Circulation
The Circulation Desk is located on the 1st floor of the Library. 24-hour book drops are available on the Library porch and in the parking lot west of the Library (by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department).
| Contact Us | How |
|---|---|
| In person | 1st Floor Circulation Desk, Lawrence W. Tyree Library (Building Y, Northwest Campus) |
| By phone | 352-395-5412 |
| By email | library@sfcollege.edu |
To borrow materials or inquire about library accounts, all users must present one of the following valid forms of photo identification and correct college/university ID number. Verification of enrollment or employment may be required.
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» ID card (preferred)
- ID card issued by a Florida public college or university
- Driver's license or permit (any U.S. state)
- Official state ID (any U.S. state)
- U.S. Military ID
- U.S. permanent residence card
- Passport (any country)
View Circulation Policy View Frequently Asked Questions
Loan Limits and Period by Patron Type
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 20 |
| Database & eBook Access: | Yes |
| ILL Use | Yes |
| Circulating Books: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Circulating Media: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Vinyl Collection & Turntables: | 4-week loan, can be requested, turntables are nonrenewable |
| Laptops: | In-house loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Reserve Collection: | Loan period determined by instructor placing item on reserve, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Games: | 2-week loan, can be requested, nonrenewable |
| Calculators: | In-house or 1-day loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Headphones & Chargers: | In-house loan, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 50 |
| Database & eBook Access: | Yes |
| ILL Use | Yes |
| Circulating Books: | Due at end of semester, can be requested, renewable (some high demand items may be limited to a 4-week check-out period) |
| Circulating Media: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Vinyl Collection & Turntables: | 4-week loan, can be requested, turntables are nonrenewable |
| Laptops: | In-house loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Reserve Collection: | Loan period determined by instructor placing item on reserve, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Games: | 2-week loan, can be requested, nonrenewable |
| Calculators: | In-house or 1-day loan, one item at a time cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Headphones & Chargers: | In-house loan, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 10 |
| Database & eBook Access: | No |
| ILL Use | Yes |
| Circulating Books: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Circulating Media: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Vinyl Collection & Turntables: | 4-week loan, can be requested, turntables are nonrenewable |
| Laptops: | In-house loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Reserve Collection: | Loan period determined by instructor placing item on reserve, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Games: | 2-week loan, can be requested, nonrenewable |
| Calculators: | In-house or 1-day loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Headphones & Chargers: | In-house loan, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 10 |
| Database & eBook Access: | No |
| ILL Use: | Yes |
| Circulating Books: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Circulating Media: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Vinyl Collection & Turntables: | 4-week loan, can be requested, turntables are nonrenewable |
| Laptops: | In-house loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Reserve Collection: | Loan period determined by instructor placing item on reserve, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Games: | 2-week loan, can be requested, nonrenewable |
| Calculators: | In-house or 1-day loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Headphones & Chargers: | In-house loan, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
Defined as students, faculty, & staff from all Florida public colleges and universities.
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 5 |
| Database & eBook Access: | No |
| ILL Use: | No |
| Circulating Books: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Circulating Media: | 4-week loan, can be requested, renewable |
| Vinyl Collection & Turntables: | No loan permission |
| Reserve Collection: | Loan period determined by instructor placing item on reserve, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Games: | No loan permission |
| Calculators: | In-house or 1-day loan, one item at a time, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
| Headphones & Chargers: | In-house loan, cannot be requested, nonrenewable |
Defined as students registered for any Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» credit course in a future but not current term.
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Total Items Allowed: | 10 |
| Database & eBook Access: | No |
| ILL Use: | No |
| Circulating Books: | limited to books used to prepare for a test required for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» enrollment (e.g., PERT); 4-week loan, renewable |
| All other materials: | No loan permission |
Overdue, Lost, Damaged, and Incorrect Return of Items
Item Not Returned by the Date/Time Due
- Item considered lost.
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record is flagged until the item is returned or payment is made.
Item Not Returned within 7 days after the Due Date
- Return no longer accepted.
- Patron must pay replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record remains flagged until payment is made.
Item Returned Damaged
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record is flagged until payment is made.
Item Not Returned by the Date/Time Due
- Item considered lost.
- Patron charged $10 per day late fine.
- Patron's record is flagged until the item is returned and payment is made.
Item Not Returned within 7 days after the Due Date
- Return no longer accepted.
- Patron must pay replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record remains flagged until payment is made.
Item Returned Damaged
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record is flagged until payment is made.
Item Returned in Library Drop Box
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record is flagged until payment is made.
Item Not Returned by Date/Time
- Item considered overdue.
Item Not Returned within 30 days after the Due Date
- Item considered lost.
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record remains flagged until the item is returned or payment is made.
Item Returned Damaged
- Patron charged replacement cost (as determined by the library).
- Patron's record is flagged until payment is made.