Borrowing and renewing

• You can only borrow with the presentation of a valid ID card.
• You are responsible for all items borrowed in your name until they have been returned to the Library and the loan record has been cancelled. If you lose a book, or if it is damaged, you will be charged for its replacement.
• Reference only materials are for consultation in the Library.
• The majority of the collection is available to borrow, with high demand items available as overnight or weekly loans.
• Loans will automatically renew up to 12 weeks provided no other Library users have requested the item. 
• Items in high demand may be recalled from you. If an item is recalled the due date may be adjusted. Please note that recall overdue fees are applied.
• Books can be returned to the self-service stations or to the Information Point RCSI Library, York Street; or to the Book Return Box or Information Desk RCSI Library, Beaumont Hospital.
• Books may be returned to either RCSI Library at York Street or Beaumont Hospital.
• You may not borrow if fines of €15 or over are outstanding on your Library account.

Loan quotas and lending periods

There are no fines charged for overdue loan items. However, overdue items for recalled items are charged at a rate of €1 per item.

Lost books should be reported immediately to the Library team. After 30 days, an overdue item will be listed as lost. You will be sent a lost item fees notice. There is a standard lost item charge of €85.

You are responsible for a book borrowed in your name until it has been returned to the Library and the loan record has been cancelled. If you lose a book, or if it is damaged, you will be charged for its replacement.

If you avail of our document supply services, service fees will be added to your Primo VE account.

Loans will automatically renew up to a maximum of 12 weeks, provided no other user requests the item.

Your Primo VE account allows you to view current loans, loan history and fines/fees.

You may not renew books if fines of €15 or over are outstanding on your Library account.

Books may be recalled before the date due if they are requested by another member and therefore may not be renewed. Users are asked to ensure prompt return to support other learners.

Overdue fines apply for recalled items.

You are responsible for a book borrowed in your name until it has been returned to the Library and the loan record has been cancelled. If you lose or damage a book you will be charged for its replacement.

Lost books should be reported immediately to the Library team.

A standard lost item fee of €85 will be charged.

The Anatomy model collection is available for use in the Library and may be requested at the Information Point during staffed opening hours. Please note:

• These items are available on 24-hour loan and cannot be removed from the building. They cannot be renewed and must be returned to the Information Point.
• A full listing of anatomy models can be viewed here.