Library services for Fresno State staff

Library Borrowing Policies for Fresno State Staff

To borrow materials, you’ll need your campus-issued Bulldog Card; some transactions may also require a government-issued photo ID.

Loan Periods:

• 1 year for most books, scores, maps, and government documents

• 30 days for CDs, DVDs, videos, audio cassettes, items from the Teacher Resource Center, the Popular Reading Collection, and most Viticulture & Enology Library materials

• 30 days for periodicals, reference materials, and microfilm

• 16 weeks for items borrowed via CSU+

Borrowing Limits & Renewals:

• Up to 100 items may be checked out at once

• One renewal is allowed for Teacher Resource Center items, Popular Reading items, and select VE Library materials

• Items must be renewed before the due date and cannot be renewed online if overdue

Fees and Charges:

• Pay online by credit card or electronic check; payment is also accepted at the Circulation Desk by credit card, check, or money order

• Lost item fees include the replacement cost plus a $10 processing fee

• Items from other libraries may incur fees of $115 or more if lost

Notices:

Due date reminders and late notices are sent via email to the staff member's campus email. 

For questions, call 559.278.2551.

Community Borrower Cards

Spouses & domestic partners of current or retired staff are eligible to receive a free Community Borrower card. This card typically costs $50 per year ($35 per year for alumni). 

Identification:

Applicants must produce a current California driver’s license or California identification card and be willing to provide a Social Security number.

Privileges

Community Borrower cards allow non-affiliated community members the ability to check out library materials and access the campus wireless network. The card does not enable remote access to the library's electronic resources. 

Loan Periods

• 30 days for most books, periodicals, reference items, scores, maps, government documents, CDs, DVDs, videos, audio cassettes and items from the Teacher Resource Center or the Popular Reading Collection.

Maximum Number of Items

• 10 total items

Renewals

• Most items can have one renewal, either online or in person at the Circulation Desk, 1st floor, North Wing.
• Periodicals, reference items and microfilm cannot be renewed.

Head to our Check-Out Information page on our website for complete policies and information.