Borrow and Renew
Loan Periods
Students | Faculty & Staff | Alumnae/i | Colleges of the Fenway & Fenway Library Organization | Guests | |
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Book | 28 days | 90 days | 28 days | 28 days | In-library use only |
Popular Reading | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | In-library use only |
Reserve Items | Varies by item: 3 hours - 7 days | Varies by item: 3 hours - 7 days | In-library use only | In-library use only | No access |
Media & CDs | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | In-library use only |
E-books | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours in-library use only | 3 hours in-library use only | 3 hours in-library use only |
Other e-resources | Unlimited | Unlimited | In-library use only | In-library use only | In-library use only |
Zine Supply Kits | 3 hours | 3 hours | In-library use only | In-library use only | No access |
Renewing Materials
Renew materials in person at the Library Service Desk or by phone at (617) 521-2780. Simmons University students, faculty, and staff can also renew online using Login to My Library Account. Materials can be renewed three consecutive times, barring any holds placed by other library users. Reserve items cannot be renewed.
Accommodations for Borrowing and Renewing
The Simmons University Library works with the Office of Accessibility Services and offers
- Extended loan periods
- Permission for another person to borrow materials on a student’s behalf
- Mailing of resources to a student’s home or residence hall
Contact the Office of Accessibility Services to request accommodations.
Returning Materials
Returns can be made at the Library Service Desk during regular hours, in the book drop in the lobby of Lefavour Hall, or by mailing to:
Library Service Desk
Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115