A valid library card is needed in order to borrow items. UND faculty, staff, and students should use their Campus Passport ID card. UND alumni and emeritus professors are issued library cards at no charge. Health professionals may also obtain a card at no charge upon the presentation of proper identification. Faculty from other universities may check out items upon presentation of two pieces of identification. If their library cards are not compatible with ODIN, temporary cards will be issued free of charge.

Anyone not affiliated with the university can obtain a card upon the presentation of two forms of identification and a $15.00 fee. In lieu of purchasing a card, they may request materials through interlibrary loan from their local libraries or the State Library in Bismarck. See Unaffiliated Borrower Policy for more details.

Circulation Loan Policy:
Books:  28 day loan period with one renewal
Monographic Journals:  One week loan period
Audio-Visual Materials:  One week loan period
Reference Materials:  In library use only
Reserve Items:  Two hour use in library or overnight checkout two hours before closing with item due one hour after opening on the following day.
                       There are some special items that are allowed to circulate for a longer time period.
Bound and Unbound Journals:  In library use only

Overdue Notices and Charges:
Patrons may be charged for keeping items beyond the due date. Overdue notices are sent out as a courtesy only. Failure to issue or receive a notice is not a reason for altering a charge. ALL USERS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERDUE CHARGES. If materials are not returned, library users must pay the cost of the materials, plus a ten dollar per item non-refundable charge. In the event that materials are found or returned after paying for them, the cost of the material will be reimbursed; but, the ten dollar per item charge is non refundable.