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Borrow and renew books, videos and more from Rincker Memorial Library

We welcome ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ students, faculty, and staff to borrow items from the Rincker Memorial Library. It’s quick and easy to access the materials you need. Below are frequently asked questions to help you. Be sure to check us out soon!

Who can borrow?

  • Current ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ students, faculty and staff.
  • ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ alumni with an alumni ID and current patron record.
  • SWITCH consortium members with valid patron records from their home library (temporarily suspended).
  • Local area community members with ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ courtesy card.
Library Patron Account and Access

Current faculty, staff, and students need a library account to check out materials. Student library accounts are created once you have registered for a class. If you need help with your library account, please contact the ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ Library at 262-243-4554.

How long may I keep library items that I have borrowed?

  • Students, staff and alumni: ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ Library books can be borrowed for 28 days
  • Full Time Faculty: ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ Library books can be borrowed for 180 days
  • CDs and DVDs can be borrowed for one month
  • ¿Û¿ÛÄÛ±Æ Reserves can be borrowed for 2 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days
  • Reference items and journals may not be checked out
  • SWITCH materials are loaned at the discretion of the owning library 

How can I renew my books?

Easily renew your books online through your library account in . Click the "Menu" drop down in the upper right corner of the landing page, click "My Library Card", then sign in to your Portal account to see items you have on loan to renew. You can also renew your items by calling or emailing the library, or by bring your items to the library in person.

Please note: SWITCH items may be renewed once.  

Are there fines for overdue items?

Overdue item notices are sent via email. The library offers a 10-day grace period during which you may renew the books online. If you have not renewed or returned the items after this grace period, you will be charged for the full replacement cost of any overdue items.