Borrowing Privileges: Library materials circulate to all Faculty, staff, students, and volunteers at the Academy upon presentation of a valid current Academy identification card. Alumni may join the Library for a $30.00 annual fee (see Library Desk for details).

Circulation Policy: Books circulate for three (3) weeks (with some exceptions), and may be renewed up to three (3) times (on the condition that no one else has requested them). Renewal can be done by phone, email, or in person - ask for details.

Videos circulate for one (1) week - cannot be renewed.

Subject file material - 25 images for three (3) weeks, and can be renewed.

Non-Circulating Materials: Periodicals and materials from Reference, Artist Files and selected items behind the Circulation Desk cannot be checked out of the library. These materials are designated "Library Use Only.”

Some additional items in the open stacks are marked for "Library Use Only" and may not be checked out. Books in poor condition may be judged by the staff to be too fragile for loan outside the Library.

Material will not be renewed if there is an outstanding hold or recall request.

Recalls: Material may be recalled at any time. The due date will change to two weeks, if the material is due later than that. When the material becomes available, the patron making the request will be notified and the book will be held for 14 days.
Requests for holds and recalls may be placed at either the Circulation Desk or by phone.

Reserves: Items that are required or supplemental readings for courses are placed on reserve to maximize the number of people who can use them. Reserve materials circulate to Academy patrons only.

Recalls cannot be placed on reserve materials.

Reserve materials may not be renewed.

Visual Resources:

Slides and digital images are for the exclusive use of Academy faculty and students.

Students may borrow slides only for required class presentations. Slides may not leave campus.

Overdues and Fines: Borrowers are encouraged to return and/or renew items in a timely fashion in order to avoid fines, which can accumulate quickly. Repetitive failure to follow the guidelines and policies below will result in the suspension of all Library privileges, indefinitely, if necessary.

Overdue notices: Paper overdue notices are a courtesy to the patron and are sent out after one week. The patron is responsible for all overdue fines, even if he or she has not received the notice. After 60 days overdue, the borrower is assessed a replacement charge and a $15 processing fee.

Fines:

Books are charged at $.10 per day, not including holidays and breaks.

Videos are charged at $ 1.00 per day.

A/V Equipment is charged at $10.00 per day.

Lost Library Materials: The borrower will be charged for the replacement of lost materials. This charge will be the cost of the item, plus a non-refundable $15 processing fee. Please note that many art monographs cost between $50 and $100 to replace. Many are also out of print and can exceed those amounts.

Outstanding obligations: Library debts must be fulfilled before registration for a new term. Failure to settle library obligations may affect a student’s eligibility to pre-register, receive a studio, participate in the Annual Student Exhibition, graduate, and/or receive a transcript.

Theft or damage: Library materials damaged while on loan are subject to replacement fees, and if done intentionally, to disciplinary action. Theft, successful or attempted, is also subject to disciplinary action.