Borrow/Renew

Library Account

My Library Account

Log into your Library Account (using your University of Idaho username and password) to:

  • Renew materials, review your loans, and make Summit requests online
  • Access library databases from anywhere in the world
  • Use Interlibrary Loan and view your pending ILL requests
  • Use "Request" link on physical items to set up "Curbside Pick Up". You'll receive an email when your item is ready, with a link to reserve a pick up time slot during open hours, Monday to Friday (contact libcirc@uidaho.edu with questions!).

Offline, use your Vandal Card to check out and renew Books, DVDs, and other materials from the library

Library Account Policies

Library Card Info Loan Periods Fines Renewal Options

How do I get a library card?

Library Cards for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Your Idaho Vandal ID card can be used as your library card to check out materials as well as to access your interlibrary loan account and other online materials.

If you have a valid University of Idaho network username and password, you will also be able to access databases like JSTOR, Web of Science and Academic Search Premier from off campus by using your University of Idaho username and password.

Preferred Name: the Library circulation system used to check in and out materials can be updated to include a preferred name. Patrons interested in changing the name used on this system should inquire at the circulation desk or email libcirc@uidaho.edu. Please note campus systems that use the U of I single sign-on system will still display the legally registered name for your account.

Guest Library Cards

Guest privileges are available to:

  • Idaho residents with photo ID (residents under 18 years old must have parent or guardian willing to establish a parent/child account)
  • WSU faculty, staff, and students with WSU ID
  • Summit Library members, who may use their home library's card

Guests may borrow books, DVDs and other library materials. If you are not actively affiliated with the university, you will not have remote access to most electronic resources or to some library-specific services.

Loan Periods

Generally, cardholders can borrow an unlimited number of items. Loan periods will vary depending on your status and the type of material being borrowed.

LOAN PERIODS FOR BOOKS IN THE UI MAIN STACKS
Status Loan Period Renewals Special Notes
Undergraduates; Guest Patrons 6 weeks Yes After a two-week loan period, all books can be recalled for use by others.
Faculty; Staff; Graduate Students 120 days renewal upon request Does not include Browsing books, A/V
LOAN PERIODS FOR OTHER MATERIALS IN THE UI MAIN STACKS
Type of Material Loan Period Renewals
Browsing Books 6 weeks no renewals
Board Games 3 days 1 renewal
CDs/DVDs/LPs 2 weeks no renewals
US Government Documents 6 weeks no renewals
Magazines and Journals library use only (1 day loan by special arrangement only) no renewals
Microfilm/microfiche library use only no renewals
Newspapers library use only no renewals
Reference Books/Maps/Atlases library use only no renewals
LOAN PERIODS FOR SUMMIT MATERIALS (NOT AVAILABLE TO GUESTS)
Type of Material Loan Period Renewals
Summit Books 6 weeks 1 renewals
Summit DVDs/CDs 6 days 1 renewals
LOAN PERIODS FOR INTERLIBRARY LOAN MATERIALS (NOT AVAILABLE TO GUESTS)
Type of Material Loan Period Renewals Special Notes
ILL Books 4 weeks on average (see note) 2 weeks on average (unless the lending library denies the renewal) Due dates and renewals are set by the lending institution, so loan periods may vary.
ILL DVDs/CDs 2 weeks on average (see note) 2 weeks on average (unless the lending library denies the renewal) Due dates and renewals are set by the lending institution, so loan periods may vary.
LOAN PERIODS FOR UI LIBRARY MULTIMEDIA (NOT AVAILABLE TO GUESTS)
Item Loan Period Fine Rate Replacement Cost
Portable Green Screen 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $110
Portable Light Kit 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $140
Canon Vixia G20, circulating 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $700
Canon Vixia G20, permanent hold 3 hours in-library $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $700
GoPro Hero 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $300
Tripod 24 hours Included in kit $25
TASCAM Field Recorder 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $100
External Hard Drive 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $60
32 GB microSD Card 24 hours Included in kit
SM57 Microphone 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour $100
Microphone stand 24 hours Included in kit $20
Miscellaneous accessories 24 hours $10/hour 1st 3 hours; $2/hour each additional hour Priced individually

Fines

  • Fines are $0.30 a day up to a maximum of $10.50 per book. Lost books have a charge of $70.00 for the book and a $20.00 processing fee. Fines for recalled books are $2.00 per day up to a maximum of $20.00.
  • Fines for Reserve materials are $2 per hour or partial hour for overdue items, maximum $20, for paper reserve. There are no fines for electronic reserve materials.

Renewing Library Materials

Three options available for renewing (only graduate students, faculty, and staff can renew):

  • Online at Your Library Account, where you can also see what items are checked out to you and when they are due
  • By telephone at (208) 885-6559
  • In person at the Circulation Desk (1st floor)