Architecture and Fine Arts Library Policies

CIRCULATION AND LENDING POLICIES

AFA Library materials circulate to those holding a valid USC Library Card.

Type of Material

USC Undergraduate students;

USC Staff

USC Graduate students;

USC Faculty

Alumni with valid USC Library card

Visitors with valid USC Library card and fee borrowers

Visitors without a USC Library card

Books from regular and oversized open stacks

Circulate for Semester;

Can renew 10 times

Circulate for Semester;

Can renew indefinitely

Circulate for 4 weeks;

Can renew 10 times

Circulate for 4 weeks;

Can renew 10 times

In-library use

Bound and unbound journals

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

DVDs

Circulate for 7 days;

Can renew once

Circulate for 7 days;

Can renew once

Circulate for 7 days;

Can renew once

Circulate for 7 days;

Can renew once

DVDs not available

Circulation Desk materials

In-library use, ordinarily for 3 hours

In-library use, ordinarily for 3 hours

In-library use, ordinarily for 3 hours

In-library use, ordinarily for 3 hours

Circulation Desk materials not available

High Shelves materials

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

In-library use

M-F 9am-5pm

Cage, Rare, and Archival materials

Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5

Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5

Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5

Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5

Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5

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Flat-bed scanners are for use of USC students, faculty, and staff.

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Information for non-USC researchers

The AFA Library is a resource funded primarily for use by USC students, faculty, and staff. Non-USC researchers are welcome to use the AFA library and must adhere to the following:

  • Doheny Memorial Library is the place to inquire about getting a library card, as described under the "Non-USC" user tab on the lending policies page;
  • To use the photocopier, please purchase a Library Print & Copy Card in Doheny Library.
  • Materials from the Circulation Desk and VHS/DVDs are not accessible without a USC library card; no exceptions.
  • Rare/archival materials are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm in the Rare Books Reading Room only.
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Questions?

  • For more information, please contact AFA Circulation at (213) 740-1956.