How Do I?

Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?

• Yes! There is no limit to how many items you can check out at once.

What is my library card? Where do I check out books?

• Your CAC is used to check out materials at the Front Desk, located in the rotunda on the 1^st floor of Jefferson Hall (near the Jefferson Statue).

How long can I borrow this item for?

* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item

How do I renew an item?

• Click here and log in to your account using your westpoint.edu O365 credentials.
• Use the dropdown menu to find the due date.
• If you want to renew, check the box to the left of the item you want to renew, and click “Renew Selected” or choose to “Renew All.”
  • If the renewal was not successful, you will see a message that “Not all renewals were successful. See details below.” There will be a message in the status section on why it was not successful. Bring the item back or contact us to find out more.

Where do I return materials?

• You can return materials to the Front Desk where you checked them out. You can leave them in the book return to the left of the desk, at the base of the stairs, or you can hand them to the staff member at the Front Desk.

Why did I receive a library notice?

• Requested Material Ready for Pick Up: You will receive an email stating that the material you requested is ready for pick up at the Front Desk. Requested materials are held for 7 days and then returned. Visit the Front Desk and tell the staff member your name, and that you are picking up a book you requested.
• Due Dates and Overdue Notifications: You will receive emails when you check out library materials, when materials are due soon, and when materials are overdue. If you do not return the item by the 3^rd notice, it will be considered lost. You will be required to return, replace, or pay for the item(s) in order to have your library privileges restored.

What if I lose an item I checked out?

• You are responsible for providing a replacement. Email us at frontdesk@usmalibrary.org with the title/author of the lost item. We will respond with replacement instructions.
• Once you have the replacement item, bring it to the Front Desk. The staff member will make a note in your account that you brought a replacement item to the library. The staff member will bring it to the head of our Collection department who will approve or disapprove of the replacement. If it is approved, the item will be removed from your account. If it is not approved, we will contact you.
• If a replacement copy is not available, you will be charged $100. Payment is required in the form of a money order or check made out to the “Treasurer of the United States.” We strongly prefer you replace the item.
• If you have materials in a “billed” status, you will not be able to check out additional materials or collaborative rooms.

Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?

• Yes! There is no limit to how many items you can check out at once. You can also sponsor a library account for your spouse and borrow books on behalf of your children.

What is my library card? Where do I check out books?

• Your CAC is used to check out materials at the Front Desk, located in the rotunda on the 1^st floor of Jefferson Hall (near the Jefferson Statue).

How long can I borrow this item for?

* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item

How do I renew an item?

• Log in to your account using your westpoint.edu O365 credentials.
• Use the dropdown menu to find the due date. Select "My Loans."
• If you want to renew, check the box to the left of the item you want to renew, and click “Renew Selected” or choose to “Renew All.”
  • If the renewal was not successful, you will see a message that “Not all renewals were successful. See details below.” There will be a message in the status section on why it was not successful. Bring the item back or contact us to find out more.

Where do I return materials?

• You can return materials to the Front Desk where you checked them out. You can leave them in the book return to the left of the desk, at the base of the stairs, or you can hand them to the staff member at the Front Desk.

Why did I receive a library notice?

• Requested Material Ready for Pick Up: You will receive an email stating the material you requested is ready for pick up at the Front Desk. Requested materials are held for 7 days and then returned. Visit the Front Desk and tell the staff member your name, and that you are picking up a book you requested.
• Due Dates and Overdue Notifications: You will receive emails when you check out library materials, when materials are due soon, and when materials are overdue. If you do not return the item by the 3rd notice, it will be considered lost. You will be required to return, replace, or pay for the item(s) in order to have your library privileges restored.

What if I lose an item I checked out?

• You are responsible for providing a replacement. Email us at frontdesk@usmalibrary.org with the title/author of the lost item. We will respond with replacement instructions.
• Once you have the replacement item, bring it to the Front Desk. The staff member will make a note in your account that you brought a replacement item to the library. The staff member will bring it to the head of our Collection department who will approve or disapprove of the replacement. If it is approved, the item will be removed from your account. If it is not approved, we will contact you.
• If a replacement copy is not available, you will be charged $100. Payment is required in the form of a money order or check made out to the “Treasurer of the United States.” We strongly prefer you replace the item.
• If you have materials in a “billed” status, you will not be able to check out additional materials or collaborative rooms.

Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?

• Yes! You can also sponsor a library account for your spouse, and borrow books on behalf of your children. There is no limit to how many items you can check out at once.

What is my library card? Where do I check out books?

• Your CAC is used to check out materials at the Front Desk, located in the rotunda on the 1^st floor of Jefferson Hall (near the Jefferson Statue).

What is my library ID?

• Your EDIPI/DoD ID number on the back of your CAC

How long can I borrow this item for?

* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item

How do I renew an item?

• Click here and log in to your account using your Name and Library ID. We changed our system during Summer 2019, so if you have not accessed your account since then you will need to go to the USMA Library Front Desk and get a new account.
• Once you are logged in, look in the status column to find the due date.
• If you want to renew, check the box to the left of the item you want to renew, and click “Renew Selected” or choose to “Renew All.” You will be asked “The following item(s) will be renewed, would you like to proceed?” Click “Yes.”
  • If the renewal was not successful, you will see a message that “Not all renewals were successful. See details below.” There will be a message in the status section on why it was not successful. Bring the item back, or contact us to find out more.

