Library FAQ

If you are a student at Ringling College, a member of the staff or faculty, or a trustee, your ID will function as your Library card.

Ringling students, faculty, and staff may borrow up to 40 items at a time. Please click on 'Borrowing' under Library Services on the library website to review our lending policies.

Sometimes. Whenever an instructor places an item on reserve, they decide whether the item can be checked out. Most items are 3-hour checkouts unless otherwise noted.

You can renew books by clicking on the "Sign in" link within the online catalog, or by chatting with a staff member for help. See the "Contact Us" box on the left sidebar of this page.

Interlibrary Loan is a free service for Ringling students, faculty and staff. You can submit your request for Interlibrary Loan here.

Yes, we welcome your suggestions for books, journals, magazines, DVDs and other resources.

You can return your library materials at the Circulation Desk or to the outside book return.

Yes, there is an outside book return box on the south side of the library near the bike racks.

Yes, anyone may return your materials for you.

There are currently no fines for late returns. However, if your items are overdue, your account will be blocked for additional check outs until the items are returned. Additionally, not returning library items may result in withheld grades at the end of the semester.

Please talk to a staff member at the Circulation Desk to review your options.

Please report the item to the Circulation Desk. If the item can be repaired, there will be no charge. Please do not try to repair items yourself as many commercial tapes and glues can cause long-term damage to library materials. If the item cannot be repaired, it will be treated as a lost book. Please see the previous question for details of the process.