Patrons can perform a search via the Library’s online catalogue or browse the shelves to find their desired materials. To borrow the materials, patrons must approach the Circulation Desk.
All students with an AUA ID card are eligible to borrow Library materials.
All faculty and staff with an AUA ID card are eligible to borrow Library materials.
All alumni with an AUA alumni card are eligible to borrow Library materials.
Non-AUA community members can pay a membership fee to receive a Library card. AUA Extension students may use their AUA ID card to borrow Library materials.
If the item you need is currently checked out, patrons can place a hold via their online Library account or by contacting Library staff. When the checked-out item is returned, the patron who placed the hold is contacted via email and must pick up the item from the Library within 7 days.
Patrons have the opportunity to extend their check-out times. See the table below for details on renewal limits.
Patrons can renew their checked out items for any reason.
Patrons can approach the Circulation Desk and ask for a renewal.
Patrons can renew online through their Library account, or by emailing [email protected].
Return borrowed materials before the due date to avoid overdue fines.
When a patron checks out an item, they receive an email receipt with their due date. Return the item no later than the mentioned date.
Patrons will be fined 100 AMD each day past the due date that the item is not returned. Fines no longer accumulate after the item is returned.
Patrons can pay their fines in person via the payment terminal (cash only) or online via bank transfer. Approach the Circulation Desk for help.
Overdue items are declared “lost” 45 days after the due date. Patrons must pay 10,000 AMD or the price of the item, whichever is greater, charged per item. For lost or damaged items: 1.5 times the current market price.
Patrons with a valid AUA ID or Library card with no fines on their account may borrow materials as specified below.
Who | What | How Long | How Many |
|---|---|---|---|
AUA Faculty | Books, CDs/DVDs | 120 days; one renewal | 20 items |
AUA Students | Books, CDs/DVDs | 45 days; two renewals | 15 items |
AUA Staff | Books, CDs/DVDs | 45 days; two renewals | 15 items |
AUA Alumni | Books, CDs/DVDs | 30 days; two renewals | 5 items |
AUA Extension Students | Books, CDs/DVDs | 30 days; two renewals | 5 items |
External users | Books, CDs/DVDs | 30 days; two renewals | 5 items |
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