- The University of Alabama Libraries
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- Music Library Policies
Books, scores, sound recordings, DVDs, VHS tapes, and headphones may be checked out at the Gorgas Circulation Desk. Listening and viewing equipment is available for use in the Music Library. For more detailed circulation policies, see below.
Check-out Periods and Item Limits
Books and Scores
| Patron Status | Length of time | Number of items | Renewals |
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| Faculty | Fixed due dates of February 1, June 1, October 1 | 300 | 0-3
(All items due June 1 must be brought into the library for renewal.) |
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| Graduate Students | Fixed due dates of February 1, June 1, October 1 | 250 | 0-3
(All items due June 1 must be brought into the library for renewal.) |
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| Undergraduate Students | 30 days | 50 | 3 |
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| Retired Faculty | Fixed due dates of February 1, June 1, October 1 | 250 | 0-3
(All items due June 1 must be brought into the library for renewal.) |
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| Administrative and Professional Staff, Active & Retired | Fixed due dates of February 1, June 1, October 1 | 250 | 0-3
(All items due June 1 must be brought into the library for renewal.) |
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| Staff, Active & Retired | Fixed due dates of February 1, June 1, October 1 | 100 | 0-3
(All items due June 1 must be brought into the library for renewal.) |
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| Borrower’s Card Patrons
(Community Users) | 30 days | 5 | 1 |
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Sound and Video Recordings
| Patron Status | Length of Time | Number of Items | Renewals |
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| Faculty, Active & Retired | 14 days | 20 Sound Recordings
10 Video Recordings | 1 |
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| Graduate Students | 14 days | 10 Sound Recordings
6 Video Recordings | 1 |
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| Undergraduate Students | 14 days | 5 Sound Recordings
3 Video Recordings | 1 |
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| Staff, Active & Retired | 14 days | 5 Sound Recordings
3 Video Recordings | 1 |
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| Borrower’s Card Patrons
(Community Users) | In-Library Use Only | | |
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Current Periodicals and Reference Books
Current periodicals and reference books cannot be checked out. They may be used only in the libraries.Non-Circulating Scores Call Numbers M1 through M3
These scores may only be checked out by Faculty and Graduate Students. They have a loan period of 14 days, with 1 renewal.Headphones
Headphones are checked out for 4 hours, and may be used only in the library.Fines for Overdue items
| Item Type | Fine | Maximum |
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| Books and Scores | 25¢ per day, per item | $10.00 |
| Sound Recordings, DVD, Videos | $1.00 per day, per item | $20.00 |
| Bound Periodicals | $1.00 per day, per item | $20.00 |
| Non-Circulating Scores (Call Numbers M1 through M3) | $1.00 per day, per item | $20.00 |
| Headphones and Hourly Reserves | $1.00 per day, per item | $20.00 |
| Daily Reserves | $2.00 per day, per item | $20.00 |
Fines for Lost and Damaged Items
- All items that are 60 days overdue are automatically declared lost, and replacement and processing fees, as well as the maximum overdue fine for the item, are charged to the patron’s account. If an item is returned in good condition within one year, the replacement fee may be refunded. The processing fee and overdue fine are non refundable.
- If a damaged item is returned, it will be repaired (if possible), and the patron’s account will be charged for the cost of the repairs. If the item cannot be repaired, the appropriate replacement fee will be charged.
Processing fee: $10.00
Replacement fees:
- Books, scores – $45.00
- Bound periodicals – $100.00
- Sound recordings – $45.00
- Videos – $100.00
- Headphones – $45.00