Library borrowing policy
| Who? | # of items | Loan period | # of renewals* | Renewal period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETF Leuven | Residential student | 15 | 6 weeks | 5 | 3 weeks |
| Residential thesis student* | 30 | 6 weeks | |||
| Open University student | 15 | 15 weeks | |||
| Open University thesis student* | 30 | 15 weeks | |||
| PhD student | 100 | 6 weeks | |||
| Staff | 100 | 6 weeks | |||
| Alumni | 10 | 6 weeks | |||
| Visitor | Year card | 10 | 6 weeks | ||
| Day card | – | – | – | – | |
*Items are automatically renewed unless they are requested ("placed on hold") by another user, regardless of the number of renewals left.
Most materials can be borrowed, including the New Books. The exceptions are:
| Item type | Identified by | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Reference books | Red dot on label and REF at the end of the call number | Important, valuable or fragile books |
| Required Reading | Orange dot on label | Books used for ETF courses, should always be available in the library |
| Periodicals/Journals | PER at start of call number | Difficult to replace |
⇨ The required reading can be consulted in the reading room. For reference books and journals, place a hold or make a scan during office opening hours.
Updated 24/10/22