Collier Library's Circulation Policies

The University of North Alabama extends many of its library privileges to Friends of Collier Library. Library cards are available for the following categories of users:

Borrower - $25.00; 1 card; 10 items at a time                     

Bibliophile - $100.00; 5 cards; 30 items at a time; library memorabilia; invitation to events                    

University Librarian’s  Circle - $250.00; 5 cards; unlimited checkout; library memorabilia; invitation to library events          

Privileges of Friends of Collier Library card holders

• In-house use of library materials and facilities

• Reference services and assistance from the Help Desk 

Patrons can register to be a Friend of the Library either through the online form available on the Collier Library website. After completing the form, patrons will be redirected to a payment page. After paying, please forward the receipt to circulation@una.edu. Please allow 2-3 business days for cards to be ready.

The cards are available for the calendar year (September 30, 2021 – September 30, 2022). All fees are non-refundable. All Friends must present a current user card at the circulation desk to check out materials.  

• All patrons must adhere to the general policies of the library.
• These privileges apply only to Collier Library.
  • Use of materials in Kilby Library, the Media Center, or the Music Library is not covered in this policy 
• Friends card must be presented when checking out materials. 
• The borrower is responsible for observing the date due and for all damage and replacement costs. 
• Multiple cards issued to families, organizations and corporations are registered in the name of the organizations/corporation.
  • Charges are billed to the person who signs the membership form. 
• Renewals can be made through your online Library Account, at the circulation desk or by calling (256) 765-4469.
  • Renewals are available only if the item does not have an existing hold or recall. 
• Since the UNA academic community has priority for use of library materials, all items checked out to Friends are subject to immediate recall. 
• All Friends must recognize the responsibility of the University’s Library to provide materials representing different viewpoints and diversity of appeal. 
• When Collier Library is closed, patrons may use the book return located at the entrance of the library or the drive-up book return located in Lot A by the Visitor’s Welcome Booth. All items returned via the book drops after closing are accepted as returned on the day last opened. 

The Access Services Librarian will send you a welcoming email with information about the Friends of the Library Program as well as accessing your library and Tipasa account.  

To access your online library account, first go to the Collier Library page:

1. Collier Library: https://una.edu/library/

2. On the left sidebar, click “My Library Account”

3. At the top right corner of the following page, click “Log into your account”

4. Select “Local Login” and enter the credentials provided to you in your Friends of the Library notification email.

To access your Tipasa account for Interlibrary Loan, first go to the Collier Library page:

1. Collier Library: https://una.edu/library/

2. Below the Discovery Bar, find the section “Services.”

3. Click on “Interlibrary Loan.”

4. The Interlibrary Loan page provides additional information about using Tipasa to request materials.

5. On the left sidebar, select “Click here to log in to your Interlibrary Loan Account.”

6. Select “Friends of the Library” and enter your credentials.  

• Alabama Collection (subject to recall after 14 days) - 30 days
• Audiovisuals (limited to 5 at a time) - 5 days
• Government Documents - 14 days
• Popular Reading (limited to 5 at a time) - 14 days
• Periodicals - By request; In-library use only
• Reference - In-library use only 
• Reserves (not eligible for renewal)
  • Restricted - 1 or 3 hour in-library use only
  • Three Hour - 3 hours
  • One Day - 1 day
    • may be checked out at anytime; due back the next day before closing
  • Three Days - 3 days
    • may be checked out at anytime; due back the third day before closing
  • Five Days - 5 days
    • may be checked out at anytime; due back the fifth day before closing
• Special Collections/Archives - In-library use only 
• Main Collection (subject to recall after 14 days) - 30 days
• Renewals
  • Circulating Books - 3 renewals
  • Audiovisual Materials - 1 renewal

Lost Items

• Lost Book - $30.00
• Lost Audiovisual - $40.00
  • If book is out of print will be $40.00

Damaged Items

• Replacement Fee - $30.00