Borrow & Return Library Materials
Who can borrow? Full and part-time employees of the Cleveland Clinic, and students that are part of Cleveland Clinic educational programs. Library staff makes final decisions on eligibility.
Which items can I borrow? Search the Library Catalog. If item's status = AVAILABLE, you can borrow it.
How can I borrow an item?
- Go to the Library Catalog, to find the item you want to borrow.
- Caregivers can visit the library to browse/borrow books at Main, Fairview, Hillcrest, and South Pointe without placing holds.
- To place a hold, search the library catalog, click the item's title, and click Request This Item. Must have a Library Account and password/PIN. View details on registering for a Library Account.
- Library staff will pull the item and email you when it is ready to arrange a pick-up time.
- Must pick up items in person at Main, Fairview, Hillcrest, or South Pointe libraries.
How do I arrange pick-up? Days and times vary by location; scroll to the bottom of the library homepage for each library's open hours and contact information.
Where can I return items?
- Main Campus: return items to the library at JJS3. Book drop is available outside of the library, 24/7.
- Fairview and Hillcrest book drops are located outside of the library.
- South Pointe caregivers, please return the books to the library.
- Cannot return items via interoffice mail.
How quickly are items checked in and removed from my Library Account?
- Items are checked in daily, M-F.
Loan Periods
- Loan period for library materials: 3 weeks
- Number of renewals: maximum of 4
- Number of items that can be checked out at once: 10 items
How to Renew
2 options to renew items:
- Login to your Library Account and click renew
- Call the Library at Main Campus, Fairview, Hillcrest or South Pointe to renew by phone
Items that cannot be renewed:
- Items that have holds because another person is waiting
- Items that have been billed because they are long overdue
Loan Period | Renewals | Number of Items
| Library | Loan Period | Number of Renewals |
| Alumni Library | 3 weeks, except for items with special loan periods | 4, except for items with special loans |
| OhioLINK | 3 weeks for books. 1 week for Media | 4 for books; 3 for media |
| SearchOhio | 3 weeks for books. 1 week for Media | 3 for books or media |
| ILLiad | varies by lending library | No renewals |
Overdues
- Courtesy/overdue notices: emailed for materials borrowed from Cleveland Clinic libraries.
- Bills: mailed to your home address for long overdue items.
- Check your Library Account to see materials you have borrowed and their due dates.
- Recommend setting reminders in your phone to renew items before their due date.
- The library is not responsible if notices are late or not received.
Fines
| Loan Periods | Fees per Item |
|---|---|
| Fines - 21 day loans | $.50/day |
| Special loan periods | $1.00/day |
| Recalled items | $2.00/day |
| Bills - long overdue 21-day loans | Replacement cost or $75 + $15. If returned, cost = fines accrued. |
| Bills - long overdue special loan periods | Replacement cost or $350 + $15. If returned, cost = fines accrued. |
| Damaged items | Details to be discussed with Library Staff. |
Fine payment - Pay fines with credit card: Login to Library Account; click link to pay overdue fines, and follow instructions. We are unable to accept cash or checks.
Blocking Library Privileges
- Borrowing library materials and using library resources off-campus are BLOCKED when fines are $10 or more.
- Fines must be paid in full to unblock your account.
- Payment of fines does not automatically restore library access. Staff can only clear fines during business hours (M-F: 9am-5pm). Please call 216-444-5697 to speak with library staff to clear fines.
Borrowing when Library is Unattended
No borrowing when the Library is not staffed.