Borrowing & Reservation
To borrow any material from the library, students and staff must present their ID card. Reference materials, unbound journals, and government documents cannot be borrowed. Items must be returned by their due date or renewed. Borrowing durations and limits vary depending on the user category and material type.
| User Category | Material Type | Total Items | Loan Period & Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | Books Multimedia Reserve Materials | 10 3 5 | 30 days / 1 renewal 3 days / 1 renewal 3 hours / 1 renewal |
| Master's & PhD Students | Books Multimedia Reserve Materials | 20 3 5 | 30 days / 1 renewal 3 days / 1 renewal 3 hours / 1 renewal |
| Faculty Members | Books Multimedia Reserve Materials | 30 3 5 | 60 days / 1 renewal 3 days / 1 renewal 3 hours / 1 renewal |
| Part-Time Faculty Members | Books Multimedia Reserve Materials | 10 3 5 | 30 days / 1 renewal 3 days / 1 renewal 3 hours / 1 renewal |
| Administrative Staff | Books Multimedia | 10 3 | 30 days / 1 renewal 3 days / 1 renewal |
| Other Libraries (ILL) | Books | 20 | 30 days / 1 renewal |
Borrowing Guidelines
✔ Renewals: Items can be renewed once, unless requested by another user.
✔ Recalls: Items may be recalled after 7 days for Reserve Collection placement or if another user requests them.
✔ Lost Items: Users must pay the current market price of a lost item plus a ₺20 processing fee. Late fees will also be charged if applicable.
Overdue Fines
| Overdue Period | Fine per Day (Books) | Fine per Day (Multimedia - DVD, Blu-Ray) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st - 10th day | ₺1 per day | ₺2 per day |
| 11th - 20th day | ₺2 per day | ₺2 per day |
| 21st - 30th day | ₺3 per day | ₺2 per day |
If a multimedia item is overdue by 15 days, or a book by 30 days, it is considered lost, and the user will be charged the replacement cost, ₺20 processing fee, and late fees.
Reserve Collection
- Short-Term Loans: Reserve materials can only be borrowed for short periods to support coursework.
- Loan Duration: 3 hours or overnight (from 16:00 to 09:30 the next morning).
- Renewals: Can be renewed once, if not requested by another user.
- Late Returns: A ₺1 fine per hour will be charged for late returns.