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| The University Library is open to all enrolled students, faculty, staff, alumni and other students from Southeast Florida who are in possession of a valid SEFLIN card. However, Electronic research and Web access is limited to currently enrolled St. Thomas University students, faculty, administrators and staff.
Government Documents
Access to depository publications is guaranteed by Title 44, U.S. Code.
Children
To maintain an environment of learning and for safety concerns, children are permitted in the library only if accompanied by a responsible supervising adult.
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| Current students, faculty, administration and staff as well as alumni and students enrolled in SEFLIN member institutions are eligible to borrow material.
Valid St. Thomas University identification cards are required to borrow books from the University Library. Other Southeast Florida students must have a valid SEFLIN card.
- Students and Faculty have no limits to the number of items that may be check out.
- There is no limit of number of times you may renew items, unless another user recalls the items.
- All library users are responsible for returning or renewing items charged to their library cards on time.
- No library user may allow another to use their personal identification card to borrow library materials
- If another user places a recall on any charged item, the borrower will be notified by mail of the need for an earlier return.
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Loan Periods for Library Material
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| Category of Patrons |
Books |
Videos |
| Students |
30 days |
Library Use Only * |
| Faculty & Administration |
1 term |
10 days |
| Staff |
30 days |
Library Use Only * |
| Special Borrowers |
30 days |
Library Use Only * |
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* Note: TV/VCRs and headphones are provided for viewing.
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| Alumni
Alumni may present a current Florida Driver’s license or Florida Identification Card when borrowing books.
SEFLIN Members
Members of the Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) must present a valid SEFLIN card from their institution and a valid University picture identification card.
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| Book, articles, videos and other material may be placed on reserve by faculty for courses offered at the University.
Reserve Material at the Library
Reserves are located at the Circulation Desk. All materials on reserve are accessible for two-hours check out with a valid St. Thomas University identification. Material place on "Closed" Reserve may be used only in the library.
Electronic Reserve (e-Reserve)
Selected material may be placed on e-Reserve and are available on the Web via the Library’s catalog. Access to material on e-Reserve is limited to eligible students and faculty by user and password authentication. Material on e-Reserve may be provided in different formats including HTML (Web page), and in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). Material is provided in compliance with copyright law of the United States.
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Some library materials do not circulate and may not be borrowed from the library. The following may be used only within the library: all periodicals, reference works,
microforms and maps as well as materials from the University Archives and Special Collections. |
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Books and other material borrowed can be returned at the Access Services/Circulation Desk located at the entrance of the library. If you wish to mail your book the address is:
St. Thomas University Library
Access Services Department
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
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| You may renew library materials in person by telephone (305) 628-6667 or by email <circ@stu.edu>. Telephone renewals for up to five titles are accepted. |
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| Overdue Fines
All library users are held responsible for payment of library fines. Non-receipt of overdue notices does not exempt the borrower from overdue fines.
Overdue fine for students, alumni and special borrowers: $.25 a day per item; once items have been overdue for thirty (30) days to a maximum of $5.00 per book.
Lost Book and other items
If books or other library items are not returned, the item (s) will be billed to the borrower as lost. Lost items are billed for the cost of the book. The average replacement cost of an academic book can range from $35.00 to $75.00.
Paying Overdue and Lost Item Notifications
If you have received a bill by mail or e-mail for an overdue fine or lost book or item, you may pay by cash or check at the circulation Desk. You may also send a check (please do not send cash) to the following address:
St. Thomas University Library
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
For more Contact Information, see below
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| A recall may be placed on material that is currently checked out. A recall request automatically shortens the current loan period to two weeks from the date of the request. Any user may place a recall request, and any book that is checked out by any user can be recalled. You must have a valid STU ID in order to submit recall requests. |
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| Missing items may be traced if the patron has checked the stacks and has verified in the library catalog (BOBCAT) that the item is not checked out to another library patron. Please see staff at the Circulation Desk to initiate a trace. |
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| For a complete listing of regular hours, holiday schedules, and other time tables, please visit the hours web page. |
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| The University Library is located on the Main Campus of St. Thomas University at 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. For details and driving directions visit the directions web page. |
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Kerry Vash, Access Services Coordinator
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| Address: |
St. Thomas University Library
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054 |
| Telephone: |
(305) 628-6667 |
| FAX: |
(305)-628-6666 |
| Email: |
circ@stu.edu |
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Updated August 17, 2004
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