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Check It Out: Information on Borrowing

Whether you've just arrived at UHSP or are new to using the Library, this guide covers all the basics. Learn about your library account, borrowing information, fines & fees, the UHSP collection, and how you can suggest items for purchase.

Let's Get Started

Whether you've just arrived at UHSP or are new to using the Library, this guide covers all the basics. 

  • Your Library Account
  • Searching for Books & Managing your Requests
  • Fines & Fees
  • Using the UHSP Collection

Questions? 

Email us at Library@uhsp.edu or stop by the Library Services Desk. 

Library Card & Account

Library Card

Faculty, staff, and students your UHSP ID is your library card. 


Your Library Account

Renew items and check the status of holds by logging into your library account through the Library Catalog and clicking on the My Bookshelf heading at the top of the page. 

Library Login

Sign into your library account through your UHSP single sign-on. You may be prompted to approve the request via the Microsoft Authenticator. 

Checkout Policies by User Type

Books
  • Check out length: 4 weeks (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 20
  • Late fee: 50¢ per day 
DVDs
  • Check out length: 1 week (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 10
  • Late fee: 50¢ per day 
Course Reserve Materials 
  • Check out length: varies (typically 2-3 hours)
  • Limit: Anatomy models are limited to one item per person. 

Books
  • Check out length: 4 weeks (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 30
DVDs
  • Check out length: 1 week (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 10​

*Faculty & Staff do not incur fines for overdue materials but are asked to replace lost or damaged items. 

Books
  • Check out length: 4 weeks (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 30
DVDs
  • Check out length: 1 week (2 renewals possible)
  • Limit: 10​
Books
  • Check out length: 4 weeks (2 renewals possible)

  • Limit: 20

  • Late fee: 50¢ per day

In-Library Use

Alumni can use the following materials in the Library:

  • Reference books

  • Print journals