NMSU Library: Borrow & Renew

Borrow & Renew

Zuhl Information Service Desk

Zuhl Information Service Desk, 1st Floor
2911 McFie Circle
PO Box 30006, Dept. 3475
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006

Drop Box Location:
Northeast corner of Zuhl, curbside to the parking lot, also at Zuhl entrance

Phone: (575) 646-6910

E-Mail the Service Desk

Branson Information Service Desk

Branson Information Service Desk, 1st Floor
1305 Frenger Mall
PO Box 30006, Dept. 3475
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006

Drop Box Location:
In front of the Branson Library next to the entrance doors

Phone: (575) 646-3101

E-Mail the Service Desk

To borrow materials you must have an official photo ID in the form of an NMSU ID, driver's license, passport, etc. Any New Mexico resident may apply to become a Guest Borrower.

To borrow you must have an NMSU ID, driver's license, passport or guest borrowers card.

Accessing Library Materials

NMSU Library Catalog - Search the catalog to find items from our collection.
E-Books - Search and checkout electronic books in our collection.
Interlibrary Loan, Request It! - Request access to material whether owned by us or other libraries.
Computing & Printing Resources - Borrow laptops, Chromebooks, headphones and other equipment from our Information Service Desks and use our printers and scanners, located at both libraries.
Course Reserves - Items of unique or high-demand that are made accessible to those that require them.
Periodicals, Newspapers & Media - Borrow at the Branson Information Service Desk.

Renewals

Renew Online - Sign in with your NMSU ID and password. Under Loans, select "Renew" for the item you wish to renew.
Renew in Person - at the Information Service Desks.

Returns

Return in Person - at the Information Service Desks or Drop Box locations: Zuhl northeast curbside or Zuhl near entrance doors or Branson near entrance doors.
Mail to - P.O. Box 30006, MSC 3475, Las Cruces, NM 88003

Special Requests

Appeal Fines/Fees - Request to have charges on your account reviewed.
Special Handling Request - Rush processing of items in our catalog with status of "Labeling", "Repair", "Ordered" or "Received".
Reciprocal Borrowing (PASSPORT, UTEP, UACJ) - Borrow directly from participating libraries.
Guest Borrowing - Guests/visitors can apply for borrowing privileges.
Faculty Proxy Borrowing - Authorization for faculty representative to borrow material in their name.

Regular Loan Periods*

* Exceptions may apply. See Loan Periods By Item Type for more specific information.

Faculty

Item Limits - Unlimited
Loan Period - 150 days
Renewals - 2

Staff

Item Limits - Unlimited
Loan Period - 60 days
Renewals - 2

Graduate Student

Item Limits - Unlimited
Loan Period - 120 days
Renewals - 2

Undergraduate Student

Item Limits - 50 items
Loan Period - 28 days
Renewals - 2

Guest

Item Limits - 10 items
Loan Period - 28 days
Renewals - 1

Alumni

Item Limits - 20 items
Loan Period - 28 days
Renewals - 2