Borrowing Library Materials
Welcome to the University Library
Here’s everything you need to know about borrowing materials, keeping track of due dates, and making the most of your library resources.
All current STU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and SEFLIN cardholders are eligible to borrow materials from the library.
To check out items, you’ll need a valid STU ID card. If you’re visiting from another institution, bring a SEFLIN card (from a participating library) and a photo ID.
There’s no limit to the number of items you can check out, and you can renew them as many times as needed—unless someone else places a recall on them.
Please ensure that you return or renew your items before the due date.
Remember: you can’t borrow materials for another person or lend out your STU ID.
If another user requests an item you have, you’ll get an email notice asking you to return it.
Loan Periods for Physical Materials
| Who You Are | Books | DVDs / Movies / Games |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 30 days | 7 days |
| Graduate / Law Students | 60 days | 7 days |
| Ed.D. / Ph.D. Students | 90 days | 7 days |
| Faculty & Administration | 120 days | 7 days |
| Staff | 45 days | 7 days |
| Alumni / Special Borrowers | 21 days | 7 days |
Returning Materials & Renewals
Please return your items to the Circulation Desk located near the library entrance.
You can renew books and other materials:
In person at the Circulation Desk
By phone: (305) 628-6667
By email: circ@stu.edu
If you’re mailing your items back, please send them to:
St. Thomas University Library
Attn: Access Services Department / Circulation Desk
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
The library staff are happy to help you make the most of your resources.