OVERDUES

Overdue Items
The Library does not charge overdue fines.  As soon as an item is overdue your borrowing privileges will be suspended. Overdue items on a patron’s account prevent borrowing or renewing items until the overdue items are returned. The library does charge replacement fees for unreturned or damaged items.

Items 30 days overdue will be marked lost and the patron will be responsible for the replacement cost. If items are returned promptly in good condition, the replacement charges will be removed.

For long-delinquent items, after formal contact methods have been pursued, replacement charges will be reported to Student Accounts. Once the charges are reported to Student Accounts, the charges cannot be waived even if items are returned.

Students, please note: If you have not cleared your Library account by the time you graduate or withdraw, your diploma and/or transcripts will be held by the Registrar. Formal collection procedures also may be pursued.

Please return these items promptly. Borrowing privileges will be suspended the moment these items become overdue. These are high-demand items and must be made available for other patrons.

LOST + DAMAGED ITEMS

Replacement Charges
Replacement costs are due if library items are returned damaged or lost. In addition to replacement costs, a $10.00 processing fee will be assessed for each lost item. Regardless of whether payment has been made for an item, library items remain the property of the college and must be returned. Materials cannot be purchased from the Library.

Reporting Lost or Damaged Items
If you have lost or damaged items, contact the Library and ask to speak with a librarian to determine the amount you owe and to receive more information about payment options. You can reach us by phone at 206-726-5145 or by email at libraryref@cornish.edu.

Scores
Patrons checking out scores are responsible for both the score and any accompanying parts. If a part is lost or damaged, the patron will be charged for replacing the complete score and parts.

AV Equipment
Patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of any AV equipment that is damaged, lost or stolen while checked out on their account.

Laptops
If a laptop becomes so overdue it requires remote shut down three separate times, laptop borrowing privileges will be revoked.

CHECKOUT LIMIT + RENEWALS

Checkout Limit
Student, Faculty, Staff – 35 items at a time.
Alumni – 15 items at a time.

Renewals
Items can be renewed up to three times in succession for qualifying items, if no requests or holds have been placed on the material by other borrowers.

You can renew by logging in to your account in the Library Catalog where you can see everything you have checked out and can renew online.  You can also call (206-726-5145) or email library staff or bring them to the desk in person.  You must provide your Cornish ID number and the barcode number for each item you wish to renew.

CIRCULATION PERIODS

• Books: 2 weeks
• Scripts: 1 week
• Scores: 2 weeks
• Video (DVD, BluRay, VHS): 1 week
• Music Formats (CDs, Vinyl Records, Cassettes): 3 days (students); 1 week (faculty)
• Audio/Visual Equipment: Small items – 3 days.  Large items – Same day checkout. No renewal.
• Laptops: 2 weeks
• Hotspots: 2 weeks
• Class Reserve Materials: 2 hrs-Library Use Only, Overnight, or 3 Day. No renewal.
• Periodicals: 1 week
• Newspapers: library use only
• Reference Books (Special Collection): library use only
• Red Dot Books (Special Collection): library use only (faculty 3 days)
• Oversized Books (Special Collection): library use only (faculty 3 days)
• Image Collection: (Visual Arts Librarian for an appointment)