Library Basics - Answers: Borrow, Hold, Renew, Return

All library patrons will need to complete a short application form before borrowing materials.

Complete the Application for Students and Employees. Your Kirtland ID number will be connected to your library account and serve as your library card. If you would like a Kirtland ID card, visit the Student Services office. 

Current students and employees can borrow up to 10 items at a time.

We encourage community members to visit us in person. Public patrons will need a current state driver's license or ID to complete registration at the Library. You can begin the registration process online using the Application for Public Patrons.

Public patrons can borrow up to 5 items at a time.

• Reference and reserved books can be used inside the library, but cannot be checked out.
• Please allow Library staff to reshelve books. Carts are provided throughout the Library for books that you are not going to check out.

You will need a provided PIN when logging into your account for the first time. Once logged in, you can change your PIN as needed.

Your PIN is required to login to Libby/OverDrive. 

Contact the Kirtland Library at any time to request or reset your PIN.

When you place a hold on an item, that item is reserved for you. If you place a hold on an item that is being used by another library patron, the hold will tell Library staff to contact you when the item becomes available.

Two ways to place a hold:

• Contact the Library staff and request the item to be put on hold for you. 

OR

• Access your Library card account online and place a hold on an item in the catalog.

Due dates are indicated on each item. You can also contact the Library or check your Library account online to see all due dates.

Items from Kirtland Library may be renewed once. A renewal extends your due date, as long as nobody else is waiting for the item. Items must be renewed on or before their due dates. Contact the Kirtland Library to renew an item. 

Our Library is open 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday to return items. A return dropbox is located near the Library. All calculators and Chromebooks must be returned in person, not placed in the dropbox.

You may return items to the M-TEC office, including calculators and Chromebooks. M-TEC staff will make sure the item is returned to our Grayling location. Click here to see the location, hours, and contact info for M-TEC. 

The Kirtland Library does not charge overdue fines. An email will be sent as a reminder three days before your item(s) are due. If items are not returned, a courtesy letter will be mailed to you.

Items that are not returned will be moved to "Missing/Lost" status. When items fall into "Missing/Lost" status, the following actions will be taken in the order below.

• The patron will be charged for the replacement of the item(s).
• A statement of library charges will be mailed.
• Kirtland's Public Safety Director will assist in recovering the missing item(s).
• Collections proceedings will occur. 

Students with Missing/Lost item(s) will have a hold placed on their student account. 

Patrons with Missing/Lost items should contact the Library for additional information.