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Carrier Library Circulation Services

The Circulation Services desk is located on the first floor of Carrier Library.

Checking out books
Books are checked out by JMU students, faculty, and staff using their University ID (JAC). The public is welcome to use Carrier Library’s resources, but must meet established criteria before checking out books.   

Returning Books
All library materials may be returned to any JMU Library location during operating hours. Books and media from any JMU Library may also be returned at any time via the drive-up book depository near East Campus Library, located on Alumni Drive. When the Libraries are closed, books may also be returned via Carrier Library's outside depository located near the end of the building to the left of the glass entrance.

Renewing Books
Books may be renewed by accessing "My LEO", by e-mail to library-circulation@jmu.edu, by calling 568-6150 during open hours, or by bringing proper identification to the Public Services Desk.    

Requesting / Holding Books
Books currently checked-out may be requested by another borrower who has proper identification. Place "hold requests" through LEO.

Recalling Books
Carrier Library may request books be returned after a minimum usage of 3 weeks, or immediately if needed for Course Reserves.  Borrower will be notified by email of new due date. Fines begin accruing on the 4th day after the new due date.  

Fine Policy
Borrowers are given 3 days past the due date to return books without paying fines. On the 4th day overdue, fines are assessed at $1.00 per book. Each additional day overdue is $.25 per book.  Undergrad and grad students are blocked from checking out materials when their fines reach $10.  Faculty, staff, and doctoral students are blocked at $100.

Lost Books
Replacement and processing fees are charged for books declared lost by the borrower, or not returned within 40 days after the due date.

 

Carrier Quick Links

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Contact Information
Phone: 540-568-6150
library-circulation@jmu.edu

Susan Nichols
Circulation Manager

Phone: 540-568-7012
nicholsd@jmu.edu

Robert Barrett
Public Services Desk/Delivery Coordinator

Phone: 540-568-6818
barretra@jmu.edu

Heather Roberts
Stack Maintenance Coordinator

Phone: 540-568-6498
roberthd@jmu.edu

Kate Worley
Reserves/Microforms Coordinator

Phone: 540-568-4664
worleycc@jmu.edu

Current and Bound Periodicals
Current Periodicals are located on the first floor in the reference area. Bound Journals (1980 and after) are located on stack levels 2A & 3A/B. All patrons may use periodicals in the library. Periodicals may be checked out by Doctoral Students, Faculty, and Staff for a limited time period.

Journals and Other Items in Storage
Requests to retrieve pre-1980 bound journals, or other items, from "Storage" may be made online (click here for form), or in person at the Public Services Desk. These items are retrieved hourly between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays with more limited hours on weekends.

My LEO
The "My LEO" function on LEO allows you to see the due dates of items you have checked out, track hold requests, see fines owed, renew items, and track reading history.