Fresno State Library
Check-Out | Circulation
On this page there are service details and frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Check-Out Library Materials
- Loan Policies: How many, how long, etc.
- Course/Book Reserve Information: Where is material on reserve for my class?
- Renew Books: Most items do not have renewals. Renewals on select material can be done online or in person at the Circulation Desk. Check your library account.
- Faculty Reserve Services: How to put material on reserve for your class.
Library Fines and Fees
- Where to Pay: At First-Floor Circulation Desk or pay fines online
- Questions about Fines: Visit the Circulation desk or call 559.278.2551
- See if you Owe Fines: check your library account
- Fine and Fee Rates: see Loan Policies
Contact Information
There are several different groups involved with our circulation offerings:
- Circulation Services: 559.278.2551
- Tech Lending: 559.278.2551
- Music & Media reserve materials: 559.278.2158
- Faculty Reserve Services: Course / Book reserve information for faculty.
Course & Book Reserve Information FAQs for Students
Ask for books on reserve at the Circulation Desk on the First-Floor, North Wing of the library.
Music or media reserve materials are in Music & Media on the Third-Floor, North Wing at the top of the grand staircase.
Listening and viewing equipment are available in Music & Media for media items placed on reserve. To check-out any media materials the student must have a current Fresno State identification card.
Most reserve material may leave the library. If there is an exception to this the item will be labeled.
Depending on the item it can be: 2 hours, 4 hours, 1 day or 3 days.
$1.00 per hour or day, depending on the circulation period.
The library does not purchase textbooks. For some courses the professor may put a personal copy of the textbook on reserve.
Usually 2 items per person.
Reserve materials may not be renewed.
No, reserve items are checked out on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your teacher has submitted the Faculty Proxy Request form a couple of days in advance of your visit, you may pick up their materials.