Library Account
Access your Library Account to check due dates of borrowed items, renew eligible items and view Interlibrary Loan request information.
Ways To Borrow
Self-Service Checkout
the KIOSK
Check out and return library items at the self-service kiosk
HSC badge required
Lewis Library Lockers
Items on Hold
Available 24/7, pick up hold items from lockers using your HSC badge
LIB-222
In Person
Laptops and hotspots may be checked out, with staff assistance
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Interlibrary Loan
Other Libraries
Interlibrary Loan provides access to materials not owned by the library
Loan Periods and Fines
Items Available at Self-Service Checkout
Items in the self-checkout area are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
See guest membership loan periods & fines below.
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewable | Loan Limits | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 28 days | Yes – 3x | 20 | $1 per day |
| Short Term Reserve Books | 4 hours | No | 1 | $1 per hour |
| Reserve Books | 3 days | No | 5 | $5 per day |
| Test Prep Books | 7 days | No | 5 | $5 per day |
| Manipulation Tables | 7 days | Yes – 3x | 1 | $1 per day |
| Equipment (adapters, chargers, cables, etc.) | 1 day | No | 5 | $5 per day |
| Models | 4 hours | No | 5 | $1 per hour |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, etc.) | 3 days | No | 5 | $5 per day |
| Games | 1 day | No | 1 | $5 per day |
Items Available For Hold
Items available to reserve in advance (place on hold) are not available for immediate checkout in the self-service/self-checkout area.
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewable | Loan Limit | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspots | 21 days | No | 1 | $10 per day |
| Laptop Computers | 7 days | Yes, 1x | 1 | $10 per day |
| Reservable Medical Equipment | 3 days | No | 1 | $10 per day |
| Interlibrary Loan Items | Varies | Varies | 10 | $1 per day |
Ways to Return Items
- Check in items at the kiosk (excluding laptops and hotspots) in the Self-Service Checkout area and place on the returns cart.
- Place items (excluding laptops) in a library drop box. Drop boxes are located on the exterior wall of the library (to the left of the main library entrance doors), and inside the library atrium next to the lockers.
- Return items to LIB-222, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. (Laptops must be returned in person at LIB-222.)
Guest Member Loan Periods
Items in the self-service area are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guest are allowed to check out up to 10 items.
Guest borrowing privileges are dependent on active Guest Memberships.
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewable | Place Holds | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 28 days | No | No | $1 per day |
| Reserve Books | 4 hours | No | No | $5 per day |
| Test Prep Books | 4 hours | No | No | $5 per day |
| Manipulation Tables | 4 hours | No | No | $1 per day |
| Equipment (adapters, chargers, cables, etc.) | 4 hours | No | No | $5 per day |
| Models | 4 hours | No | No | $1 per hour |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, etc.) | 4 hours | No | No | $5 per day |
| Games | 4 hours | No | No | $5 per day |