Where do I return materials?

• You can return materials to the Front Desk where you checked them out. You can leave them in the book return to the left of the desk, at the base of the stairs, or you can hand them to the staff member at the Front Desk.

Why did I receive a library notice?

• ConnectNY or InterLibrary Loan: You will receive an email that says “The items requested are available at the circulation desk. Please pick up within 48 hours.” Visit the Front Desk and tell the staff member your name, and that you are picking up a book you requested from another library.
• Overdue book(s) or multimedia: You will receive a notice from the library asking to return the overdue item(s). If you do not return the item by the 3^rd notice, it will be considered lost. You will be required to return, replace, or pay for the item(s) in order to have your library privileges restored.
  • For books, the first notice is on the 3^rd day an item is overdue. The second notice is one week after the item is overdue. The third notice is two weeks after the item is overdue.
  • For multimedia items (DVDs, CDs, etc.), the first notice is on the first day an item is overdue. The second notice is the third day after the item is overdue. The third notice is on the fifth day after the item is overdue.

What if I lose an item I checked out?

• You are responsible for providing replacement copies. Stop by the library, and we will give you the information necessary to get an exact replacement of the item you lost.
• Once you have the replacement item, bring it to the Front Desk. The staff member will make a note in your account that you brought a replacement item to the library. The staff member will bring it to the head of our Collection department who will approve or disapprove of the replacement. If it is approved, the item will be removed from your account. If it is not approved, we will contact you.
• If a replacement copy is not available, you will be charged $100. Payment is required in the form of a money order or check made out to the “Treasurer of the United States.” We strongly prefer you to replace the item instead of this option.
• If you have materials in a “billed” status, you will not be able to check out any additional items from the library until you replace the item or pay the fee.

Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?

• Yes! Your spouse sponsors a library account for you, and once you have your account you may also borrow books on behalf of your children. There is no limit to how many items you can check out at once.

What is my library card? Where do I check out books?

• We issue you a library card to use to check out materials at the Front Desk, located in the rotunda on the 1^st floor of Jefferson Hall (near the Jefferson Statue).

What is my library ID?

• The number below the barcode on your library card.

How long can I borrow this item for?

* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item

How do I renew an item? How do I check the due date?

• Click here and log in to your account using your Name and Library ID. We changed our system during Summer 2019, so if you have not accessed your account since then you will need to go to the USMA Library Front Desk and get a new account.
• Once you are logged in, look in the status column to find the due date.
• If you want to renew, check the box to the left of the item you want to renew, and click “Renew Selected” or choose to “Renew All.”
  • You will be asked “The following item(s) will be renewed, would you like to proceed?” Click “Yes.”
  • If the renewal was not successful, you will see a message that “Not all renewals were successful. See details below.” There will be a message in the status section on why it was not successful. Bring the item back, or contact us to find out more.

Where do I return materials?

• You can return materials to the Front Desk where you checked them out. You can leave them in the book return to the left of the desk, at the base of the stairs, or you can hand them to the staff member at the Front Desk.

Why did I receive a library notice?

• ConnectNY or InterLibrary Loan: You will receive an email that says “The items requested are available at the circulation desk. Please pick up within 48 hours.” Visit the Front Desk and tell the staff member your name, and that you are picking up a book you requested from another library.
• Overdue book(s) or multimedia: You will receive a notice from the library asking to return the overdue item(s). If you do not return the item by the 3^rd notice, it will be considered lost. You will be required to return, replace, or pay for the item(s) in order to have your library privileges restored.      
  • For books, the first notice is on the 3^rd day an item is overdue. The second notice is one week after the item is overdue. The third notice is two weeks after the item is overdue.
  • For multimedia items (DVDs, CDs, etc.), the first notice is on the first day an item is overdue. The second notice is the third day after the item is overdue. The third notice is on the fifth day after the item is overdue.

What if I lose an item I checked out?

• Your sponsor is responsible for providing replacement copies. Stop by the library, and we will give you the information necessary to get an exact replacement of the item you lost.
• Once you have the replacement item, bring it to the Front Desk. The staff member will make a note in your account that you brought a replacement item to the library. The staff member will bring it to the head of our Collection department who will approve or disapprove of the replacement. If it is approved, the item will be removed from your account. If it is not approved, we will contact you.
• If a replacement copy is not available, you will be charged $100. Payment is required in the form of a money order or check made out to the “Treasurer of the United States.” We strongly prefer you to replace the item instead of this option.
• If you have materials in a “billed” status, you will not be able to check out any additional items from the library until you replace the item or pay the fee. The sponsor for your account will not be able to out-process the library until the item is replaced or the fee is paid.

Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?

• No, IAW Library Policy Operating Memorandum No. 2-1 Circulation of Library Materials, borrowing privileges are limited to
  • Cadets
  • Cadet Candidates
  • USMA and USMAPS faculty and their spouses, who may also borrow on behalf of their children.
  • West Point GS staff (non-contract employees) and their spouses, who may also borrow on behalf of their children.
  • Members of the U.S. military stationed at West Point and their spouses, who may also borrow on behalf of their children.