Borrowing limits, loan periods for items in the Libraries’ General Collections are outlined below based on your affiliation with the University of Florida. For more information regarding our Library policies, please visit our Borrowing Policies page.
Students
Student information
| Affiliation type | Borrowing limit | loan period |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 100 items | 8 weeks |
| Graduate Students | 250 items | 8 weeks |
| Registered Graduate Exchange Students | 250 items | 8 weeks |
UF Students have access to:
- Interlibrary Loan and UBorrow services.
- Off-campus remote access to UF proprietary databases and electronic resources.
PK Yonge Junior/Senior
Contact the PK Yonge Library for circulation privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 5 items for a loan period of 3 weeks, and will receive on-site access to databases.
Class Auditor
Contact Library West for circulation privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 100 items for a loan period of 8 weeks and will receive on-site access to databases.
Special programs (ELI, REU, and SSTP students)
Your circulation privileges are verified through your department. Once your account is established, you may borrow 5 items for a loan period of 1 week and will receive on-site access to databases.
Faculty
Faculty information
| Affiliation | Borrowing limit | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| Post Docs | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| Visiting Adjuncts | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| Courtesy Faculty | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| Law Faculty | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| PK Yonge Faculty | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
| UF Emeritus | 350 items | April 1st/October 1st |
UF Faculty have access to:
- Interlibrary Loan and UBorrow services.
- Off-campus remote access to UF proprietary databases and electronic resources.
Research/Visiting Scholar, UF International Scholar or UF Faculty Affiliate
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 100 items for a loan period of 8 weeks. You will be able to access databases off-site with the VPN client, and are eligible for Interlibrary Loan and Uborrow services.
County Extension Agent
Contact Library West for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 350 items with due dates falling on April 1st or October 1st. You will have off-campus access to library databases, Interlibrary Loan and Uborrow services.
Staff
Staff information
| Affiliation | Borrowing limit | loan period |
|---|---|---|
| UF Staff (OPS, TEAMS, USPS) | 100 items | 8 weeks |
| UF Health Employee | 100 items | 8 weeks |
| UF Foundation staff | 100 items | 8 weeks |
| Athletic Association | 100 items | 8 weeks |
| PK Yonge staff | 100 items | 8 weeks |
UF Staff have access to:
- Interlibrary Loan and UBorrow services.
- Off-campus remote access to UF proprietary databases and electronic resources.
Courtesy staff (including docents)
Contact Library West for circulation privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks and will receive on-site access to databases.
Retired Affiliates
Retired Staff
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow up to 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases.
Oak Hammock Resident
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 350 items with due dates falling on April 1st or October 1st. You will have off-campus access to library databases, Interlibrary Loan and Uborrow services.
Special Borrowers
Spouse or domestic partner of UF faculty, staff, or student
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases.
Student, faculty, or staff of the Florida State University/College System
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases.
UF President’s Council
Follow the link below to apply for library privileges. Once your account is established, you may borrow 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases.
Library Friend
Once your library account is established, you may borrow 10 items for a loan period of 8 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases.
Visitors
Library Privileges for Visitors
Special Borrower privileges allow you to borrow 10 items for a loan period of 3 weeks. You will also receive on-site access to databases. Follow the link below to find information about purchasing Special Borrower's privileges.