Visiting Scholars

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UNCW Visiting Scholar library privileges are issued by the Randall Library Circulation Department, upon approval by the Circulation Supervisor or Assistant University Librarian. Qualifying scholars are issued a card good for one year (renewable) at no charge.

The following are the minimum eligibility criteria for a Visiting Scholar card at UNCW’s Randall Library:

• The individual must be visiting from an institution or organization outside the UNC system, with demonstrated proof of enrollment, employment, or evidence of a publication or other scholarly project.

Visiting Scholar library privileges are especially suited for:

• Current or retired faculty from institutions of higher education outside the UNC system and North Carolina Community College system faculty.
• Currently enrolled doctoral and master’s candidates from non-UNC system universities who reside in the area;
•  Independent scholars working on a publication or other scholarly project.

PRIVILEGES
Visiting Scholars are eligible to borrow books, government documents, audiovisual materials (CDs, VHS, DVDs, Audio Books), and items from the FeaturedNew Books collection.

How to borrow materials

1. Present your Randall Library Borrower's Card and photo ID for each transaction.
2. Borrowing privileges are not transferable.
3. Borrowers are responsible for materials borrowed until they are returned to the Library. Lost or damaged material must be paid for; a replacement cost and a $15 non-refundable billing fee for each item billed is charged.
4. Renewal of borrowed materials is allowed unless another user has placed a hold request for the item and/or an item is overdue.  Please see renewals information below.

Loan Period

• 28 days for books and government documents
• 21 days for books from the Featured New Books collection, with one renewal allowed
• 7 days for audiovisual materials (CDs, VHS, DVDs, Audio Books)
• Reference items and periodicals must be used in the building

Restrictions

Visiting Scholars are not eligible for:

• Check out of laptops, equipment, or reserve items.
•  Interlibrary Loan services.
• Remote database access due to licensing restrictions.
• eReaders

Overdue, Damage and Replacement Charges

• The library does not charge fines but borrowing privileges may be revoked or blocked if a user has overdue books.
   
• If items are overdue for two weeks or more, the item’s replacement cost and a $15 non-refundable billing fee per item will be assessed.
   
• Borrowing privileges will be blocked if a user owes the library money.

Renewals

• Renew items by phone (910-962-3272), by email (rlcirculation [at] uncw [dot] edu), or in person.  If another user has placed a hold request for that item, renewals will not be permitted.
   
• CDs, VHS, DVDs, and Audio Books are limited to two (2) renewals per item and the renewal period is for seven (days) per renewal.  If another user has placed a hold request for that item, renewals will not be permitted.

Assistance

Please inquire at the Learning Commons Help Desk for assistance in using the library and at the Circulation Desk for questions about borrowing privileges and your library account.  Questions about this policy may be addressed to Jennifer Corder, Library Executive Assistant, at 910-962-3270, or to corderj [at] uncw [dot] edu.

Visiting Scholars must follow all regulatory requirements and UNCW policies that apply to his or her activities while at UNCW.

Last update: May 5, 2011