LOANS/RENEWALS
- The checkout period for books at Ryan Library for PLNU students, staff, alumni, and community members is 3 weeks, with an option to renew once for an additional 3 weeks.
- The checkout period for books for FACULTY is 6 months, with no option to renew.
- The checkout period for books for ADJUNCT FACULTY is 3 months, with no option to renew.
RENEW online by logging in and using the "My Library Account" link in the upper right of the screen.
BOOKS, CDs, DVDs: Loan period is 3 weeks for Books, Audiobooks, and CDs; 1 week for DVDs
- The overdue charge is $1 per day per item (up to $55).
- The replacement cost is $55 per item.
RESERVE BOOKS: Loan period varies
- The overdue charge for a 1 or 2-hr. Reserve Book is $1 per hour (up to $20).
- The overdue charge for a 1 or 2-day Reserve Book is $20 (flat fee).
- The replacement cost is $55 per item.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL): Loan period, renewals, and fines vary
iPad + components: Loan period is 5 days
- iPads may only be checked out by current PLNU student, staff, or faculty members.
- Renewal is in person only at the library Circulation Desk.
- The overdue charge for iPad + components is $10 per day per item.
- The replacement cost for a lost iPad + components is $580. (iPad $500 + cord/charger $30 + carrying case $50)
- In addition, a $15 processing fee will be added to the replacement cost for each item, when not lost/damaged as a complete set.
OVERDUE AND LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS: Charges
- Student overdue/lost item charges must be paid at the cashier’s window in Draper Hall or online through their student account portal.
- Faculty, staff, or community members must contact the Circulation Supervisor at circlib@pointloma.edu, or 619-849-2372.
