Borrow Library Materials
We offer unlimited borrowing of books, DVDs, and other items to current UNE students, faculty, employees, alumni and clinical affiliates.
See our borrowing policies for details.
Library Account
Sign in to your library account with your UNE ID and password to request items, see when materials are due, and renew online. Contact the access services librarian on your campus with any issues or questions.
How to Borrow
Bring the library items you want to borrow to the front desk and show your UNE ID card. If you decide not to borrow something, please place it on a re-shelving cart or give to the front desk staff.
Some resources are available for use within the libraries and cannot be borrowed:
- Reference books
- Newspapers
- Print and microfilm journals
- Test prep guides and flashcards
- Required textbooks & course reserves
- Anatomical Models
- Items in our special collections
- Chargers and equipment
Loan Times
| Who? | What? | How Long? |
|---|---|---|
| Students, Alumni & Affiliates | Books | 4 weeks |
| Faculty & Staff | Books | 4 months |
| Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates & Alumni | Popular Reading Collection Books | 4 weeks |
| Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates & Alumni | DVDs & CDs | 1 week |
| Students, Faculty & Staff | Course Reserves | 2 hours |
Returns
You can return library items to either campus library at the front desk or using the book drops located outside the library front entrances. Interlibrary loan items may take a few days to record your return.
Renewals
Most items can be renewed if you need to keep them longer than the original due date. Log into your library account to renew. You can also ask at the library front desk, email, or call (207) 602-3000.
Holds
Use the “Hold for Me” button to request that any item be held for you at the library front desk.
If the title you want:
- Has already been borrowed by someone else
- We will check it out to you once it has been returned. You can also borrow a copy from another library.
- Is at the other campus
- We will transfer it to your campus within 2 business days
We will send you an email when your held items are ready to be picked up at the library front desk.
Interlibrary Loan
Request free copies of anything we don’t have in our library collections.
Questions & Help
Contact the access services librarian for your campus with any questions about borrowing from the library.
