Circulation Loan Period Information
The loan period for all library material designated as circulating can be 28 days (4 weeks) or 112 days (16 weeks). The actual loan period varies among libraries and is determined by library ownership (location), material type and the borrower status, i.e., UB student, faculty, staff, alumni or guest.
The general loan period for non-reserve materials follows:
| Library | UB Student | UB Grad Student | UB Faculty & Staff | Guest Borrower |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture & Planning |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Health Sciences |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Law |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Lockwood |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Multimedia Center |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Music |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Science & Engineering |
4 weeks |
16 weeks |
16 weeks |
4 weeks |
Special Collections |
materials must be used on site |
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Undergraduate |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Due dates are subject to change if the book is recalled at the request of another reader. All books must be returned or renewed by the due date to avoid fines. Periodicals may sometimes circulate briefly; ask for details at the circulation desk.









