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I-Share Borrowing Policies
| I-Share Universal Borrowing (UB) Policy for all UB Eligible Patrons | Setting | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of UB requests a patron may have at one time (assuming the patron meets no other UB block conditions) | No Limit | |
| Maximum number of UB items charged a patron may have at one time (assuming the patron meets no other UB block conditions) | No Limit | |
| Initial UB loan period (before renewal) | 28 days | |
| Renewal Loan period | 28 days | |
| Renewals extend the loan time from due date | Due Date | When the item is renewed, the loan period will be extended 28 days from the current due date |
| Renewals are allowed if the item is overdue (but not recalled or lost) | Yes | This setting applies to local circulation as well as UB |
| Number of times a UB item may be renewed | 3 | Maximum loan=28 day loan + (3 renewals @28 days each)=112 days, or 16 weeks |
| Email courtesy notice (warning of impending due date) is sent | 7 days before the due date | |
| Number of days overdue at which the first overdue notice is created for a UB item | 7 days after due date | |
| Number of days overdue at which the second overdue notice is created for a UB item | 21 days after due date | |
| Number of days overdue at which a UB item is declared lost by Voyage | 29 days after due date | |
| Daily fine rate | Set by the lending library | UB fines are billed by and paid to the lending library |
| Lost or damaged book fee | Set by the lending library | UB fines are billed by and paid to the lending library |
| Minimum UB fine or fee owed to a single institution to generate a notice | $20.00 | This is not cumulated across multiple institutions. The patron must owe $20 or more to any one institution. |
If you have questions, please contact:
- Ryan Buller
- Library Specialist
