Collier Library's Circulation Policies

The University of North Alabama extends many of its library privileges to students, faculty, and staff at colleges with which Collier Library has a cooperative agreement. Library cards are available according to the University of North Alabama’s academic semester. Current students, faculty, and staff may qualify with verifiable identification (i.e. driver’s license) and a current student ID card.

 Privileges for Athens State University, Alabama A&M, Heritage Christian, and NWSCC Borrower Card holder includes: 

• In-house use of library materials and facilities
• Reference service
  • As time allows after first- priority service to UNA faculty, staff, and students. 

Maximum Number of Items (All items are subject to immediate recall) - 30 Items

• Alabama Collection - 28 Days/or Non-circulating 
• Audiovisuals (limited to 5) - 5 days
• Government Documents - 14 days
• Popular Reading - 14 days
• Periodicals - Non-circulating; Use in building
• Reference - Non-circulating; Use in building
• Special/Archives - Non-circulating; Use in building
• Main Collection - 30 days

• All patrons must adhere to the general policies of the library. 
• These privileges apply only to Collier Library.
  • Use of materials in the Kilby Library, the Media Center, or the Music Library is not covered in this policy. 
• Borrower’s card must be presented when checking out materials. 
• The borrower is responsible for all damage and replacement costs:
  • Lost books are $30.00 each
  • Lost AV Materials are $40.00 each 
• In addition, students may be placed on financial hold with their affiliated college for failure to clear obligations prior to the end of each semester. Furthermore, user privileges may be suspended for delinquent fees after notification. 
• Renewals can be made at the circulation desk or by calling (256) 765-4469.
  • Renewals are available only if the item does not have an existing hold, recall, or outstanding fines. 
• Interlibrary loans and online search requests are not a part of this policy and should be referred to a public library. 
• Since the UNA academic community has priority for use of library materials, all items checked out to other university students, faculty, or staff are subject to immediate recall. 
• All borrowers must recognize the responsibility of the University’s Library to provide materials representing different viewpoints and diversity of appeal. 
• The patron is responsible for abiding by the due date of the item and should not depend solely on library notices. 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