Q. What are our rules about placing holds and recalling books?

1. Holds for on-shelf items are processed 3 times per day
2. Patrons who are in the library and pick up an item will be given priority over patrons who have placed a hold online for the same item.
3. Loan periods may be shortened to one week in the event of multiple holds.
4. You cannot renew an item if someone places a hold on it.

All items that are currently checked out can be recalled by placing a hold. Initial loan periods for books are 3 weeks for undergraduate students and 5 weeks for graduate students. These initial loan periods are guaranteed.

If these items are renewed, they are subject to recall and their due date will be adjusted to reflect a shortened renewal period. Faculty and staff can check out books for 4 months; however, only the first 3 weeks are guaranteed. After that time, items can be recalled.

Recall notices will be sent to the borrowers UFV email account. This email will include the new due date.

For more information about how to place a hold.