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The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. The university's library, Mullen Library, allows users to renew borrowed books by initiating a Recall. A Recall can be placed on a book that is currently on loan to another user, and once placed, the current borrower will have 15 days to return the book. Library users are responsible for returning all materials on time and will be fined for overdue items.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location of Catholic University of America | Washington, D.C. |
| Name of the library | Mullen Library |
| Renewal process | Tentative due date is assigned until the renewal is approved |
| Returning process | Items can be returned to the 24-hour Book Drop box at the back entrance of Mullen Library. Media items like DVDs and CDs cannot be returned to the Book Drop box |
| Fines | Fines are assessed for overdue items, and replacement fees are charged for lost items. Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines reach $25 |
| Lost items | If a book is lost, the library user will be responsible for all fines associated with the lost item ($120 in total). The library staff will search for the book for six weeks if a Search Request is submitted |
| Book pickup | A request for a book that is not currently on loan and is available in Mullen Library. The book will be held at the circulation desk for pickup |
| Recall | A request for a book that is currently on loan to another user. The current borrower will need to return the book within 15 days to avoid a recall fine |
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Requesting a book pickup
To request a book pickup from the Catholic University library, you must be a current student, faculty member, faculty associate, or staff member with a valid Cardinal Card (Catholic University ID).
You can initiate a book pickup request for a book that is not currently on loan and is available in Mullen Library. To do this, go to the library homepage and select the "Books" search tab. Type in the book title and click "Search." If the book is available, you can place a request, and library staff will pull the book from the Stacks and hold it at the circulation desk for you to pick up.
Please note that you cannot place a book pickup request on a Reserve or Reference item. Also, if the Circulation Desk is closed, you can use the self-check station to borrow books from the Stacks, which close 30 minutes before the building.
If you lose a book, you will be responsible for all fines associated with the lost item, including the replacement fee, lost processing fee, and overdue fine. If you believe you have returned a lost book, you may submit a Search Request at the Mullen Circulation Desk, and staff will search for the book for six weeks.
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Initiating a recall
If you are unable to locate a book that you believe you have returned, you may submit a Search Request at the Mullen Circulation Desk. The library staff will search for the book for six weeks. If the book is found, the associated fines are amended. If the book is not found, the library user will be responsible for all fines, including the replacement fee, lost processing fee, and overdue fine.
It is important to note that library users are responsible for returning all materials on time, and due dates are acknowledged even when the library is closed. Media items such as DVDs and CDs cannot be returned to the Book Drop box; they must be returned to the circulation desk during operating hours.
To avoid fines, it is recommended to renew borrowed books before the due date. The renewal process may vary depending on the specific library and its policies. It is always a good idea to review the library's website or contact their staff for detailed instructions on renewing books and initiating recalls.
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Returning items
Library users are responsible for returning all materials on time. Due dates are acknowledged even when the library is closed. If the library is closed, items can be returned to the 24-hour Book Drop box located at the back entrance of Mullen Library. Media items, such as DVDs and CDs, cannot be returned to the Book Drop box.
If you lose a Catholic University library book, the following fines will appear on your account: If you find and return the lost item to the library, the following fines are amended. Replacement copies of lost books are not accepted. If a library user believes that they have returned a lost book to the library, they may submit a Search Request at the Mullen Circulation Desk. The library staff will search for the book for six weeks. If the book is found within six weeks, the fines are amended. If the book is not found after six weeks of searching, the library user will be responsible for all fines associated with the lost item ($120 in total).
If you lose a book that you have borrowed from one of the Washington Research Library Consortium Libraries (WRLC), you must contact the lending library directly with any questions or concerns regarding the book.
Recalls should only be made if an item is not available through another method, such as Borrow Direct or Interlibrary Loan, or Scan and Deliver. If a book is listed in CLIO as “In Use,” you may place a request to recall the item. You will receive a notice when the item is ready for pickup. When a book is recalled from you by another patron, or if an instructor needs it for a course, the due date for that book will be reset, and you will be asked to return the item.
Library laptops and devices must be returned to the circulation desk of the library from which they were borrowed. UC Berkeley Library books may also be returned by mail. The items may be mailed to the following address:
Main Circulation
University of California, Berkeley Library Mailroom
245 Moffitt Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Patrons will be responsible for the books until they are received by the Library and are checked in. As such, we always recommend taking advantage of the tracking and/or insurance options from the mail service you use.
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Lost books
If you lose a book borrowed from the Catholic University library, the following fines will appear on your account: a replacement fee, a lost processing fee, and an overdue fine. If you find the book and return it to the library, you will still need to pay fines. If you believe that you have returned the lost book, you may submit a Search Request at the Mullen Circulation Desk. The library staff will search for the book for six weeks. If the book is found, you will not be charged. However, if the book is not found after six weeks, you will be responsible for all fines associated with the lost item, which totals $120.
If you lose a book borrowed from one of the Washington Research Library Consortium Libraries (WRLC), you must contact the lending library directly. When you accrue $25 in fines, your borrowing privileges are suspended. When your fines and fees exceed $106, a Hold will be placed on your account, and you will be unable to register for the new semester or obtain transcripts. All fines and fees may be paid at Mullen Library using a credit card or exact cash.
It is important to note that library users are responsible for all materials charged to their library account, and overdue items will result in fines. To avoid losing books and incurring fines, keep track of due dates and return items on time. Additionally, utilize the renewal option if you need more time with the borrowed materials.
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Fines and fees
At the Catholic University of America, library users are responsible for all materials charged to their library account. Fines are assessed for overdue items, and replacement fees are charged for lost items, including equipment. When you accrue $25 in fines, your borrowing privileges are suspended. Through the "My Library Account" service, users can monitor their fines and request renewals.
At the University of Pittsburgh, overdue fines are $1 per day per item. When an item is 28 days overdue, a final notice is sent, and the user's borrowing privileges may be suspended until the situation is resolved. Once overdue material is returned, a bill that includes the total amount of the fine is generated and sent within one business day. The replacement amount will be billed after one month. The amount is based on the current acquisition cost plus a non-refundable $25 processing fee for each item. Library users who wish to provide a replacement copy for lost or damaged library materials may do so, however, the replacement copy is subject to approval, and a $25 lost item processing fee will be assessed.
At UCLA, replacement fees reflect the actual or average cost of replacing particular items, and the library uses this money for item purchases and binding. Users with unpaid fees and fines will be blocked from checking out, renewing, and requesting library material or equipment. A user who reports that an item has been lost is responsible for the replacement charge, any overdue fines that may have accrued, and a binding charge if applicable. Users may also be assessed repair or replacement charges for damaged items.
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Frequently asked questions
You can renew a book by initiating a Recall. This is a request made by a Catholic University library user for a book that is currently on loan to another user. Once a Recall has been placed, the current borrower will have 15 days to return the book.
If you lose a book, you will be responsible for all fines associated with the lost item, which amounts to $120. If you find and return the lost item, the fines are amended.
When the Circulation Desk is open, you may return books there. When the desk is closed, you can use the self-check station to return books from the Stacks. If the library is closed, you can return items to the 24-hour Book Drop box at the back entrance of Mullen Library.
