Circulation: Check out and Return

Your Gonzaga University ID card is your library card.

Bring your card with you to the Foley Center; it is required for a variety of on-site services including check out of materials as well as access to some electronic databases from locations outside the library. It is also your key to access the library after 9 pm (Sunday - Thursday).

How do I check out and return materials?

Present your ID card at the Circulation Desk on the main floor to check out material. All items that circulate are to be checked out and returned to the Foley Circulation Desk. An outside bookdrop is provided for your convenience. There is also a bookdrop located in the basement of College Hall, adjacent to Faculty Services. This drop is checked periodically throughout the week.

Where else can I use my card?

Present your Gonzaga ID card at these Spokane libraries to receive free borrowing privileges: Gonzaga's Chastek Law Library, Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College. Check at the Information Desk for a complete list of libraries from which you can borrow materials.

What if I'm not currently taking classes?

Student/Faculty/Staff library services are not available if you are not enrolled or employed by Gonzaga University.

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        Acquire a Library Card

Bring your valid Great Northern University or Moody Aviation student ID card with you to the Circulation Desk. A library account will be set up for you. Your student ID is required for checkout of all materials. Your card entitles you to check out up to 5 items of any circulating material in the Foley collection, but does not provide access to online databases. Your card will not allow access to the Chastek Law Library.

How Do I Check Out and Return Materials?

Present your student ID card card at the Circulation Desk on the main floor to check out material. All items that circulate are to be checked out and returned to the main Circulation Desk. An outside bookdrop is provided for your convenience.

Do I Have Access to Online Databases?

Due to license restrictions imposed by database vendors, remote access to most online databases is only available to current GU students, faculty, and staff. Inquire at the Information Desk about databases that are freely available to the public. You may access our online databases from inside Foley Center Library. Inquire at the Information Desk for more information.

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Acquire a Community Borrow Card

Bring your valid Gonzaga Alumni Association card with you to the Circulation Desk. You will be issued a Community Borrower Card, free of charge*. This card is required for check out of materials. Your card entitles you to check out any circulating material in the Foley collection, but does not provide access to online databases. Your card will not allow access to the Chastek Law Library. (*with validation of your GU affiliation)

How Do I Check Out and Return Materials?

Present your borrower card card at the Circulation Desk on the main floor to check out material. All items that circulate are to be checked out and returned to the main Circulation Desk. An outside bookdrop is provided for your convenience.

Do I Have Access to Online Databases?

Due to license restrictions imposed by database vendors, remote access to most online databases is only available to current GU students, faculty, and staff. Inquire at the Information Desk about databases that are freely available to the public. You may access our online databases from inside Foley Center Library. Inquire at the Information Desk for more information.

The Visitor Policy for general use of the Foley Center can be found here.

Acquire a Community Borrower's Card

You may purchase a library card at the Circulation Desk. The card costs $35 and is valid for one year. This card is required for check out of materials. Your card entitles you to check out any circulating material in the Foley collection, but does not provide access to online databases. You may pay for a Community Borrower's Card online here.

How Do I Check Out and Return Materials?

Present your borrower card card at the Circulation Desk on the main floor to check out material. All items that circulate are to be checked out and returned to the Foley Circulation Desk. An outside bookdrop is provided for your convenience.

Do I Have Access to Online Databases?

Due to license restrictions imposed by database vendors, remote access to most online databases is only available to current GU students, faculty, and staff. Inquire at refdesk@gonzaga.edu about databases that are freely available to the public. You may access our online databases from inside Foley Center Library. Inquire at the Information Desk for more information.

What Happens If I Return Something Late?

Everyone who borrows material from the library is expected to return them on time. Lost or damaged items will be subject to fees. A $100 charge will apply to any item more than 30 days overdue until it is returned. Overdue items must be returned to the Circulation Desk of the library before they may be checked out again.

What Items Can Be Recalled?

Any item checked out by any borrower may be recalled after two weeks if needed by another borrower or by the library. The person who has the item wil be notified and given 7 days to return it.

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Most items can be renewed as long as the item has not been requested by another user and if the item has not already reached its maximum renewal limit. Each renewal period is equivalent to the original check out period.

Patron Type                                                                                                                           Renewals

For current Gonzaga students, faculty, and staff, items can be renewed online using the "My Account" feature in the library catalog. To renew by phone, call the Circulation Desk at 509-313-5803. Please have you GU ID number available. You can also renew items in person at the Circulation Desk.

Interlibrary Loans can usually be renewed one time and is at the discretion of the lending library. To request an ILL renewal, log in to your ILLiad account and click "Checked Out & Renew Items" and follow the instructions. When we receive a response from the lender, we will inform you of your new due date. If your ILL item is overdue, call 509-313-3824 to request a renewal.

RECALL: If the item you want is checked out and you need it right away, ask to put a recall on the item. The person who has the item checked out has seven days to return it. When the item is returned you will be mailed a notice and the item will be held for you at the Circulation Desk for seven days. All circulating material is subject to recall. Any item checked out by any borrower may be recalled after two weeks if needed by another borrower or by the Library.

HOLD: If the item you want is checked out and you simply want to receive it when it's returned, ask to put a hold on the item. Whenever the item comes back the item will be held for you at the Circulation Desk. Holds may be placed in the catalog by using the hold request button and supplying your name and library card number.

Reserve materials are located at the Circulation Desk and can be checked out by current students only. Reserve materials cannot be renewed. Reserve items have various check out periods ranging from 1 hour to 3 days.

Current Gonzaga students, faculty, and staff can access their accounts by signing in on the Library Search tool, also called Primo. Once signed in, click My Account at the top-right of the page. This feature allows you to view current activity on your borrowing record  such as items out, fines owed, and holds pending. You can also renew your items from here.

Confidentiality: State law (Revised Code of Washington 42.17.310) upholds your right to confidentiality of your library borrowing record.