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  • What does it mean if I have a hold placed on my library account?

    If your library materials are so overdue that you have been billed for the replacement cost of the item(s), an academic hold will be placed on your account. You will be unable to register for classes, graduate, request a transcript, or check out more items until you have either returned the materials and paid the…

  • What do I do if the book I want is checked out?

    The book can be placed on hold for you to use after it is returned by the current user.  To place a hold: Find the book in the library catalog, click on the “Request” button, and enter your user information.  The library will notify you when the book has been returned and is available for…

  • How much does it cost to make copies?

    Black and white photocopying is available for $0.25 per page. Color copying is available through the Print Shop.

  • How do I renew a book? Do I have to come to the library in person to renew?

    Materials may be renewed at the library, by phone (256-216-6669), or online.  Students, employees, alumni, and the community may renew items two times unless the items are overdue, or a hold has been placed on the item.  Reserve items cannot be renewed.  Interlibrary Loan materials cannot be renewed online, but must be requested through the…

  • Can I return books when the library is closed?

    Yes. If the library is closed, books may be returned in the book drop located to the right of the front doors.

  • I am a student, but I do not live near campus. Can I still check out library books?

    Currently enrolled Athens State University students who live more than 30 miles from Athens and do not have scheduled classes on the main campus during a semester can receive library books or articles at their homes by mail.  The student is responsible for returning the items to Kares Library by the due date and for…

  • Do I have to come to the library in person to renew materials?

    Materials may be renewed by phone (256-216-6669), or online.  Interlibrary Loan materials cannot be renewed online, but must be requested through the ILL office (256-216-6662). The lending library determines renewals for Interlibrary Loan materials.

  • How can I find print journal articles?

    Kares Library subscribes to selected current periodicals in print and has a sizable collection of older print journals as well. Current periodicals are located on the first floor of the library. Older periodicals are located offsite and must be requested. A complete list of our print titles can be found here.

  • Can a student get a job at the library?

    Students may apply at the Student Employment page of the Career Development Center.