The Circulation Department at TSU Library Learning Center provides personalized support for students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community. We handle access to library materials, course reserves, TexShare cards, and interlbrary loan for our users.
TSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni (with a photo ID & Tiger Card) can borrow with some restrictions. Alumni must register with Alumni Relations to confirm status. Visitors/community may use spaces, but need a TexShare card to check out materials.
Note: Alumni access is limited; no remote database/ILL privileges.
Journals, newspapers, media, theses/dissertations in Heartman, reference materials, microforms, and Heartman Collection items.
Students can keep items for 3 weeks (1 renewal). Faculty/staff: 3 months (unlimited renewals). Alumni & TexShare: 2 weeks (no renewal). Renew online at My Library Account.
| Patron Group | Max Items | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|
| TSU Undergraduate Students | 10 | 3 Weeks, 1 Renewal |
| TSU Graduate Students | 10 | 3 Weeks, 1 Renewal |
| TSU Faculty | 25 | 3 Months, Unlimited |
| TSU Staff | 15 | 3 Months, Unlimited |
| TSU Alumni | 5 | 2 Weeks, No Renewal |
| TexShare Users | 5 | 2 Weeks, No Renewal |
Dry erase markers for whiteboards: 2 hour checkout (renew for 2 more if available) Available at the Circulation & Reserves desk (Room 117, 1st floor) TSU ID required In-library use only Return markers to the desk during open hours Lost markers: $2.50 replacement fee
Return items at service desks or drop slots outside the main entrance, near Starbucks, and inside by the elevator Reserve items must be handed to a staff member
Never use the book drop for DVDs or CDs—damage may incur charges
Find your course reserved materials by intructor's name or course number
Reserve materials (faculty or library-owned) are kept behind the Circulation Desk
Checked out for 2-hour intervals
Faculty: Place an item on reserve
General collection: $0.25/day per book
Reserve materials: $1.00/hour (max $10/day/item)
Lost items: replacement cost + $20 processing
Pay at the Bursar’s Office (Bell Building, M–F, 8am–5pm), then bring receipt to Circulation Desk for record clearing
Bring both university ID and TexShare Card to borrow materials
Books: 2-week loan, no renewal, max 5 items
No renewals, recalls may shorten loan periods
Reference, special collections, media, microforms do not circulate
Overdue fines: $1/day per book
Lost books: replacement + $15 fee
Outstanding fines/charges must be paid promptly
Mail returns (if needed):
Circulation Dept, Library Learning Center, Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne,
Houston, TX 77004
Learn More about the TexShare Program
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