Borrow, Renew, Return
Step-by-Step Instructions to Borrow a Book
- Record the location and call number of the book you want (as listed in UC Library Search).
- Go to the location and find the book. Books are in alphanumeric order by call number (see How to Read a Call Number).
- If the book is not on the shelf, ask library staff to search for it, either in-person at the circulation desk or through an online form.
- Tip! Asking in person is usually better, because the circulation staff can often tell you alternate places to look (such as books waiting to be re-shelved).
- If staff don't find the book, they'll place an interlibrary loan request in your name (if you're eligible for that service).
- If the item is there, take it to the circulation desk with your BruinCard or UCLA library card.
- The staff there will check out the book to you. Or, in some libraries, you can use a self-checkout machine.
Borrowing is first-come, first-served. The Library does not reserve books in advance.
Loan Periods
The loan periods apply to the Arts, Biomedical, East Asian, Management, Music, Powell, Young Research Library, and Science and Engineering Libraries. Loan periods for the Southern Regional Library Facility and UCLA Law Library can be found on their respective sites.
Renewing and Returning Items
Log into your account by clicking on "My Library Account" in the top right corner of UC Library Search to renew your items.