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The Access Services Department assists with Check-outs and Renewals, Course Reserves, InterLibrary Loan and PASCAL Delivers Processing, Library Account Services, Multi-Functional Printer Assistance, Microfilm Reader/Printer Services and Stack/Shelf Maintenance.

General Information

General Check-Out Policies

  • Current USC Upstate students, faculty, and staff can borrow an unlimited number of most materials.
  • CarolinaCard ID is required.
  • Check out materials at the Access Service Desk.
  • Return items to the Access Services Desk or to the book drop located outside (in the staff entrance alcove near the parking lot).
  • Student accounts are blocked from checkouts and renewals if:
    • overdue items are not returned or renewed within the appropriate grace period
    • overdue fines have accrued
  • Lost, unreturned, or damaged items are subject to replacement fees.

Click on the tabs above for information regarding circulation policies for each patron type.

A CarolinaCard ID is required to check out materials at the USC Upstate Library. Get your ID card by visiting the Department of Public Safety office (219 N. Campus Blvd.).

  • Books & Audio-Visual Materials
    USC Upstate students may check out unlimited materials. Books are loaned for three (3) weeks. Audio-visual materials include DVD/Blu-Ray, CDs, and VHS tapes. A/V items are loaned for seven (7) days with no renewals. DVD viewing equipment is available.
     
  • Renewal Policy 
    Unless there is a high demand, most items can be renewed online during the semester. We’re also happy to assist you in person, via email at libcirc@uscupstate.edu or by phone at 864-503-5611.
     
  • Other Library Materials 
    Reference books, periodicals, and archival material are not eligible for checkout. Using your CarolinaCard ID, photocopies can be made on Library Multi-Function Printers.
  • Books & Audio-Visual Materials
    Books are loaned for 120 days and can be renewed twice. There is no limit to the number of books a Faculty or Staff member can check out.

    A/V items can be checkout out for seven (7) days and can be renewed once.  There is no limit to the number of A/V items a Faculty or Staff member can check out.
     
  • Renewal Policy
    Unless there is a high demand, most items can be renewed online during the semester. We’re also happy to assist you in person, via email at libcirc@uscupstate.edu or by phone at 864-503-5611.
     
  • Reference Materials and Periodicals
    These materials do not circulate, but exceptions to this policy are made on a case-by-case basis. Access Services staff can assist patrons with obtaining checkout permission.

The USC Upstate Library welcomes community users and students from other schools. For specific questions such as checking out materials or printing, please either email our circulation department or speak with someone at the Information desk.

Community users may:

  • Use the computers on site
  • Use all databases on site
  • Recieve research and technology assistance
  • If an SC student, possibly check out items on site through PASCAL Delivers

Call Us

864-503-5611

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