Loan/Renewal Periods
Library Materials
Ready to Return Your Library Books/DVDs?
Items can be returned using the indoor dropbox next to Access Services (5th floor lobby) or with our secure drop box located just outside of Goodman Center (picture for reference) or by mail. Please allow several days for items to be returned on your account. You will receive a return email confirmation once the items are processed. Members of the SUNY community may also drop off library material from their home institution using our outdoor dropbox only. The outdoor dropbox is available seven days a week.
Note: DO NOT use the drop box for books/rentals from the FIT Bookstore, as we have no way of returning them to the bookstore. Instructions on returning bookstore material can be found further below on this page.
Mailing Material
You can mail your FIT Library materials and interlibrary loans to:
FIT Library - Access & Circulation Services
c/o Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W. 27th Street, Room E528
New York, NY 10001-5992
Please consider purchasing insurance on items sent via post. Tracking is included on packages sent via media mail (and through most USPS services). We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
Having issues renewing your library books?
You may have reached your max renewal limit, but please email us at [email protected] for assistance. We will accommodate you.
Use My Library Account to review all material you currently have checked out. If you have issues logging in, please contact Tech Help for assistance as the Library does not assign/troubleshoot password issues.
Textbook Returns from the FIT Bookstore / Campus Store
Are you trying to return a textbook rental that you got through the FIT Bookstore? Contact the FIT Bookstore for further instructions; do not return these items to the library, you will continue to be charged for the rental.
Send questions to [email protected], we will be happy to assist you.
Loans and Renewals Information
- Only two renewals allowed online via MyAccount or at the Library Services Desk for books for undergraduate students. Three renewals are granted for graduate students. One renewal allowed for audiovisuals (DVDs, CDS, etc.). No telephone/email renewals.
- General Collection refers to circulating books from the stacks located on the 5th floor. Non-circulating books (labeled with Library Use only, Art Reference or Reference stickers) are also found on this floor.
- Reserves, Interlibrary Loans, Audio/Visual Material and Equipment are located at the Library Services Desk on the 5th floor.
- If a circulating item is checked out and you wish to place a hold on it, log into your account in OneSearch, the Library's Online Catalog, find the item and click on Place Hold Request. You'll be prompted to confirm and you'll receive an email when the item is ready for pick up.
- Refer to our Overdue Fines page for information regarding fines and account holds
- Students may borrow material for only the semester they are registered for. For example, a student is registered for the Fall Semester, loan privileges will end at the end of the Fall Semester. Or a student is registered in the Spring Semester, but has not registered for Summer OR Fall, they may not borrow material during the Summer.
- Need help? Contact us.
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Material |
Loan Period |
Renewal Periods |
Number of Loans |
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MAIN BOOK COLLECTION 5th floor Reading Room |
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Undergraduate, Non-Credit Certificate Program (NCRT) and Senior Scholars |
4 weeks |
4 weeks 2 renewals |
15 books |
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Graduate |
4 weeks |
4 weeks 3 renewals |
25 books |
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Faculty |
4 months |
3 months 2 renewals |
50 books |
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Staff |
4 weeks |
4 weeks 2 renewals |
25 books |
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Library Services Desk 5th floor Reading Room |
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Textbooks |
2 hours |
2 hours* |
3 total reserve items; any combination *Renewals are permitted unless someone else is waiting for the item. |
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Personal copies (Books, DVDs, VHS, CDs, etc) |
2 hours |
2 hours* |
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Course readings |
2 hours |
2 hours* |
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Designer File folders |
2 hours |
2 hours |
1 folder |
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Picture File Envelopes |
4 weeks |
4 weeks 2 renewals |
2 (max. 20 pictures) |
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DVD/VHS |
1 week |
1 week |
3 total media titles; any combination |
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DVD/VHS (fashion shows, lecture series, etc) |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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DVD (used for a class) |
Varies |
NONE |
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VHS (feature films, documentaries) |
1 Week |
1 Week |
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Scanner Accessories Omnicharge Portable charger |
2 hours 2 hours |
2 hours* 2 hours |
Up to 3 items 1 |
| Apple Chargers | 4 hours | 4 hours* | 2 |
| Photographic Equipment from the MakersMind Space | 3 hours | 3 hours* |
Unlimited |
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Media Card Readers |
4 hours |
4 hours* |
1 |
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Digital Cameras |
4 hours |
4 hours* |
1 |
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Tablets |
4 hours |
4 hours* |
1 |
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Cutting Mats |
4 hours |
4 hours* |
1 |
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Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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last updated 9/12/2023