, $25/Item Maximum |
Browsing Periodicals - Main Level Bound Periodicals - Hampden Center |
| Prospector | 70 Items | Yes | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.50/Item/Day, $15/Item Maximum | Lending Desk |
| Reference Material | N/A | No | In-Library Use Only | N/A | N/A | Research Center |
| Reserve Material | 3 | No | 2-4 Hours | 1 (Unless High Demand) | $.50/Item/Hour, $15/Item Maximum | Lending Desk |
| Special Collections | N/A | Yes | In-Library Use Only | N/A | N/A | Lower Level |
Library Services
| Service | Access | Location |
| Computer Access | Yes | Main Level |
| Copier |
Yes - Use your DU ID Flex Account |
Lower Level |
| Document Delivery (Interlibrary Loan, Prospector, Offsite Storage, and Article Scanning) |
Yes | Lending Desk |
| Math Center | No | Main Level |
| Printers |
Yes - Use your DU ID Flex Account |
All Levels |
| Request an Item | Yes | Lending Desk |
| Research Help |
Yes - Ask a research question. - One-on-one consultations. - Help finding books, articles, scholarly or peer reviewed journals, online books, music, images & more! |
Research Center |
| UTS |
Yes - Workstations with productivity software - Productivity software support - Technical and walk-in laptop support. |
Main Level |
| Writing Center | No Access | Main Level |
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