Loan/Renewal Periods

Returning Library Materials 

Ready to Return Your Library Books/DVDs?

Items can be returned at the Library Services Desk or using the indoor dropbox on the 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 nor we do provide postage.

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

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.   

  • 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) 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.

Main Book Collection

5th floor Reading Room

Note: loan and renewal periods listed below do not apply to Interlibrary Loan items.

Undergraduate, Non-Credit Certificate, Senior Scholars

  • 4-week loan
  • 2 renewals, 4 weeks each
  • 15 books

Graduate

  • 4-week loan
  • 3 renewals, 4 weeks each
  • 25 books

Faculty

  • 4-month loan
  • 2 renewals, 3 months each
  • 50 books

Staff

  • 4-week loan
  • 2 renewals, 4 weeks each
  • 25 books

Other Materials and Equipment

Library Services Desk 
5th floor Reading Room

Note about course reserves:
- Up to 3 reserve items can be borrowed at a time in any combination
- Renewals are permitted unless someone else is waiting for the item

  • Textbooks
    • 2-hour loan
    • 2-hour renewal

  • Course Readings
    • 2-hour loan
    • 2-hour renewal

  • Personal copies -
    Books, DVDs, VHS, CDs, etc.
    • 2-hour loan
    • 2-hour renewal

  • Picture File envelopes
    • 4 week loan
    • 2 renewals, 4 weeks each
    • 2 envelopes (max. 20 pictures total)

3 total media titles in any combination

  • DVD / VHS - feature films, documentaries
    • 1-week loan
    • 1-week renewal

  • DVD - used for a class
    • Loan period - Varies
    • No renewals

  • DVD / VHS - fashion shows, lecture series, etc
    • 2-hour loan
    • 2-hour renewal

Note: Renewals are permitted unless someone else is waiting for the item

  • Omnicharge Portable charger
    • 2-hour loan
    • 2-hour renewal
    • 1 item at a time

  • Apple chargers
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • up to 2 items at a time

  • Wacom Tablets / Cintiq pens
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • 1 item at a time

  • Film/Negatibe Slide Scanning Accessories
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • up to 3 items at a time

  • Cutting Mats
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • 1 item at a time

  • Therapy Lamp
    • 3-day loan
    • 3-day renewal
    • 1 item at a time
  • Digital Cameras / Media Card Readers
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • 1 item at a time

  • Media Card Readers
    • 4-hour loan
    • 4-hour renewal
    • 1 item at a time

  • MakerMinds Space Equipment
    • 3-hour loan
    • 3-hour renewal
    • Any number of items at a time