How to...
Check Out
To check out library materials you must present a current, valid picture ID at the Checkout Desk or use our self-check out next to the Checkout Desk. You can also authorize another person to check out materials on your behalf.
Renew
Need more time? View the items you have checked out in your library account and see if they can be renewed.
Place a Hold
Found an item but it is checked out or you don't need it until later? Find that item in OneSearch, log in to your library account, and place a hold. We'll contact you via email when it is ready.
More
View fines, cancel requests, and more using your library account. When logged in, you can also save searches and found items in your My Favorites. Items saved in My Favorites can be labeled and exported in batches to your citation manager, printed, or emailed.
Check Out Policies by Status
| Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
1 year |
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| Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
4 months |
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| Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
3 weeks
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To log in to your library account, use your driver's license number as your username. If you forget your password, contact the Check Out Desk for assistance.
| Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
3 weeks
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Authorize a Check Out Agent
A check out agent is authorized the check out materials in another person's name. If you would like to authorize someone to check out materials using your library account please fill out the Authorize a Check Out Agent form.
Materials and Equipment Available to Check Out
The Checkout Desk and Tech Support are both located at the Information Center. The checkout period and overdue fines apply to all users. Items with an asterisk (*) can be checked out by Montana Borrowers. Please give us a call at 406-243-6866 if you have questions. Looking for a certain piece of software? View our Equipment and Software A-Z list.
| Description | Checkout Period | Overdue Fines |
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| Digital Voice Recorders | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Portable DVD Players | 3 days | $10/day |
| Calculators | 3 days | $.50/hour |
| Typewriters* | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Bike locks | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| LP to CD Stylus* | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| A Set of Thirty Pairs of Headphones | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Description | Checkout Period | Overdue Fines |
|---|---|---|
| Laptops | Week and Month | $12/day |
| HDMI Cords | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| GoPro Cameras | 2 days | $8/day |
| TI-83 Calculators | 2 hours | $.50/hour |
| TI-83 Calculators | 24 hours | $.50/hour |
| TI-84 Calculators | 2 hours | $.50/hour |
| TI-84 Calculators | 24 hours | $.50/hour |
| Description | Checkout Period | Overdue Fines |
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| Conference Packs (Webcam & Speaker/Microphone) | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Headphones* and Headphones with Microphone | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Flash Drives | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Flatbed Scanners | 3 days | $10/day |
| Laptop Computers | Week or month long | $12/day |
| Universal Notebook Power Adaptors | Available at Tech Desk | |
| Macbook Charger with Adaptors | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Thunderbolt to VGA & Thunderbolt to HDMI cables | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Mini USB to VGA cables | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| USB Card Readers | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Gogglecams (Ski Goggles with Built-in Camera) | 3 days | $10/day |
| GoPro Cameras | 3 days | $8/day |
| Portable DVD Players | 3 days | $10/day |
| Portable Optical Drives | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| TI-83 Plus Calculators | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Standard Calculators | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Typewriters* | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Playstation 3 Controllers, Consoles, and Cables | 3 days | $.50/hour |
| Snapchat Spectacles | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Mouse | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Universal laptop charger | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| 3.5 Floppy disc drive | 3 hours | $.50/hour |
| Portable Video Magnifier | 3 hours | $.50/hours |
Questions? Contact us!
The Checkout Desk is located near the front entrance of Mansfield Library at the Information Center. The Checkout Desk checks out, shelves, and retrieves materials and group study room keys. We search for missing items, assign study carrels, set up rooms for events, organize and lend Course Reserve materials, schedule videos for classroom use and post syllabi. For more in-depth information about fines, damaged materials, etc., read the full policy or contact us at 406-243-4071 or library.circ@umontana.edu.