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Most libraries and sections have open stacks with selected materials kept in closed areas, not accessible for browsing. Auxiliary and storage stacks; Special Collections, and the Media Center are examples of closed stacks, materials that are unavailable for public browsing. Most reserve materials are also in closed stacks. Access to these materials is acquired through the appropriate public service desk. Requests for storage materials may be placed online through the UW Libraries Catalog. Some materials are restricted to Library Use Only. Typical items include most reference materials, Special Collections and archival theses.
Your Husky Card serves as your library card. The first time you use the library your card will be linked to our database. To prevent fraudulent use, lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to a library circulation desk or the Library Cashier. Students can obtain replacements through the Husky Card Account & ID Center in Odegaard Undergraduate Library near By George, (206) 543-7222.
Loan periods vary among libraries and may be determined by the status of the borrower, type of material and individual collection policy. For the research-oriented main collection in Suzzallo and Allen Libraries, graduate students are given a quarterly loan - the book is due at the end of the quarter in which it was checked out unless recalled at the request of another user. All graduate students must renew or return their items by the due date. Failure to do so may result in fines and/or fees.
Any borrower may place a hold for a non-reserve item that is on loan. The item will then be recalled from the current borrower. Borrowers may initiate a search for missing materials at the appropriate circulation desk. Some libraries have remote storage facilities for less-used material. Requests for such items can be made at any circulation desk or through the online catalog.
Non-reserve library materials (except for fragile items) may be returned to any UW library or bookdrop. A drive-up bookdrop is available south of the dental wing of the Health Sciences Center. Reserve items must be returned to the service desk where they were checked out.
If you have a Husky Card report address changes to the Registrar, (206) 543-3868. Additionally you can change your address online through MyUW.
Circulation policies are designed to provide equal access to the collection for all University borrowers. The borrower must be aware of the policies. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy, but the borrower is responsible for accumulated fines whether or not the overdue notice is received. Library fines may be paid online, by mail, or in person at the Library Cashier. Delinquent accounts may result in the revocation of borrowing privileges and/or referral to a collection agency.
If a borrower feels that a fine has been levied in error, or has questions as to why a fine has been levied, he or she should contact the library unit that issued the bill. The Library Fines Appeals Committee, made up of faculty and students, meets quarterly to adjudicate any appeals of library charges. Library charges must be appealed within 6 months of the billing date. More information about appeals