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Special Borrower
A Special Borrower is a University of St. Thomas patron with library borrowing privileges who is not a faculty member, staff member, student, or member of the University’s Board of Directors.
The Special Borrower classification includes:
- University alumni.
- Course auditors: Individuals authorized to attend a course without earning academic credit. Auditors typically participate for professional development or personal enrichment and do not receive a grade or academic credit.
| Loan Period1 | Renewal Period2 | Maximum Quantity | Fine | Maximum Fine | Lost Fee3 | |
| Main Book Collection | 5 weeks | 3 renewals | 4 | X | X | $120 |
| Popular Reading | 5 weeks | 3 renewals | 4 | X | X | $120 |
| Ellis Books | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Allbritton Collection | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Reference | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Bound Periodicals | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Course Reserves | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| AV Collection | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Electronic Equipment | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Graduate Philosophy Books | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Graduate Philosophy Special Collection | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| E-Resource Access | On-campus access | |||||
Notes:
1 Items from Cardinal Beran Library may have different lending periods.
2 Items that are recalled may not be renewed.
3 Lost fee is $100.00 charge plus a $20.00 processing fee.
Updated: July 22, 2026