Using the Library

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Mount Royal students, staff and faculty may borrow any item from the circulating collection - books, DVDs, and CDs - as well as audiovisual equipment for the purpose of teaching and learning.

• Your Campus Card is your library card 
• Material may be renewed online at My Account , by phone 403.440.6129, or in person at the Circulation / Reserves Desk
• Items may be renewed twice if there are no holds placed on them
  • Reserve and Media items must be renewed in person.
  • Journals, magazines, newspapers and reference materials may be used in-house only
• Laptops are available to borrow at the Media Desk
• Audio-visual equipment is available for loan from the Media Desk

Loan Periods

• Books - generally 3 weeks
• ESL Collection - generally 1 week
• Reserve Collection - Varies, 1 hour to 1 week
• Laptops - all day
• Videos/DVDs – Overnight

Fines

Fines are charged for overdue material.  See our fines pages for detailed information about fines and fees.

Hold/Request an Item

You may request, or place a "hold", on library items that are loaned out to another borrower. Holds may be placed the following ways:

• Online, via the My Account link in the library catalogue
• In person at the Circulation / Reserves desk
• Via telephone at 403.440.6129

Note: available items cannot be placed on hold.

Overnight Reserve Collection Loans

Overnight loans are available on selected Reserve books. Overnight loans are not possible the week prior to, and during, exams.  For detailed information of the loan periods visit the Overnight Reserve Collection Loans page.

Services for the Public

The MRU Library does provide services for the general public.  Visit the Services for the Public page for detailed information.

Services for Alumni

MRU Alumni are welcome to use the library.  Visit the Services for Alumni page for more information.