About Stanford Auxiliary Library (SAL): Access and Circulation

Materials shelved at Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2] may be browsed and borrowed directly from SAL1&2.

A paging service is available to individuals who want to have Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2] material delivered to another campus library. Paging requests must be placed using the "request an item " capability in the Socrates web catalog. A SUNet ID may be required. Patrons are notified of paging results. Materials will be held for pick-up at the desired library for seven days, then returned to SAL1&2.

Paging to Green Library: Patrons who wish to pick up Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2] material at the Green Library Loan Desk may place their requests using Socrates. Requests placed before 1:00 p.m. will typically be available on the same day after 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, during Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. During Intersession periods and the Summer Quarter, paging is done Monday through Saturday.

Paging to Other Campus Libraries: Patrons who wish to pick up Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2] material at other participating libraries must place their requests in Socrates. These libraries include Art, Falconer Biology, Swain Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Branner Earth Sciences, Cubberley Education, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, and Physics. The pick-up point must be indicated in order for the request to be filled. Requests placed before 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, will usually be available for pick up on the next day, after 4:30 p.m. Requests placed after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday will be available for pick up the following Monday after 4:30 p.m. Requests submitted after 1:00 p.m. on Friday or anytime on Saturday or Sunday will be available the following Tuesday after 4:30 p.m.

Circulation policies

Circulation of materials is available only to users with a valid Stanford borrower's card. For students, faculty, staff, and individuals eligible for the University's Courtesy ID, their current Stanford ID card is their borrower's card. Other categories of users should apply for appropriate library identification at the Privileges Desk in Green Library (650)-723-1492. For more information, please see the general statement on borrowing regulations.

Circulation period

All materials are subject to RECALL if requested by another user or required for course reserves.

Overdues, Bills & Notices

Overdue fines vary by loan period. Bills for replacements charges include the replacement cost of the item, a $25.00 processing charge, and a non-refundable $5.00 billing fee. Replacement charges vary by library and material type. Faculty are not charged overdue fines but are billed for replacement charges and processing fees. Overdue notices are a courtesy. Failure to receive such notice will not be considered grounds for reduction or cancellation of fines.

1 day after due date: courtesy overdue reminder is sent.

15 days after due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

1 day after due date: courtesy overdue reminder is sent and fines begin accruing at the rate of $1.50/day to a maximum of $10.50.

8 days after due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

1 day after recall due date: fines begin accruing at $3.00/day to a maximum of $21.00.

8 days after recall due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

Questions about circulation policies and overdue charges can be asked at Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2]: (650) 723-9201, salcirculation@stanford.edu.

Last modified: June 23, 2008