VT research faculty and graduate students borrowing privileges
Research Faculty
| Format | Loan Period | Maximum No. of Items | Number of Renewals | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 90 days | 100 | 7 | See note below |
| Storage Journals | 21 days | 0 | ||
| Newman Popular Reading | 21 days | 0 | ||
| Scripts | 30 days | 3 | ||
| Compact Discs, Audiocassettes, Phonorecords | 90 days | 1 | ||
| Videos, DVDs, Optical Discs | 3 days | 2 | 0 | $1.00/day See note below |
As a general rule, faculty and staff are not fined for the late return/renewal of library books. However, faculty and staff are fined $1.00 per day late for not honoring recalls and the late return of videos for personal use.
Research Graduate Students
| Format | Loan Period | Maximum No. of Items | Number of Renewals | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 90 days | 100 | 7 | $0.25/day |
| Storage Journals | 21 days | 0 | $0.25/day | |
| Newman Popular Reading | 21 days | 0 | $1.00/day | |
| Scripts | 30 days | 3 | $1.00/day | |
| Compact Discs, Audiocassettes, Phonorecords | 90 days | 1 | $1.00/day | |
| Videos, DVDs, Optical Discs | 3 days | 2 | 0 | $1.00/day |
To apply for research status, you must complete an online application.
