Borrow, Renew, or Recall a Book
Please note: the information below applies to Bobst Library. For circulation guidelines at other NYU Libraries, contact the specific library.
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Who can borrow books at Bobst Library?
- Students at NYU
- Students at Polytech
- Matriculated students at Consortium schools
- Faculty at NYU and the Consortium schools
- Full-time staff of NYU
- Sponsored Borrowers
- Family of full-time NYU employees
- NYU Visiting Scholars
- Friends of Bobst Library members with borrowing privileges
- More information about who may borrow
What do I need to check books out?
- NYU ID card with an embossed barcode
- Current student or faculty photo ID card from a Consortium School
- Current Friends of Bobst Library borrower card
- Current borrowing card issued at Bobst Circulation
- More information about checking books out
How can I renew books?
- In person, at the Circulation Desk (1st floor, Bobst Library)
- Online (you'll need your NYU, Consortium or Friends ID)
- Help with online renewals
How do I recall a book that's checked out or in offsite storage?
- When you find an item that is checked out or in offsite storage, use the "Recall/Request" button in BobCat to begin the recall process.
- Instructions for placing a recall and requesting offsite materials.
- More information about recalls
QuickCheck Self-Service Checkout
Bobst Library now offers the QuickCheck self-service checkout. This service enables you to checkout materials 24 hours a day and avoid lines at the circulation desk. QuickCheck is available to current students or faculty members of NYU, New School, Cooper Union, NYSID, and patrons who otherwise have valid borrowing privileges at Bobst Library.
To use this service, you must have registered your library card at your home library's circulation desk. If you have previously checked out materials then you are registered. You must also be in good standing with the library - meaning you should not have any blocks on you circulation record, or owe more than $5 in fines.
Once you have checked out your materials, be sure to take the Date Due sticker receipt that prints, peel off the back, and affix it to the Bobst Library circulation sticker located in the back cover of the item. You will need this Date Due sticker in place to exit the library with your materials.
The QuickCheck self-checkout machines are located on the far south end of the circulation desk in the Bobst Library atrium. If you have any questions while using QuickCheck during circulation desk hours, please ask a circulation staff member. If you are unable to checkout and it is after hours, please place your items on the day shelf, and inquire at the circulation desk when the department reopens. See Library Hours
We appreciate your feedback about this service. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Bobst Library Access Services Department.
Questions?
Contact the Circulation Desk during our scheduled hours at 212-998-2530, or email us at patron.question@library.nyu.edu .
