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.







