Circulation Policies & Loan Periods

You must show a valid student or staff ID card in order to borrow materials. Reference materials, periodicals and government documents do not circulate. Other materials are to be renewed on or before the due date.

Loan periods vary depending on the status of the borrower.

The above loan periods may be extended in person once, unless they have been requested by another library user.

Any circulating item is subject to immediate recall, if needed for Course Reserve or after 7 days, if requested by another patron.

Although the Library will attempt to notify readers when materials are past due, the borrower bears full responsibility for their timely return.

In case of a loss of a book, journals or non-book item, the reader will be obliged to pay its replacement value in Turkish Liras at the Central Bank rate of exchange prevailing on the day of payment, plus a processing fee of 20 YTL The replacement charge is refundable if the book is returned to the library in good condition within a year.

Reserve Materials

Reserve materials are located next to the Circulation Desk, and consist of items placed by course instructors for use by their classes.

Items on reserve are lent for three hours. If not requested by another reader, they may be borrowed for an additional three hours. They can also be borrowed after 16:00 until 09:30 the next day.

When an hourly use item becomes overdue, the fine is applied for each hour.
Per hour there of - 1 YTL

If not returned within 3 days, item is considered lost.
General collection and AV collection Per day - 1 YTL if it is late.

This circulation / reserve area closed 15 minutes before the end of service hours.