These pages explain circulation services and policies at the Stanford University Libraries, including borrowing periods, renewals, and return policies. While policies vary by library and user privilege level (faculty, staff, undergraduate, alumni, etc.), books typically have longer lending periods than other materials, such as DVDs and media. Still have questions after reading these pages? Contact greencirc@stanford.edu.
Did you lose an item?
Report lost items immediately to the circulation desk of the owning library. Replacement charges vary by library and material type, but typically include the replacement cost of the item and a non-refundable $5.00 billing fee.
Replacing an item yourself
Stanford University Libraries will also accept an exact replacement of a lost item. However, the library staff has the discretion whether or not to accept a replacement item. Replacement items must have the same ISBN as the lost item, and have the same format or binding, and be in unused condition.
If you choose to replace an item instead of paying the lost item fee, there will be a $25.00 processing fee, which covers the costs of cataloging and binding. Replacement copies should be brought to the circulation desk of the owning library.
