Access, Circulation, Fines, & Lost Materials
Access to The Burke Library | Disability Accommodations | Fines & Lost Materials | Alumni
Circulation Policies: by Material Type | by Patron Category
Access to The Burke Library
The library access information below conforms to the general access policies of Columbia University Libraries. For more complete information about access to The Burke Library, please contact the CU Libraries Library Information Office located in Butler Library, or The Burke Library directly. Please note that a $20 fee for a picture ID may be charged. A map to the Library Information Office can be found here.
Accessibility & Disability Accommodations
Columbia University is committed to ensuring that the services and programs offered by the Libraries and CUIT are accessible to all patrons. The University works with patrons on an individual basis to assess their unique accommodation needs. If you have any questions, please contact the Access Services Division liaison, Mayra Melendez, at (212) 854-3536 or mm57@columbia.edu. See also Disability Services at Columbia University Libraries.
Alumni Access
Please visit the Alumni Services page for Columbia University Libraries.
Circulation Policy by Material Type
| Type of Library Material |
Circulation Restriction |
|---|---|
| General Collection |
CU and UTS Faculty, Graduate students, and CU Undergraduates: Semester. Jewish Theological Seminary, and Law: 4 weeks Heath Sciences Library: 3 weeks |
| Reserve materials |
3 hours |
| Periodicals Microforms Reference books |
Periodicals and Reference Books are In-Library use only. Microforms located Offsite may be used in Butler Periodicals & Microforms Reading Room. |
| AV materials |
4 days |
Archives |
Library use only. Consultation by appointment. Contact burkespecial@library.columbia.edu or (212) 851-5608 |
| Rare Books | Library use only. Consultation by appointment. Contact burkespecial@library.columbia.edu or (212) 851-5608 |
Circulation Policy for General Collection by Patron Category
| Patron Category |
Circulation Restriction |
|---|---|
| CU and UTS Faculty |
Semester |
| CU and UTS Graduate Students |
Semester |
| CU and UTS Board of Trustees |
Semester |
| CU Undergraduates |
Semester |
CU and UTS Visiting Scholars |
Semester |
| CU and UTS Staff |
Semester |
| CU and UTS Fee-paying Alumni/ae |
4 weeks |
| GTS Faculty and Students & UTS Adjunct Faculty |
4 weeks (with valid CU/UTS ID--contact The Burke Library for details) |
Fines & Lost Materials at The Burke Library
Fines are charged for overdue materials and replacement costs are assessed for lost/damaged materials.
| Material Category | Fines Assessed |
|---|---|
| Fines for non-reserve materials | $0.25/day with a maximum fine of $7.50/item $1.00/day for recalled materials with a maximum fine of $30.00/item |
| Fines for reserve materials (3-hour loan period) | $1.00/hour with a maximum fine of $50.00/item |
| Fines for reserve materials (4-day loan period) | $1.50/day with a maximum fine of $50.00/item |
| Charges for lost/damaged materials | If an item is not returned and the Library considers it lost, the standard replacement fee is $70.00 plus $30.00 for processing. Please note that these fees will be added to the fines for overdue materials. Fees for out-of-print and rare materials may be higher. |