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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, Staff, and Faculty:

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

UNLV and CSN Students, Staff, and Faculty: 

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. You can also access library databases on-site by requesting a guest pass at the Service Desk.

Community Members: 

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

 

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.

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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.

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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 

 

Books

Books can be picked up at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

View the Books guide for information on accessing print books and ebooks.

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Bill Policy
NS, UNLV, & CSN Students3 weeks, renewable* Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost  
NS, UNLV, & CSN Part-Time InstructorsEnd of semesterBilled for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost 
NS, UNLV, & CSN Full-Time Faculty and Staff365 days (1 year), renewable*Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost
Local Community MembersNot available 

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

Media and DVDs

Physical media items and DVDs can be picked up at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC) building.

Account Type
Borrowing Period
Bill Policy
NS, UNLV, & CSN Students1 week, not renewable Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost 
NS, UNLV, & CSN Employees2 weeks, renewable* Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost
Local Community MembersNot available 

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

Borrowing, Renewing, and Returning Items

You can renew materials at the Service Desk, by calling (702) 992-2800, or online through My 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.

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.

If you are unable to return an item, please contact us as soon as possible at (702) 992-2800 or email library@nevadastate.edu.

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 on the respective institution’s website:

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 drop down, 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.

Policy updated as of June 2024