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Borrowing @ Jacob Burns Law Library

Loan periods and fees

GW Staff Loan Periods

GW staff may borrow items directly with their GWorld card when visiting the library or may request items through the CLS or through interlibrary loan for delivery to the Gelman or Himmelfarb Libraries.  The library is not a pick-up location for items borrowed through CLS, except for law school staff.

Materials Loan Period Renewable (materials may not be overdue)
General Collection 42 days  42 days, with a limit of 3 renewals
Reserve 2 hours for use in the library Yes, after a 30-minute wait period
Bound Periodicals Not applicable  
Consortium Loan Service (delivered to Gelman or Himmelfarb Libraries) 42 days  42 days, with a limit of 3 renewals