Services for the General Public

Naropa feels a strong sense of responsibility to the local community and the broader world. For that reason, the Allen Ginsberg Library is open to the public. Anyone may use the resources of the library on-site during our normal open hours.

(The computer workstations in the library are for the use of Naropa affiliates only; however, library staff will assist members of the public with online research).

We also have a Community Borrowers program, for people who wish to check out books and other library materials for use at home. (Unfortunately, at this time we cannot offer home access to our online resources to Community Borrowers). The fee for Community Borrower privileges is $25 for one year. Privileges need to be renewed each year.

Loan periods, checkout limits, and renewal limits are as follows for Community Borrowers:

• NEW BOOKS – 3 weeks, 3 renewals
• BOOKS – 4 weeks, 3 renewals, 5 total (including new books)
• AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS – 1 week, 3 renewals, 3 total per format

All circulating library materials are subject to recall after 4 weeks. If an item is needed for reserve, it can be recalled immediately. If you have a recalled item, you will be notified by phone or email and given a new due date.

We do not charge overdue fines. However, after an item is 60 days overdue (or after 8 days of being on recall), it is marked “assumed lost” and patron is billed for the replacement cost + $25 processing fee. We will suspend your privileges until your bills are paid or the items are returned.