Circulation

TexShare cardholders may not borrow reference materials or local history/genealogy materials nor may they request interlibrary loans. Borrowing privileges are blocked when a cardholder has overdue materials, accrues over $5.00 in fines and/or is billed (in any amount) for lost or damaged materials. All other circulation policies are identical to policies for local cardholders.

TexShare borrowers from other libraries will be issued a Schertz Public Library (SPL) card with all the same privileges as regular patrons.

Two week loan period, maximum of five books, one renewal. Patron's home institution will be requested to block borrowing privileges and transcripts for unreturned materials and unpaid amounts owed.

Limitations: Includes circulating books from the general collection on floors 5-7 and circulating government documents on floor 4.
Eligibility: The borrower must present a valid TexShare card and school ID card or driver license to borrow library materials.

Limitations: Four-item limit; no media, software, periodicals, reserves, laptops, etc. circulate to TexShare borrowers; accounts are blocked if more than $1.00 in fines or fees is owed.

Eligibility: In-person application at the circulation desk, with signature required on all registration forms. For first-time TexShare registration, presentation of valid Texas-state issued photo ID or Trinity University ID is required. For check-out of materials by visiting patrons, presentation of a valid TexShare participation card and a zero fine/fee balance at any TexShare participating institution are required.

Limitations: University of Texas Libraries checkout privileges are granted to TexShare card holders 18 and older. Privileges do not include access to Inter-Library Service or to electronic resources restricted by licensing agreements. The Perry Castaneda Library is restricted to UT Austin students, faculty and staff between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

Limitations: The following collections must be used in the Library: Juvenile literature, Textbooks and Curriculum Materials, Audio/Visual Materials, and Course Reserve Items not normally circulated from the Library. The following services are NOT available to TexShare borrowers: Interlibrary Borrowing Services, Electronic access to databases limited to UTSA patrons, Electronic Classroom and Seminar Room use, Locker and Study room reservations, Materials Courier Service between DT and 1604. Other limitations: Patrons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Library policies are under constant scrutiny and may be changed without notice. Number of items that can be checked out: Faculty 50, Staff 4, Graduate students 4, Undergraduate students 4, Public 4. Length of checkout: Faculty semester, Staff 2 weeks, Graduate students 2 weeks, Undergraduate students 2 weeks, Public 2 weeks. No renewals. Further service will be denied to anyone with fines or a blocked record.

Limitations: Maximum of four non-renewable books for a two-week period. Do not lend audiovisuals or Special Collection items, serials, theses or dissertations.
Eligibility: In addition to the TexShare ID card, a picture ID (school ID or driver's license) is required. TexShare card is valid for the semester it was issued.