LibGuides: Library Policies: Checkout Policies

Carmichael Library Checkout Policies

New Borrower Criteria

To be an approved borrower of Carmichael Library a patron must meet one of the following criteria:

Be an affiliate of the University, a student at a NAAL Library Access Program institution (or another institution with a reciprocal library program), an Upward Bound student, or a Shelby County Educator.
Possess a permanent Montevallo mailing address.
All new borrowers must show a valid Photo I.D

Overdue Books and Fines

Fines for lost or overdue books may be paid online using the links below.

Fines are accessible by logging into your library account on the library homepage. It is recommended that you check with the checkout desk or email circulation@montevallo.edu to verify the amount before payment.

Renew Library Materials

To renew library materials, visit your library account and type in your UM ID number. You can also see how many items you have checked out or any fines associated with your account

Loan Period and Fine Rates by Borrower Type and Item Type

Item Type	Undergraduates, Montevallo Residents, Alumni, NAAL & Upward Bound	Graduate Students and Staff (no fines for staff)	Faculty (no fines for faculty)
Circulating Books, Audio Books, Scores	4 Weeks 2 Renewals $0.25 per day	8 Weeks 2 Renewals $0.25 per day	Academic Year 2 Renewals
Browsing	4 Weeks 0 Renewals $0.25 per day	4 Weeks 0 Renewals $0.25 per day	4 Weeks 0 Renewals
DVDs, Videotapes, CDs	1 Week 1 Renewal $0.25 per day	1 Week 1 Renewal $0.25 per day	1 Week 1 Renewal
Reserve Materials	As directed by instructor $1.00 per hour or $5.00 per day	As directed by instructor $1.00 per hour or $5.00 per day	As directed by instructor
Reference / Periodicals	Non-circulating	Non-circulating	See Director
Video Cameras, Tripods, DAR, Headphones, and Laptops	1 Week 0 Renewals $2.00 per day	1 Week 0 Renewals $2.00 per day	1 Week 0 Renewals
Group Study Room Keys	2 Hours 0 Renewals $1.00 per hour	2 Hours 0 Renewals $1.00 per hour	2 Hours 0 Renewals