Library access and privileges vary. Find the user group that best describes your affiliation to discover what privileges are available.
Find more information on loans, holds, and more.
Find more information on fines and fees. We do not accept cash to pay for fines or fees. You can pay fines and fees with RebelCash, credit or debit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
Need to pay by phone?
Patrons can now schedule a phone payment appointment through our booking page:
- Pick an available appointment date and time.
- Fill in the form with your name, email, NSHE/library barcode, and preferred phone number.
- Library staff will call you at the scheduled time to process a secure debit/credit card payment by phone.
- Please be available at your selected time; missed appointments may require rebooking.
| Users | Total # of items Out | Loan Period for Books* | # of renewals | Maximum checkout w/ renewals | Full Workstation Access | Workstation Login Type | Remote Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Undergraduate | 50 | 28 days | 3 | 112 days | Yes | ACE account & password | Yes |
| NSHE Undergraduate | 50 | 28 days | 3 | 112 days | Yes | ACE account (OIT tech fee) | Yes |
| UNLV Graduate & Law | Unlimited | 1 semester | 3 | 24 months | Yes | ACE account & password | Yes |
| UNR Graduate | 50 | 1 semester | 3 | 24 months | Yes | ACE account (OIT Tech Fee) | Yes |
| UNLV Faculty, Staff, & Emeritus | Unlimited | 1 semester | 3 | 24 months | Yes | ACE account & password | Yes |
| UNLV Guest Researcher | Unlimited | 1 semester, or the end of the visiting period | 3 | 24 months, or the end of the visiting period | Yes | Department sponsored ACE account | Yes |
| NSHE Faculty & Staff | 50 | 1 semester | 3 | 24 months | No | n/a | No |
| OLLI (Osher Institute) | 50 | 28 days | 3 | 16 weeks | Yes | ACE account (OIT tech fee) | Yes |
| UNLV Alumni | 20 | 28 days | 2 | 84 days | Yes | Request onsite access | No |
| Public Borrower* | 20 | 28 days | 2 | 84 days | No | n/a | No |
| P-12 Educators | 50 | 28 days | 2 | 84 days | No | n/a | No |
Our goal is to provide the best service we can to all of our various user groups, but doing so requires that we stick to a defined set of borrowing guidelines. Please read these guidelines before borrowing anything in order to understand your responsibilities as a borrower!
Returning items to UNLV Libraries
- UNLV library books may be returned to libraries in the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Libraries and the Nevada State University Libraries.
- Any technology, anatomical, or reserve materials MUST be returned to a UNLV Libraries service desk (no book drops or other locations).
- Interlibrary Loan materials checked out from the UNLV Libraries MUST be returned to the UNLV Libraries.
- Map of library book drops on campus.
UNLV books may not be returned to Clark County public libraries, and you will be responsible for fees assessed on overdue materials.