You may be able to borrow textbooks and other recommended course readings for short periods. To check the availability of a book, log into course reserves through D2L or search here.
Bring your valid Ram Card or driver's license.
No, we check out reserve material on a first come, first served basis. We do have an ad hoc wait list that we will use in the case of very popular materials. If an item is out when you come to look for it, you can leave us your name, the book title, and your phone number or email address and we'll try to contact you when the item is returned. You'll have fifteen minutes to pick it up, or it will be returned to the shelf or moved to the next person waiting.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a free service for WCU students, faculty, and staff that gets you a book, article, or other material not available at West Chester University Libraries. We work with libraries around the world to get you this material.
For more information and to request a book or article, visit our ILL page: https://library.wcupa.edu/ill
| Loan Type | Loan Period | Renewals | Replacement Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Book, Score, CD, and LP Collections | 56 days | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| New Books | 56 days | 0 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Children's Collections | 35 days | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Course Reserves | 3 hours (standard), overnight, or 7 days | if no one is waiting | Applied 24 hours after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| DVDs, Videos, Films, and Board Games | 35 days | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Equipment | 3 days | 0 | Applied 7 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Laptops | 14 days (Library Help), 7 days (Presser Music Library) | If available | Applied 2 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) | Varies (determined by lending library) | Determined by lending library | Determined by lending library |
| EZborrow | 84 days | 0 | Determined by lending library |
| Loan Type | Loan Period | Renewals | Replacement Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Book, Score, CD, and LP Collections | 6 months | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| New Books | 6 months | 0 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Children's Collections | 35 days | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Course Reserves | 3 hours (standard), overnight, or 7 days | if no one is waiting | Applied 24 hours after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| DVDs, Videos, & Films | 35 days | 1 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Equipment | 3 days | 0 | Applied 7 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)* | Varies (determined by lending library) | Determined by lending library | Determined by lending library |
| EZBorrow* | 84 days | 0 | Determined by lending library |
*ILLiad and EZBorrow are not available to retirees.
| Loan Type | Loan Period | Renewals | Replacement Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Book, Score, CD, and LP Collections | 35 days | 0 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Children's Collections | 35 days | 0 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| DVDs, Videos, & Films | 35 days | 0 | Applied 35 days after due date, non-refundable if item is replaced |
| Reserve Books | Library Use Only | n/a | n/a |
For information about getting a WCU library card, see our borrowing policies.