Return Materials

Most non-reserve print materials and media can be returned to:

• Ask Us center at the Hill Library
• Ask Us center at the Hunt Library
• Service desks at the Design, Natural Resources, and Veterinary Medicine Libraries
• Bookdrop boxes

Please review the information below for instructions on returning reserve materials, technology, and items borrowed through Interlibrary Services.

For more information, contact Ask Us: (919) 515-3364 or email: library_askus@ncsu.edu

Non-Reserve Print Materials and Media

Items such as non-reserve books, CDs, DVDs, journals, and video games may be returned to any library location or bookdrop box with the exception of video games with an 8-hour loan period.

Reserve Materials

Reserve materials often have shorter loan periods than regular, circulating materials, so they must be returned to the Ask Us or service desks. Reserve items returned via bookdrop boxes risk accruing fines. Short-term items are due at the end of their borrowing period or before the library closes, whichever comes first.

Technology Lending

Technology must be returned to the Ask Us or service desk. Most items can be returned to any library location with exceptions for Special Request items. Short-term items are due at the end of their borrowing period or before the library closes, whichever comes first.

Interlibrary Services

Items borrowed via Interlibrary Services may be returned to the Ask Us and library service desks, or the bookdrop boxes. Any exceptions will be noted on the item’s checkout slip.

For more information contact: (919) 515-2116 or email: library_ils@ncsu.edu

Bookdrop Box Locations

Bookdrop boxes located outdoors are available even when the Libraries is closed. Technology, Reserve materials, and any items otherwise specified cannot be returned to a bookdrop box.

There are three bookdrop boxes located around the D.H. Hill Jr Library:

• Red bookdrop box located just inside the Hillsborough St. entrance
• Red bookdrop box located outside of the east end of the building between the Patterson Hall parking lot and Founders Drive (outdoors)
• Red bookdrop box located on the portico just left of the Brickyard entrance doors (outdoors)

At the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, there are two bookdrop boxes:

• Red bookdrop box located at the Ask Us desk
• Dark tan bookdrop box located in the Partners I Parking Lot directly across from the library on the Partners Way side (outdoors)

Items Returned Late or Classified as Lost

Items returned beyond their due dates and times are subject to fines and/or fees. Items that accrue overdue fines will not be billed until the item is returned or if the item is classified as lost. Items classified as lost will accrue a replacement and processing fee. Replacement fees will be removed if a lost item is returned. For more information, patrons can review our comprehensive overdue fine and lost item charts.