All equipment circulates on a first-come, first-served basis from the Library Help Desk during normal library hours. Only patrons who are actively affiliated with Alverno College (students, staff, and faculty) may check out equipment. Photo ID is required.
Types of Equipment
Equipment Policies
28 Day Initial Loans
3 Renewals Maximum
No Overdue Fines
Loan Period
All equipment has an initial loan period of 28 days with a maximum of three renewals.
Fines & Fees
Although we do not charge a daily overdue fine for equipment, these items are marked "Lost" immediately if not returned on the due date. Lost items incur an item replacement fee based on the current price of the same or comparable equipment.
- Item replacement fees are automatically waived if the item is returned undamaged.
- If an item cannot be returned on time due to extenuating circumstances, please contact the librarians at library@alverno.edu.
- Patrons with more than $20 in fines on their account cannot check out equipment until their balance is paid off.
Return Policies
All equipment must be picked up from and returned to the Library Help Desk.
- We are unable to ship items directly to patrons or to the Mesa campus.
- Equipment will not be considered returned until a library employee has checked it in.
- Patrons are responsible for paying the replacement cost of items that are not returned to an employee and are lost, stolen, or damaged.
- The Library's book drops are not secure locations to return equipment. If equipment must be returned outside of the Library's hours, please contact the librarians at library@alverno.edu to arrange this in advance.
