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Q. I attend college elsewhere in Arkansas. May I borrow books from the U of A library?

How can I use an ARKLink card to check out books at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville? 

Answered By: Beth Juhl
Last Updated: Jun 06, 2024     Views: 129

The University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, participate in the ARKLink Reciprocal Borrowing Program, whereby students from participating college and university libraries may check out materials at the U of A campus in Fayetteville. 

Before visiting Mullins Library, you must request an ARKLink card from your home library. This card will grant borrowing privileges at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Libraries under the following guidelines:

  • Individuals must present an ARKLink card issued by their home library and a photo ID. Email authorization will be accepted only if received Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm. Photo identification and the ARKLink card must be presented in order to check out materials.
  • Privileges will be granted on a semester basis for students, and on a yearly basis for faculty and staff.
  • Individuals must complete the University of Arkansas "Registration for Reciprocal Circulation Privileges" form at the Help Desk in Mullins Library in order for a patron record to be created to allow checkout of material.

ARKLink Card Loan Policies

  • 28 days (faculty, staff, and students)
  • Maximum of 10 items, limited to books only
  • One renewal
  • Ineligible to recall or place holds on materials
  • Item checked out to ARKLink borrower which are needed by UAF patrons may be recalled after two weeks. 
  • Recalled items must be returned within 7 days. Failure to return materials recalled will result in a block of privileges. A fee of $150.00 per item will be charged if items are not returned.

Need more information?

  • For more information on the  ARKLink Reciprocal Borrowing Program, visit the ARKLink website.
  • For more information on borrowing privileges, please contact libpriv@uark.edu. 

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