Library Home: Policies

Food

• Covered drinks are allowed
• Snacks that do not make a mess and do not smell are allowed
• All meals should be enjoyed outside the library
• No food or drink in the computer labs

Quiet Space

• Silence cell phones
• Group study rooms are for quiet talking only
• Silence please in the general quiet study areas

Library Study Space

• Study room priority is given to groups over individuals
• Study space may not be saved with belongings for more than a short break

Guests

• Unaccompanied guests may use the library Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Guests accompanied by a Midwestern University student may use the library at any time

Material Checkout Policies

• Checkout period--varies by item type, books=6 weeks
• No renewals
• Reserve Collection -- 2 hours in the library

Overdue Policies

On the 7th day overdue:

• 1st overdue notice with warning of $10.00 late fee

On the 14th day overdue:

• $10.00 late fee incurred (non-refundable)
• 2nd overdue notice with warning of replacement fees
• Restricted checkout privileges until fee(s) are paid

On the 28th day overdue:

• Replacement cost plus $15.00 procesing fee posted to student online billing system (non-refundable, return of item not accepted as substitute for payment)

To see a list of items you have checked out, their due dates, and any fines, log into your library account with your Midwestern University username and password.

Options:

• Pay by cash or check at the library service desk or by mail (Checks payable to Midwestern University)
• Payment deducted from student ID card in person or by email

Downers Grove Campus

Linda Nilles
Midwestern University Library
555 31^st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 515-6185

Glendale Campus

Arabela Gazda
Midwestern University Library
19555 N. 59^th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 572-3308