Library
Borrowing Information

A valid Student ID card is needed to borrow from the Library.

Loan Periods

  • 3 week loan with renewals, provided that another borrower has not requested this item.
  • 2 renewals (if no other requests).
  • 1 week loan for periodicals.
  • 1 day loan for slides and carousels, students.
  • 1 week loan for slides and carousels, faculty.
  • 2 hour loan for Closed Reserve material, no renewal.
  • No loans for reference material.
  • Instructors may request materials for a "semester loan", but materials are subject to recall if requested by another borrower.
  • Instructors are encouraged to preview videos in-house, but may borrow overnight to preview at home. Videos must be returned the following morning at 8:30 am to avoid a late charge.

Reciprocal Borrowers

  • These are borrowers in good standing from our neighbouring institutions, the University of Calgary and Mount Royal College.
  • Borrowing limit - 5 items at a time.
  • Three week loans with renewals, provided that another borrower has not requested this item.
  • These borrowers must present a valid card from their home library and current address information.
  • Computer and internet privileges - in house.

Community Borrowers

General public, from the Calgary community, and ACAD Alumni

  • $25.00/year - Members of the general public.
  • These borrowers must present valid ID with current address information.
  • Three week loans with renewals, provided that another borrower has not requested this item.
  • Borrowing limit - 5 items at a time.
  • Computer and internet privileges - in house.

TAL Borrowers

  • Patrons who have an Alberta Library (TAL) card. This card is issued by the home library of the patron.
  • These borrowers must present valid ID with current address information.
  • Borrow up to 5 items at a time.
  • Three week loans no renewals.
  • Computer and internet privileges - in house.

Overdue Fines

  • $1.00 per day, or part thereof, per item for all library patrons.
  • $1.00 per hour, or part thereof, per item on Closed Reserve loans.
  • $5.00 per slide for lost slides, plus $2.00 service charge.
  • $5.00 per item, for late videos, taken home to preview.
  • Replacement costs for lost material, plus $5.00 service charge.