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Borrow Books, Models, or Media

 

Please see the information below on borrowing items from the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building. For information on technology items, please see our Borrow Technology page.

Nevada State Students and Employees

To check out materials, you will need your Scorpion Card or your NSHE ID number and a state-issued ID.

UNLV and CSN Students and Employees

UNLV and CSN community members have the same borrowing privileges as Nevada State students for library materials, except for technology items. To check out materials, you will need your student ID card or your NSHE ID number and a state-issued ID. 

Community Members

Members of the local community do not currently have borrowing privileges.

Leisure Collection

The leisure collection provides a variety of fiction and non-fiction print books across a range of genres for recreational reading. The collection can be browsed online or in-person. For in-person browsing, the Library is located on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

 

Borrowing Information

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Bill Policy
NS, UNLV, & CSN Students28 days, renewable* Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost and a $15 service fee
NS, UNLV, & CSN Part-Time InstructorsEnd of semesterBilled for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost  and a $15 service fee
NS, UNLV, & CSN Full-Time Faculty and Staff365 days (1 year), renewable*Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost and a $15 service fee
Local Community MembersNot available 

*Renewals are only available if there are no holds on the item.

 

Placing Holds and Item Requests

Eligible physical leisure collection items can be requested for pickup by placing a hold through your library account, at the Library Service Desk, or by calling (702) 992-2800. If you need help placing a request, check out our Finding Books guide. 

When placing a request, you can choose your preferred pickup location at Nevada State University, UNLV, or CSN. Once your requested item is available, you will be notified and it will be held for 7 days at your selected pickup location before the hold expires.

 

Overdue and Billed Items

You are expected to return all library materials by the due date listed on your library account. Please note that you are still responsible for your items, even if you do not receive an overdue notice.

Items that are 7 days overdue are considered lost and cannot be returned to the library. At that point, the replacement cost will be charged to your MyNevadaState account, and you will remain responsible for the cost even if the item is returned later.

To help prevent items from becoming lost, the library will send two overdue notices. Patrons can also view due dates at any time by logging into their library account.

If you are unable to return an item by its due date, please contact the Service Desk at (702) 992-2800 or email library@nevadastate.edu before the item becomes overdue to discuss available options, including renewal when applicable. Contacting the library early can help prevent the item from being declared lost and avoid replacement charges.

Ebooks

The Library provides 24/7 access to a wide range of academic and popular ebooks. All ebooks can be accessed online through the Library Search.  Popular titles are also browsable through our highlighted collections, where you'll find Staff Picks and other recommendations, or by going directly to the OverDrive database. 

Borrowing Information

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Bill Policy
NS, UNLV, & CSN Students21 days Not applicable
NS, UNLV, & CSN Part-Time Instructors21 daysNot applicable
NS, UNLV, & CSN Full-Time Faculty and Staff21 daysNot applicable
Local Community MembersNot available 

Streaming Media

The Library provides access to the streaming platforms below. These platforms host hundreds of educational films, documentaries, and videos that can be integrated into your courses.

 

Requesting a Film

If you would like the Library to acquire a specific film for your class, fill out our Resource Request Form.

A library team member will follow up with you to assist with your request. If the film is available, we will add it to the library collection and send you the streaming link to share with your students.

If you have questions, please reach out to us at libraryacquisitions@nevadastate.edu. We're happy to help!

 

Important Notes

Streaming availability depends on licensing terms and cost. We will communicate with you if there are any issues and help explore alternative options. Many streaming licenses are time-limited and may expire or be removed from platforms.

To ensure uninterrupted access, we recommend submitting new or repeat requests before the start of each semester, especially for titles used in previous courses.

 

Anatomy and Chemistry Models

Nevada State students and employees can check out models at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

View Models

Borrowing Information

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Fine / Bill Policy
NS Students and Employees2 hour, in-library useBilled $2 late fee per hour item is late. 
UNLV & CSN Students and EmployeesNot available 
Local Community MembersNot available 

 

Board Games

Nevada State students and employees can check out board games at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

View Board Games

Borrowing Information

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Bill Policy
NS Students and Employees 7 daysBilled for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost
UNLV & CSN Students and EmployeesNot available 
Local Community MembersNot available 

Borrowing, Renewing, and Returning Items

You can renew materials at the Service Desk, by calling (702) 992-2800, or online through your library account. Renewals are only available if there are no holds on the item.

All physical items, including books from UNLV or CSN, can be returned at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

Using UNLV and CSN Libraries

Nevada State students and employees can use their Scorpion Card to borrow books and other materials from UNLV and CSN Libraries. For borrowing privileges at these institutions, please see the following pages:

 

Requesting Books from UNLV or CSN for Delivery to Nevada State

In Library Search, select “Advanced Search” to the right of the search bar. You will then be able to select "UNLV & CSN Libraries" under Search Criteria. After selecting "UNLV & CSN Libraries" you will then have the option to select only UNLV or CSN from the Search Scope dropdown, if desired.

After running your search and locating a book you wish to borrow, click on the book's title to open the record page. If you are not signed in to your library account, do so now. After you are signed in, you will be able to see a Request button on the record page. Select the Request button and follow the steps to request the book. 

Delivery of UNLV and CSN books takes 5-10 business days. You will receive an email when the item is ready for pickup at the Nevada State University Library Service Desk.

 

Visiting UNLV or CSN Libraries

You can go to UNLV or CSN Libraries to browse and borrow print books. A valid Scorpion Card will be required for checkout.

UNLV allows Nevada State students and employees in-person access to their online databases and collections. Please ask at the UNLV Circulation desk for assistance when you arrive.