Return Items- Borrowing
Where to Return Material
- Most items, including I-Share material – return to any Urbana campus library circulation desk or bookdrop
- Exceptions
- Loanable technology and video games – hand item to library staff at the circulation desk where you checked out the item
- Interlibrary Loan (NOT I-Share) materials – return to the Main Library Circulation Desk
- Fragile or Poor Condition items – hand item to library staff at the circulation desk where you checked out the item
- Recalled items – hand item to staff at a circulation desk
General Information
- Library materials can’t be returned through campus mail.
- Items are discharged from your account before being shipped back to the owning library.
- When your returned UIUC items are checked in, you’ll get a return receipt by email.
- Some I-Share libraries send return receipts by email when their items are returned, but others do not. To monitor your checked-out items in your Library account, click on the list of institutions on the side to see your current loans from each I-Share library.
- Urbana Free and Champaign Public Library material cannot be returned to U of I libraries.
Outside Bookdrops
Outside bookdrops can be found in the following locations:
- Funk ACES Library – Outside the south entrance (by the circle drive)
- Grainger Engineering Library – Southeast corner of the building (on the engineering quad, near the loading dock)
- Main Library – Southwest corner of the building, in the parking lot (upper level)
- Music Building – Outside the north entrance (opposite Krannert Center)
- U of I Library map and directory
Keep in mind the following when using a bookdrop:
- Advantages
- They’re available when the Library is closed.
- They’re convenient.
- Disadvantages
- Some items can’t be returned to a bookdrop (see Exceptions above).
- Items may not be discharged from your account as quickly. Most bookdrops are emptied daily when the library is open.
Recalls
The University Library will usually only recall items needed for Reserves. Borrowers are not able to initiate recalls online and are encouraged to contact Central Access Services staff at circlib@library.illinois.edu or at 217-333-8400 to inquire about other options (including Interlibrary Loan) for obtaining the desired material.
If an item you have checked out has been recalled, you will receive a notice indicating that the status of the item has changed to “recall”. This notice may also indicate that the due date has been shortened; usually the shortened due date is 15 days from the date the item was recalled. The Library’s recall policy insures that library materials are equitably available.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO A RECALL WILL RESULT IN A $5.00/DAY (maximum $30.00/item) FINE. This fine applies to ALL borrowers, including faculty and staff who are not normally charged processing fees. Once the item is overdue your borrowing privileges will be automatically suspended until the recalled item is returned to a Library staff member and checked in.