Borrower’s Policy

  • Eligible borrowers include Montclair faculty, staff, students, families, alumni and retirees, and Non-Montclair State borrowers.
  • To borrow library materials, Montclair faculty, staff and students need a valid University ID card. Alumni need a Montclair or Bloomfield College Alumni ID card. Montclair family borrowers must provide their Montclair State University Family ID card. A state issued ID cannot be substituted for the Montclair ID card. You must also be registered in the Library’s automated circulation system. If you are not a current Montclair affiliate you may register for borrowing privileges by presenting an Alumni ID card or your state issued ID at the library Front Desk.
  • Borrower records contain the identity of a patron and information concerning their use and circulation of library materials. This information is strictly confidential and is not divulged or discussed with anyone except the patron.
  • Borrower IDs are non-transferable. Patrons may not allow others to use their University ID to borrow library materials. Report theft/loss of your University ID to the ID Card Office.
  • Borrowers are responsible for informing the Front Desk of any changes in address, telephone number or academic status so their borrower record can be updated.
  • Borrowers are responsible for library materials checked out and are liable for any overdue fines (where appropriate) and fees for damaged and lost materials.
  • Borrowers are responsible for keeping track of the due dates for borrowed materials and for returning or renewing them by the date due.

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Overdues, Fines and Fees

  • No fines are charged for overdue items for library patrons, however, further borrowing may not be permitted until items are returned.
  • For students, unpaid library obligations will be referred to Student Accounts, which may result in the inability to register for classes or reserve a dorm room, and the withholding of transcripts and/or diplomas.
  • A fee of $80.00 (average book price) will be charged for lost or damaged books. However, the Library retains the right to determine the value of any lost book. No refunds will be given for books returned after payment has been made. Costs will be assessed for damage to library materials. We also accept replacement copies (same or later edition), new or used (in a good condition) in lieu of paying the $80 fee.
  • Payment may be made in person or via mail. Bring checks or money orders directly to the Front Desk. Students may pay bills with credit cards at the Student Accounts Office. Remit checks or money orders to the Access Services Department, Harry A. Sprague Library, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. Please make checks or money orders payable to Montclair State University.
  • Unpaid fines and fees will be referred to a collections agency.