Borrow and Renew
Loan Periods
| Students | Faculty & Staff | Alumnae/i | Colleges of the Fenway & Fenway Library Organization | Guests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Renewing Materials
Materials from the Main Collection can be renewed up to three times. Reserve items are non-renewable. To renew an item on your account:
- Access your library account
- Click the "Institutional Login" button and authenticate with your Simmons credentials
- Choose "Checked out Items"
- Select and renew the items of your choice
Please contact us with any questions.
Returning Materials
All library materials, including books, media, and interlibrary loan materials, can be returned to the Library Service Desk on the first floor or Lefavour Hall or to one of our book drops located on the ground floor lobby of Lefavour Hall or on the ground floor lobby of the Management and Academic Building. Materials can also be returned by USPS using the media mail rate to the address below.
Simmons University Library
c/o Returns
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
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.