Who Can Borrow
Student, Staff and Guest Reader of USJ
Frequently asked questions
You can search a print book in Library OPAC or OneSearch@USJ.
Yes. You can login the Library OPAC and use “Place Hold” to reserve the book. An email notification will be issue automatically once the book is ready.
You will receive all library notifications, including check-out, check-in, renewal, and overdue notices, via your USJ email. If you are unable to access the email, please contact the librarian at library@usj.edu.mo.
Print materials are renewable in Library OPAC.
Any item not returned by the due date is considered overdue, and the borrower is subject to a MOP 5.00 per day overdue fine.
Prior to being permitted to borrow again, borrowers must settle delinquent loans and fees.
More information is available in Returning Privileges.
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Student
Pre-University, Bachelor, Post-graduate Diploma
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 15 days | 15 days | 10 |
| MALA Card | 30 days | 1 time | 1 |
Master and Doctoral Student
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 45 days | 45 days | 25 |
| MALA Card | 30 days | 1 time | 1 |
Exchange Students
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 15 days | 15 days | 5 |
Staff
Academic Staff
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 45 days | 45 days | 25 |
| MALA Card | 30 days | 1 time | 1 |
Administrative Staff / Research Staff / Visiting Academic
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 15 days | 15 days | 15 |
| MALA Card | 30 days | 1 time | 1 |
Emeritus Staff / Retired Administrative Staff
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 15 days | 15 days | 10 |
| MALA Card | 30 days | 1 time | 1 |
Guest Reader
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Maximum Renewal Period | Loan Quota |
| General Books | 14 days | 14 days | 3 |
- No books or other library materials may be removed from the library prior to the loan being recorded. Unauthorized access to library materials without following the proper check-out procedure is a serious offense.
- The borrower must present his / her valid identification at the reference desk for checkout. It is not allowed to checkout for others.
- The borrower is responsible for the safekeeping and return of library materials issued in their name.
- The standard loan period for library materials is listed in the Loan Quota, but different loan periods may be established for various types of materials or for special purposes (e.g., reserved for the module).
- Prior to, or on, the due date, items must be renewed through the library’s website or at the reference desk.
- Borrowed library materials must be returned on or before the due date.
- Any item not returned by the due date is considered overdue, and the borrower is subject to a MOP 5.00 per day late fee. Before they can be checked out again, overdue items must be returned to the library and fines settled.
- Any overdue item not returned to the library after three notification emails is deemed lost, and the borrower is subject to a MOP 100.00 administrative fee and item replacement price.
- The borrower’s obligation to return library materials by the due date remains unaffected if the borrower does not receive any email reminders.
- Before completing the clearance procedure, students and staff must pay any outstanding fees.
- Library materials are specifically intended for educational use. The borrower may be permanently terminated if any commercial infraction (such as photocopying the book) is found.