Using the Collections
How Long Items Can Be Checked Out
| Borrowing Length | Renewals | Overdue Fines/Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Music Scores | Feb 15 of next year | Renewable via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), e-mail, or in person | Replacement costs if book is lost |
| Recalled Materials | Generally due 5 days after the other patron's request | Not renewable | Account blocked |
| Bound Journals & Sound Recordings | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), e-mail, or in person | Replacement costs if lost |
| Videos/DVDs | 1 week (Limit: 10 at a time) | 1 renewal via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), e-mail, or in person | Replacement costs if video/DVD is lost |
| Current Science & Music Journals | In-Library Use Only | ||
| Special Collections | Case-by-case | Request by e-mail or in person | |
| E-ZBorrow Books | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod or e-mail | |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Varies - see white band on the item | Request renewal by responding to the "soon-to-be-due" courtesy e-mail; lending library may grant or refuse renewal | Replacement costs if material is lost |
| Borrowing Length | Renewals | Overdue Fines/Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, Music Scores, Bound Journals, & Sound Recordings | 28 days | 2 renewals by via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), or e-mail; 3rd renewal can be done in person only | 3 week grace period with no fines, after that: at least $15 fine |
| Recalled Materials | Generally due 5 days after the other patron's request | Not renewable | $2 per day |
| Videos/DVDs | 1 week (Limit: 5 at a time) | 1 3-day renewal via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), or e-mail | HC, BMC items: 10 day grace, then at least $15 fine* — SC items: $1/day |
| Current Science & Music Journals | In-Library Use Only | ||
| Special Collections | Case-by-case | Request by e-mail or in person | |
| E-ZBorrow Books | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod or e-mail | $1 per day |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Varies - see white band on the book or material | Request renewal by responding to the "soon-to-be-due" courtesy e-mail; lending library may grant or refuse renewal | $1 per day |
| Reserves | 2 hours, in-library use. Most items may be checked out overnight and are due within 2 hours of opening the following day. | Unlimited renewals in person at the circulation desk, unless the item has been requested by another patron | HC items: 2 day grace period, but professor is notified, then at least $15 fine* — BMC items: $1/hour — SC items: 1 penalty point/hr |
*After the grace period a bill is sent that includes a replacement cost for the material, a $10 processing fee and a $15 billing fee. Items returned after a bill has been sent will have the replacement cost and $10 fee waived; the $15 fine stands. Items returned after a bill has been sent to the Business Office for collection will only have the replacement cost waived; $25 stands.
| Borrowing Length | Renewals | Overdue Fines/Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Music Scores | 1 semester | 2 renewals via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), or e-mail; 3rd renewal can be done in person only | 3 week grace period with no fines, after that: at least $15 fine |
| Recalled Materials | Generally due 5 days after the other patron's request | Not renewable | $2 per day |
| Videos/DVDs | 1 week (Limit: 5 at a time) | 1 3-day renewal via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), or e-mail | HC, BMC items: 10 day grace, then at least $15 fine* — SC items: $1/day |
| Bound Journals & Sound Recordings | 28 days | Renewable via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175), e-mail, or in person | 3 week grace period with no fines, after that: at least $15 fine |
| Current Science & Music Journals | In-Library Use Only | ||
| Special Collections | Case-by-case | Request by e-mail or in person | |
| E-ZBorrow Books | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod or e-mail | $1 per day |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Varies - see white band on the book or material | Request renewal by responding to the "soon-to-be-due" courtesy e-mail; lending library may grant or refuse renewal | $1 per day |
| Reserves | 2 hours, in-library use. Most items may be checked out overnight and are due within 2 hours of opening the following day. | Unlimited renewals in person at the circulation desk, unless the item has been requested by another patron | HC items: 2 day grace period, but professor is notified, then at least $15 fine* — BMC items: $1/hour — SC items: 1 penalty point/hr |
*After the grace period a bill is sent that includes a replacement cost for the material, a $10 processing fee and a $15 billing fee. Items returned after a bill has been sent will have the replacement cost and $10 fee waived; the $15 fine stands. Items returned after a bill has been sent to the Business Office for collection will only have the replacement cost waived; $25 stands.
