Access and Circulation

The Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2], located on Pampas Lane across from the University's Credit Union, is open to members of the Stanford community. Courtesy readers are accommodated, following the same visitor registration procedure used in Green Library, now available at the SAL1&2 Visitor Registration Kiosk. For more information, see our policies on visitor access and patron access or call library Privileges at (650) 723-1492.

Materials shelved at Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2] may be browsed and borrowed directly from SAL1&2.

Paging

A paging service is available to those who want SAL1&2 material delivered to another campus library. Paging requests must be placed using the "request an item" link in the Socrates web catalog. Patrons are notified of paging results. Materials will be held for pick-up at the desired library for seven days, then returned to SAL1&2.

When paging material, you must specify the pick-up library:

Green Library

Deliveries are made daily Mon-Fri, and are typically available by 4:30 p.m.

Other SULAIR Libraries

SAL 1&2 delivers to other SULAIR libraries, including Art, Falconer Biology, Swain Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Branner Earth Sciences, Cubberley Education, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, and Physics.

Deliveries are made Mon-Fri, typically 1-2 business days after the request. (See chart below.)

Paging Timetable

Paging is done Monday-Friday. Availability depends on the time of day ordered, and which pick-up library is selected. Please consult this chart for an estimated delivery time.

Note: SAL 1&2 does not page items on university holidays.

Auxiliary Library	Pickup Library	Day Placed	Time Placed	Day Available	Time Available

Stanford Auxiliary Library
[SAL1 &2]

Green	Mon-Thu	< 1 pm	Same day	4:30 pm
	Mon-Thu	> 1 pm	Next business day
	Fri	< 1 pm	Same day
	Fri	> 1 pm	Next business day
	Sat-Sun	Anytime	Next business day

Other SULAIR Library*	Mon-Thu	< 1 pm	Next business day	4:30 pm
		> 1 pm	Two business days
	Fri	< 1 pm	Next business day
	Fri	> 1 pm	Two business days
	Sat-Sun	Anytime	Two business days

* Delivery to Hopkins Marine Station Library will take an additional business day beyond those listed.

Circulation policies

Circulation of materials is available only to users with a valid Stanford borrower's card. For students, faculty, staff, and individuals eligible for the University's Courtesy ID, their current Stanford ID card is their borrower's card. Other categories of users should apply for appropriate library identification at the Privileges Desk in Green Library (650)-723-1492. For more information, please see the general statement on borrowing regulations.

Circulation period

Books, Theses : Varies by user status
Journals : 7 Days

All materials are subject to RECALL if requested by another user or required for course reserves.

Overdues, Bills & Notices

Overdue fines vary by loan period. Bills for replacements charges include the replacement cost of the item, a $25.00 processing charge, and a non-refundable $5.00 billing fee. Replacement charges vary by library and material type. Faculty are not charged overdue fines but are billed for replacement charges and processing fees. Overdue notices are a courtesy. Failure to receive such notice will not be considered grounds for reduction or cancellation of fines.

Loan periods of 28 days or longer: no overdue fines are charged

1 day after due date: courtesy overdue reminder is sent.

15 days after due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

Loan periods of 1-14 days: overdue fines are charged

1 day after due date: courtesy overdue reminder is sent and fines begin accruing at the rate of $1.50/day to a maximum of $10.50.

8 days after due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

Recalled materials: overdue fines are charged

1 day after recall due date: fines begin accruing at $3.00/day to a maximum of $21.00.

8 days after recall due date: bill for replacement charges is sent and user is blocked.

Questions about circulation policies and overdue charges can be asked at Stanford Auxiliary Library [SAL1&2]: (650) 723-9201, salcirculation@stanford.edu.

Last modified: September 16, 2009