Carmichael Library Checkout Policies
To be an approved borrower of Carmichael Library a patron must meet one of the following criteria:
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.
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
| Item Type |
Undergraduates, |
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 |
