Who May Borrow?
Students, faculty and staff of Salem State College with a valid ID may borrow library materials. Patrons of NOBLE libraries may borrow materials upon presentation of their current valid college ID or public library card. No other form of ID accepted. Students, faculty and staff from any other Massachusetts state institution of higher education may borrow materials upon presentation of their current valid ID.

Loan Period
Library materials circulate for three weeks and may be renewed a a total of two times. Public library patrons may check out a total of ten items with one renewal. Faculty may borrow for a semester.

Renewal
Items not on hold for another patron may be renewed two times. Renewal may be done in person, or over the phone. Either the materials, or an ID are required for renewal.

Recalls/Holds
Items currently checked out may be placed on hold, or recalled from the current patron. If an item is placed on hold, the current patron will not be able to renew it, and must return it by the due date. To place a hold please speak to someone at the Circulation Desk.