Alumni may have up to 15 items checked out at a given time.
| Borrowing Length | Renewals | Overdue Fines/Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Music Scores | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175) or e-mail; 3rd renewal can be done in person only | 3 week grace period with no fines, after that: at least $15 fine |
| Recalled Materials | Generally due 5 days after the other patron's request; you cannot recall items from other patrons | Not renewable | $2 per day |
| Videos/DVDs | 4 days (Limit: 3 at a time) | 1 renewal | HC items, BMC items: 10 day grace, then at least $15 fine* — SC items: $1/day |
| Periodicals/Journals | In-Library use only | ||
| Sound Recordings | 1 week | 1 renewal | HC items: 10 day grace period, then at least $15 fine* |
| E-ZBorrow Books | Not available for use | ||
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Not available for use |
*After the grace period a bill is sent that includes a replacement cost for the material, a $10 processing fee and a $15 billing fee.
Please view the Libraries' policy on who may be extended courtesy borrowing privileges.
NOTE: Those with courtesy borrowing privileges may have up to 10 items checked out at a given time.
| Borrowing Length | Renewals | Overdue Fines/Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Music Scores | 28 days | 2 renewals via Tripod, phone (610-896-1175) or e-mail; 3rd renewal can be done in person only | 3 week grace period with no fines, after that: at least $15 fine |
| Recalled Materials | Generally due 5 days after the other patron's request; you cannot recall items from other patrons | Not renewable | $2 per day |
| Videos/DVDs | 4 days (Limit: 3 at a time) | 1 renewal | HC items, BMC items: 10 day grace, then at least $15 fine* — SC items: $1/day |
| Periodicals/Journals | In-Library use only | ||
| Sound Recordings | 1 week | 1 renewal | HC items: 10 day grace period, then at least $15 fine* |
| E-ZBorrow Books | Not available for use | ||
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | Not available for use |
*After the grace period a bill is sent that includes a replacement cost for the material, a $10 processing fee and a $15 billing fee.
Renew Checked Out Items
If you would like to renew your Tri-Co item(s), sign in to Tripod or stop by any library front desk. Please note:
- Most Tri-Co items can be renewed twice online—subsequent renewals must be done at any library front desk.
- Certain Tri-Co items (such as videos, CDs, reserve items) allow for fewer than 2 online renewals (if any). If you are unable to renew via Tripod, please stop by any library front desk.
If you would like to renew your E-ZBorrow item(s) (those with blue bands), log in to Tripod. You may renew E-ZBorrow items twice.
If you would like to renew your Interlibrary Loan item(s) (those with white bands), do one of the following (and note that renewal is contingent upon lending library's approval):
Besides Books, What Else Can Be Borrowed?
The Libraries has lots of different items available for you to borrow. Some examples include:
Use Online Resources From Off-Campus
Current Haverford students, faculty, and staff can access subscription databases from off-campus by logging in to EZProxy using your email login and password.
Once you have logged in, the URL of the page your are on will contain "ezproxy.haverford.edu" (e.g., "http://tripod.brynmawr.edu.ezproxy.haverford.edu"). If you no longer see "ezproxy.haverford.edu" in the URL, then add https://ezproxy.haverford.edu/login?url= to the beginning of the resource's URL to reinitiate your EZProxy session. Because EZProxy works by dynamically re-writing URLs, ensure you navigate by clicking on links within a page, not by typing in URLs into the address bar.
A Tri-Co page with frequently asked questions about EZProxy is available.
If you have any other questions or issues, please contact the Libraries at (610) 896-1175 or .
Alumni can access JSTOR and Project MUSE from off-campus as well. For more information, click here.
Course Support
Course Guides
Reserves
To see what is on physical reserves for a particular course, search by either professor last name or course number/name:
To see what is on electronic reserve, see your Moodle course.
Any questions about reserves may be directed to Theresa Donahue (for Magill Library reserves), Dora Wong (for White Science Library reserves), or Adam Crandell (for Union Music Library reserves).
(Professors wishing to put something on either physical or electronic reserve, read more here.)
Other Services
You may be interested in the help that the Libraries' Digital Scholarship team can provide, such as toolboxes to help you with your digital projects. Find out more on the Digital Scholarship page.