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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2025    Views: 403

How many books can I check out at a time?

Users can check out books and other library materials by using the self-checkout machines located near library exits or by visiting the Services Desk in the UCSB Library Paseo. The maximum number of items that can be checked out are: 

  • Undergraduates: 50

  • Honors students: 200

  • Graduates: 200

  • Faculty: 1,000

  • Staff: 100

  • Community: 10

More information can be found on the Loan Periods webpage.