CIRCULATION POLICIES
Returning books | Fines, lost books and library cards | Overdue Notices and Exit Control
Access to the Collection
The Edwin H. Mookini Library is open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the Library building and who is in compliance with our Conduct in the Library policies. Many materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval. Selected materials are kept in protective storage and may not be available to all library users or during all operational hours. See Library Services to Community Users for more information.
Loan Periods
UH System Libraries Loan Periods and Fines & Fees.
The loan policies below apply to UHH and HawCC faculty, staff, and students. Library users who are not affiliated with UHH or HawCC are welcome to check out most items under the same conditions with some exceptions (no Reserve items or audiovisual materials). See Library Services to Community Users for more information. You may also check with the Circulation Desk if you are unsure about the borrowing policy for a particular item.
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Loan Period |
Type of Material |
| 28 days | Books from the general collection |
| Hawaiiana from Hawaiian Collection unless designated Library Use Only (LUO) or Vault | |
| New Books, READ Books, and Faculty Favorites | |
| Government documents and maps | |
| Closed Shelves books unless designated Short-Term Loan or Library Use Only | |
| 14 days | Compact discs, Kits, Audiocassette tapes (limit 5) |
| 7 days | Closed Shelves books designated "Short-Term Loan" |
| 4 days | DVDs, Laser discs, Video tapes (limit 2) |
| Library Use Only | Reference books |
| Hawaiiana designated Library Use Only or Vault | |
| Periodicals | |
| Audiovisual designated Library Use Only | |
| Closed Shelves books designated Library Use Only |
Returning Books
When the library is open, you may bring the book to the book drop at the Circulation Desk or use the after hours book drop. Do not return a checked-out book to the shelf or place it on a book truck! You will be fined for the item if it is not put in the drop or returned to the Circulation Desk.
Reserve items must be returned to a Circulation Desk staff member to avoid fines.
Fines, Lost Books and Library Cards
Borrowers should be aware that outstanding fines or other financial obligations may hold up registration, graduation, and/or borrowing privileges. Fines are computed on a daily basis, including weekends and holidays. The maximum fine is $10 per item. When the fine reaches the maximum, the item is declared lost. When the item is declared lost, the borrower will be charged the maximum fine, the lost item replacement cost, and a processing fee. You may appeal for your fines and fees by downloading the Circulation Appeal Form.
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Materials |
Fines |
| Books, Compact Discs | $.25 per day per item |
| DVDs, Laser discs, Videos | $1 per day |
| Reserve items | $1 per hour Declared lost if overdue for more than 10 hours |
Lost/Damaged Materials
|
Materials |
Default lost charges |
Fines and Processing fee |
Declared lost |
| Books AV Media |
$60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 and $10 processing fee | 41 days Books 11 days AV/media |
| DVD returned with missing or damaged jewel case | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | $5.00 replacement and processing cost | 11 days AV/media |
| Faculty's personal item placed on reserve | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 | Overdue for more than 10 hours |
Lost Cards
Students, faculty, and staff are assessed a replacement fee for replacing lost ID's.
Holders of other library cards are assessed a $3.00 replacement fee by the library.
Overdue Notices
Please return library materials by the due date. As a courteous reminder, the library will mail an overdue notice. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not mean fines are cancelled.
Confidentiality of Patron Records
The Edwin H. Mookini Library complies with the State Attorney General's opinion on library record confidentiality and the American Library Association's Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records and the American Library Association's Guidelines of Confidentiality and Coping with Law Enforcement Inquiries.
Exit Control
The library has an electronic detection system installed at the exit. If the alarm sounds as you exit, you are required to return to the Circulation Desk. Disciplinary action will be taken if someone attempts to remove uncharged items from the library.