Borrowing
Getting Started
- You need your Montclair State University ID to borrow library materials.
- Community borrowers may use their local library card. All New Jersey residents are eligible for borrowing privileges (minimum age is 18).
- Check out books and other items at the Front Desk (first floor lobby). You may also use the self-checkout machine located on the 1st Floor.
- Return library materials to the Front Desk or after hours to the book drop (by the entrance/exit doors of the Library).
Please read the Borrower’s Policy.
Table of Contents
My Library Account
Access your library account to view checked-out items, due dates, holds, and fines all in one place. Easily renew materials, manage requests, and keep track of your borrowing activity through a simple, user-friendly dashboard.
Borrowing Books
| Patron Type | Limit | Loan Period | Renewals | Holds | Fines | Lost Book Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 25 | 90 days* | 0 renewals | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Graduate Students | 100 | semester | 3 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Faculty, Staff, and Emeritus | 100 | semester | 10 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Montclair State Families | 10 | 28 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Alumni and Retirees | 10 | 28 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Non-Montclair State Borrowers | 10 | 28 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
*Except at the end of each semester when the due date falls on the last day of the term.
Borrowing Multimedia - Audiotapes, CDs, Records, Videos, DVDs
| Patron Type | Limit | Loan Period | Renewals | Holds | Fines | Lost Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty, Staff, Emeritus, and Graduate Students | 3 | 7 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Undergraduate Students | 2 | 7 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
| Alumni, Retirees, Montclair State Families, and Non-Montclair State Borrowers | 2 | 3 days | 1 per item | Yes | None | $80.00 |
Renewals
- Overdue items, items that have reached their renewal limit, and items for which there are outstanding holds (i.e., items requested by other patrons) are non-renewable.
- Renewals are automatically blocked if you have any overdue items or outstanding fines.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Services
Request materials beyond Montclair State University Libraries through Interlibrary Loan, giving you access to books, articles, and other resources from libraries around the world.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Access materials from a broader network of libraries through reciprocal borrowing programs (PALCI, ReBL, and VALE).
EZBorrow
EZBorrow is a FAST interlibrary lending solution that enables students, faculty, and staff affiliated with participating institutions to explore, request, and obtain physical library resources.
Borrowing for Alumni & Community Members
Alumni, Retirees and Montclair State Family Borrowers
Alumni, retirees, and Montclair State University family members can register for borrowing privileges and access a variety of library materials with proper identification.
Non-Montclair State Borrowers
Non-Montclair State borrowers, including community members and businesses, can register for borrowing privileges and access library materials with proper identification.
