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Researchers using materials borrowed from other libraries must comply with the conditions of use set by the lending institutions. The Rensselaer Libraries are not authorized to modify the rules set by cooperating libraries, e.g. overruling "Building Use Only restrictions."

Use of Borrowed Materials - Lending libraries typically provide 30 day loan periods for books counted from their shipping dates. Requests for loan extensions must be made to lending libraries 1 - 3 days in advance of loan expirations; however, loan extensions are frequently not granted by lending institutions. Users cannot request loan renewals via the ILLiad system after a loan's due date has expired.

Late fines or replacement costs assessed by lending insitutions are the responsibility of the user. Borrowing privileges at the Rensselaer Libraries may be suspended until delinquent loans and outstanding bills are resolved for materials borrowed from other libraries.

Use of Copies - Researchers may keep photocopies of journal articles or other copyrighted material in accordance with US Copyright Law and associated "FAIR USE" guidelines. Use and retention of electronic copies provided to researchers, however, may be differ. Researchers are advised to read any "Conditions of Use" statements accompanying such documents. Select Copyright Highlights for more detailed information about using copyright protected information.