Frequently Asked Questions

Checkout

  • How does a hold work, for items currently available in the library or for items that are already checked out?
  • Where do I pick up Library books I put on hold?
  • Who can check out books from the Harold B. Lee Library?
  • How many books can I check out?
  • How do I renew a book?
  • May I check out books at other libraries?
  • How do I check out a book?
  • Is it permissible for the general public to look things up at the Library? Or is it only open to BYU students and faculty?
  • Where do I return books?
  • How long do I have to return my book?
  • May I check out books after I graduate?
  • Does the Provo City Library allow BYU students to check out books?
  • I am a student. How do I reserve a book?
  • I need a scientific calculator. Can I find one in the Library?
  • What is a Guest Login? How do I get one?
  • What is interlibrary loan?
  • I am a student enrolled in University Level (for credit) Independent Study online classes. How do I borrow books from the HBLL?
  • How do I find Course Reserve items?
  • What is Locked Case?
  • I lost a book. What do I need to do?