Circulation Policies

Library Cards

  • Lawrence Tech students, faculty and staff may borrow materials
  • You may check out unlimited materials
  • Guests and Alumni may obtain a library card with proper identification. 
  • A total of three (3) items for guests and five (5) for alumni may be checked out at any time.

Loan Periods

  • General collection:  21 days
  • Reference: library use only
  • Reserves: variable (mainly library use only)
  • Journals/Newspapers: library use only

Overdue & Lost Item Fees*

  • Books: $.10/day
  • Melcat books: $.10/day
  • Reserve items: $1.00/day
  • ILL books: $1.00/day
  • Lost books: Price of book + Processing fee

*Borrowing privileges will be suspended on delinquent accounts

My Account
Students, faculty and staff can view their library account from the online catalog to view current check-outs, fines, and requests.

  • Go to the Library Catalog (TechCat)
  • Click on “My Account”
  • Enter your Banner ID (ex. ab123456789)
  • Enter your PIN: changeme (you can change this later)
  • Verify your address and contact information
  • Review current checkouts, fines, holds


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