Registered users may borrow and renew items from the library's circulating collections as outlined below.
Students are required to produce a valid Louisiana Christian University ID to borrow materials.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals* | Fines** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 25 | 1 | $0.10 per day per item |
| Media | 7 days | 5 | 1 | $0.50 per day per item |
| Reserves | 3 hours, or 7 days | 1 | none | $1.00 per day per item |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | varies | 5 | varies | $1.00 per day per item |
* Items that have been requested by another user may not be renewed. Items must be renewed before the due date.
** Fines accrue up to a maximum of $15.00 per item. Upon reaching the maximum fee, the user's account will be blocked and borrowing privileges suspended.
Students are required to produce a valid Louisiana Christian University ID to borrow materials.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals* | Fines** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 60 days | 35 | 1 | $0.10 per day per item |
| Media | 7 days | 5 | 1 | $0.50 per day per item |
| Reserves | 3 hours, or 7 days | 1 | none | $1.00 per day per item |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | varies | 10 | varies | $1.00 per day per item |
* Items that have been requested by another user may not be renewed. Items must be renewed before the due date.
** Fines accrue up to a maximum of $15.00 per item. Upon reaching the maximum fee, the user's account will be blocked and borrowing privileges suspended.
Faculty and staff must present a valid photo ID to borrow materials.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals* | Fines** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 180 days | 50 | 1 | NA |
| Media | 7 days | 10 | 1 | NA |
| Reserves | 3 hours, or 7 days | 2 | none | NA |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | varies | 20 | varies | $1.00 per day per item |
* Items that have been requested by another user may not be renewed. Items must be renewed before the due date.
** Fines accrue up to a maximum of $15.00 per item. Upon reaching the maximum fee, the user's account will be blocked and borrowing privileges suspended.
Alumni, local clergy, local teachers, and community members at large are considered guest users. Guest users must obtain and present a library-issued card to borrow materials. The cost of a guest user card is $10.00 (waived for alumni) and the card is valid for one year from the date of issue. Lost cards may be replaced at a cost of $15.00. Guests may be required to present a photo ID at the time of checkout.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals* | Fines** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 10 | 1 | $0.10 per day per item |
| Media | 7 days | 2 | 1 | $0.50 per day per item |
| Reserves | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | NA | NA | NA | NA |
* Items that have been requested by another user may not be renewed. Items must be renewed before the due date.
** Fines accrue up to a maximum of $15.00 per item. Upon reaching the maximum fee, the user's account will be blocked and borrowing privileges suspended.
Borrowing privileges are available to members of institutions participating in the LOUIS and ACL reciprocal borrowing programs. Users must be in good standing at their home library in order to borrow materials from the Louisiana Christian University library.
LOUIS users must present the card issued to them by the home library along with a photo ID. For more detailed information about the program, including participating institutions and their levels of reciprocity, see the LOUIS site.
ACL users must complete the authorization form provided on the ACL website and provide a valid photo ID. A guest user card will be issued to the borrower at no cost and will be valid for one year. For more detailed information about the program, including a list of participating institutions, see the ACL site.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals* | Fines** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 10 | 1 | $0.10 per day per item |
| Media | 7 days | 2 | 1 | $0.50 per day per item |
| Reserves | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | NA | NA | NA | NA |
* Items that have been requested by another user may not be renewed. Items must be renewed before the due date.
** Fines accrue up to a maximum of $15.00 per item. Upon reaching the maximum fee, the user's account will be blocked and borrowing privileges suspended.
Items eligible for renewal may be renewed online or by contacting the library by email, phone, chat, text, or in person. To renew items online, click the "Log In" link at the top right corner of the page in the library's online catalog, LCCat. Use your college ID number and the PIN associated with your status (students: 71359, faculty/staff: 71360).
There is a minimum charge of $50.00 per lost or damaged item. Overdue fines accumulated on lost items will be charged to the borrower. Please report any lost item promptly to avoid overdue fines. In addition to the cost of the item and overdue fees, a $15.00 replacement fee is collected for each item.