Borrow, Renew, Request
Who Can Borrow?
- PC Students
- PC Faculty/Staff
- PC Affiliates
- Community Borrowers
Due Dates
Patrons are responsible for returning or renewing items on or before their due date. To view the item(s) you have checked out and their due dates, access your library account via My Library Account.
Renew Items
To renew your items, log into your library account via My Library Account. For most Thomason Library materials, patrons are allowed three renewals. For PASCAL books, patrons are allowed one 6-week renewal.
Overdue/Lost Items
Courtesy notices for overdue materials will be sent via e-mail or postal mail as recorded in the college's BannerWeb or, for community borrowers, as provided by the patron. It is the patron's responsibility to report any address changes to the library's circulation department. Non-receipt of overdue notice does not absolve the borrower of any fines or charges that may be incurred.
Items not returned or renewed after several overdue notices will be presumed lost, and the borrower will be billed for their replacement. Borrowers who return billed items must pay the greater amount of the accrued fine or the billing fee.
Request Items
To place a hold or to recall an item that is checked out, visit the circulation desk or call the circulation department at (864) 833-8299.
Loan Periods & Fee Charts
Students
| Item | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Lost Item Fines | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
| Leisure Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Film/CD | 5 days | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
| PASCAL | 6 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | $75 replacement fee + $25 handling fee | 1 |
| Reserves | As specified by the professor; hourly loan periods range from 1- 24 hours; daily loan periods from 3 - 7 days |
$0.25 per hour for hourly reserves; $3 for daily reserves; $20 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Recall Items | All items are subject to recall; if an item is recalled, a new due date is assigned |
$1 per day, per item; $20 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 0 |
*Students may not check out additional materials if they owe more than $20 in fines. If a student owes more than $25, a hold will be placed on the student's transcript through the Registrar's Office. The library reserves the right to pursue other avenues for collection of non-returned items or fines in excess of $25, including the use of collection agencies or local legal authorities. Please refer to the Library Responsibility Act (South Carolina Code 16-13-340).
Faculty & Staff
| Item | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Lost Item Fines | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 12 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
| Leisure Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Film/CD | 5 days | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
| PASCAL | 6 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | $75 replacement fee + $25 handling fee | 1 |
Affiliates
The library serves retired college employees as well as dependents of current college employees.
| Item | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Lost Item Fines | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
| Leisure Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Film/CD | 5 days | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 3 |
Community Borrowers
Members of the local community 17 years of age and older may register for borrowing privileges upon payment of a $10 annual fee. Loans are limited to a maximum of 4 items.
| Item | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Lost Item Fines | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Leisure Book | 3 weeks | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
| Film/CD | 5 days | $0.15 per day, per item; $9 max per item | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + $5 billing fee | 1 |
*Community borrowers may not check out additional materials if they owe any amount in fines.
**The library reserves the right to pursue other avenues for collection of non-returned items or fines in excess of $25, including the use of collection agencies or local legal authorities. Please refer to the Library Responsibility Act (South Carolina Code 16-13-340).