Library Circulation Policies
Alexandria Campus Library- Circulation Desk Students MUST have a current NOVA ID CARD to check out materials.

These policies have been established to ensure that all NOVA students will have access to the collection.

Your cooperation in observing these policies is appreciated by all library users!
ITEM TIME ALLOWED RENEWALS
Books and Books w/CDs
(Excludes Reference Books) 		Three Weeks One
CDs and Cassettes One Week One
DVDs and VHS Tapes One Week One
Magazines and Newspapers One Week One
Reserve Materials
(one at a time)		 Determined by instructor None

Please Note:
  • You can renew your books in person, by telephone, or online. Books that are overdue, have been renewed once before or requested by another patron cannot be renewed.
    • Online renewals:
      1. Go to the Library Catalog and click on My Account (near the top of the screen);

        Library login

      2. Enter your NovaConnect ID and Password (faculty and staff have a different logon -- contact the library for information);
      3. Click on Loans;
      4. Click on the number next to the item(s) you want to renew and then click Renew.
    • Telephone renewals at the Alexandria campus can be done when we are open by calling the circulation desk at 703.845.6231. Please do not leave renewal requests on the answering machine. You will be asked for the barcode number located on the back of your NOVA student ID card.
    • In-person renewals can be done at the Circulation Desk. You only have to bring your NOVA student ID card to the desk; you do not have to bring the books you wish to renew.
  • You will be charged $2.00 per hour/per day (as applies) for overdue Reserve Materials.
  • Borrowing Limitations: NOVA Students = 10 items; Community Patrons = 3 items.
  • Copies of magazine articles requested from other NOVA campus libraries cost $0.20 per page.
  • Individuals with overdue Library materials or Reserve Fines cannot check out additional materials until delinquent obligations are met.