Borrowing: Graduates and other members
Borrow and reserve items, and check your loan limits as an external member.
Last updated 18 March 2026
Note: This page is for external members, for NYP students or staff, refer to borrow books and other library materials.
How to borrow and return items
External members can borrow and reserve library materials.
Find out the steps you need to take to:
Your loan limits
As an external member, you can borrow or reserve this many items:
Loan limit: 20 items
Reservation limit: 20 items
Your loan period
NYP library: loan period for graduate and other members
Item | Loan Period | Renewal Limit |
|---|---|---|
Lending Books | 4 weeks | 3 renewals (up to 16 weeks) |
Periodicals | 1 week | 3 renewals (up to 4 weeks) |
Accompanying Materials | Same as | Same as |
Items are automatically renewed unless someone else has reserved them or you've reached your renewal limit.
Note: A fine of $0.10 per item per day applies if you return items late.
Find out more about renewals, returns and overdue items.
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