Answered By: John DeLooper
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026     Views:

How long can I borrow a book?

Current circulation policies are listed below: 

Loan length:

  • Regular loans:  16 weeks [for all user groups; exceptions can be made at service desk]
  • Reserve loans:  As dictated by campus library
  • Maximum loan length:  48 weeks

Overdue fines:

  • Regular loans:  Amnesty continues
  • Reserve loans:  As dictated by campus library

Lost loans:

  • Regular loans:  Turn to lost 20 days after items are due [Overdue Notices to be sent 5, 10, 15 days after due date]
  • Reserve loans:  As dictated by campus library [Lehman Reserve Loans are two-hours of in-building use]

Full details about CUNY's current borrowing policies can be found at CUNY Access and Borrowing page and via CUNY's Circulation Information.

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