Patron registration
McElveen MRC borrowing privileges are issued to military members, retirees, civilian personnel and affiliated students. Registering patrons specify the dependents authorized to use their accounts at the time of registration. McElveen ILC privileges are issued for 1 year periods. Students, not otherwise eligible, register each term.
Lending periods
Library materials can be renewed twice unless they have been placed on hold by other library patrons. Renewal requests can be done over the phone during library hours unless materials are overdue.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals |
| Books | 14 days | 50 items | 2 |
| Audio Books | 14 days | 7 items | 2 |
| Music CDs | 14 days | 7 items | 2 |
| Archived Periodicals | 14 days | 7 items | 2 |
| CD-ROMs | 7 days | 7 items | 2 |
| DVDs/Blu-Rays | 7 days | 7 items (only 1 CLEP title) | 2 |
Overdue Materials
McElveen MRC does not charge overdue fines. First and second overdue notices are sent to patrons 7 and 14 days after the due date. Third notices for military members are sent to their first sergeant or commander 21 days after the due date.
Lost or damaged materials
Patrons must replace or reimburse the library for all materials that are lost, damaged, or destroyed while checked out to their account, as per AFI 34-270 2.10.
