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Who Can Borrow Materials from Jennings Library?

Caldwell University students, faculty, staff, and alumni can borrow books, games, and devices from Jennings Library. Use your Caldwell ID card as your library card. 

Failure to abide by Library and University policies may result in the loss of borrowing privileges.

Circulation Policies

  • Books may be checked out for 6 weeks but must be returned at the end of the semester.
  • No more than 10 books may be checked out at any one time.
  • Games can be checked out for 1 day.
  • Items may be recalled if requested by another user.
  • Renew books in any of these ways:
    • Online using the "My Account" option on the library website.
    • By calling 973-618-3337.
    • By using library chat.
    • By visiting the library.
  • Journals and reference books do not circulate.
  • Chromebooks and Laptops are available for a semester loan, and are always due at the end of the semester.
  • Some Chromebooks are available for 2 hour library-use-only checkout.
  • Return books to the information desk or to the book drop outside the library main entrance.
  • Return all computers and other devices to the information desk. 
  • Books may be checked out for an entire semester but must be returned at the end of the semester.
  • No more than 50 books may be checked out at any one time.
  • Games can be checked out for 1 day.
  • Items may be recalled if requested by another user.
  • Renew books in any of these ways:
    • Online using the "My Account" option on the library website.
    • By calling 973-618-3337.
    • By using library chat.
    • By visiting the library.
  • Journals and reference books do not circulate.
  • Chromebooks and Laptops are available for a semester loan, and are always due at the end of the semester.
  • Some Chromebooks are available for 2 hour library-use-only checkout.
  • Return books to the information desk or to the book drop outside the library main entrance.
  • Return all computers and other devices to the information desk. 
  • Distance Learning: requests for print items will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for students residing out-of-state. Contact the library by phone or email to request.
  • Books may be checked out for an entire semester but are always due at the end of each semester.
  • No more than 50 books may be checked out at any one time.
  • Games can be checked out for 1 day.
  • Items may be recalled if requested by another user.
  • Renew books in any of these ways:
    • Online using the "My Account" option on the library website.
    • By calling 973-618-3337.
    • By using library chat.
    • By visiting the library.
  • Journals and reference books do not circulate.
  • Return books to the information desk or to the book drop outside the library main entrance.
  • Books may be checked out for 6 weeks.
  • No more than 10 books may be checked out at any one time.
  • Games can be checked out for 1 day.
  • Items may be recalled if requested by another user.
  • Renew books in any of these ways:
    • Online using the "My Account" option on the library website.
    • By calling 973-618-3337.
    • By using library chat.
    • By visiting the library.
  • Journals and reference books do not circulate.
  • Return books to the information desk or to the book drop outside the library main entrance.
  • Community members include alumni, Sisters of St. Dominic, and Essex County public library patrons in the ReBL program.
  • Books may be checked out for 6 weeks.
  • No more than 3 books may be checked out at any one time.
  • Books may be renewed once.
  • Items may be recalled if requested by another user.
  • Journals and reference books do not circulate.
  • Return books to the information desk or to the book drop outside the library main entrance.

Holds & Recalls

You can place a hold on items that are available on the shelves or checked out to another person. Place a hold in the online catalog when signed into My Account, at the information desk in person, or by phone. 

You will be notified by the Circulation Department when the item is available.

The item will be held for pick-up at the Information Desk for 7 days, after which it will be returned to circulation.

Books needed for course reserves may be recalled at any time. Faculty may recall books for class use. All other books may be recalled after they have been checked out for two weeks.

Recalled books must be returned within five days of receiving a notice from the circulation department.

Fines

As of January 2023, we do not charge fines for overdue items. If an item is damaged or if you do not return an item at all, you will be billed for replacement costs. See below for details. 

Damaged & Lost Items

  • Damaged materials are subject to a $20.00 non-refundable processing fee plus damage assessment, depending upon extent of damage.
  • The base charge for a lost book is $50 plus a $20 processing fee.
  • The Library reserves the right to adjust that charge to align with the actual cost of replacement.

Library Notices

  • Library notices are sent to your Caldwell email address.
  • Community borrowers must provide a valid email address at registration.
  • Notices are a courtesy. 
  • Library patrons are responsible for notifying the library of any changes to contact information or other information.

Reciprocal Borrowing

Want to learn more about borrowing materials directly from other libraries?

Are you a community member? A faculty member or student at another school?

Look at this page for information on ReBL and VALE reciprocal borrowing: