Our Libraries
Holy Cross Libraries includes several branch libraries, and a few partners as well. The O'Callahan Science Library is located in Swords Hall; the Fenwick Music Library is housed in Fenwick Hall; Worcester Art Museum Library is in the museum on Salisbury Street (downtown Worcester); and the Rehm Library can be found in Smith Hall. The Center for Writing is housed in the Dinand Library building.
For a full listing of what's where in the Dinand Library, including a map of our stacks, please see http://libguides.holycross.edu/dinand.
Circulation Policies
| HC Student | HC Honors | HC Faculty | HC Staff | Consortium Students & Faculty | Externs | |
| Loan Period | Full semester* | Academic year* | Academic year | Academic year* | 28 days | 28 days |
| Renewal Limit | 5, unless hold or recall | 5, unless hold or recall | 5, unless hold or recall | 5, unless hold or recall | 5, unless hold or recall | 5, unless hold or recall |
| Book Limit | 20 | 50 | 150 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Daily Fine | $0.10** | $0.10** | n/a | $0.10** | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Max fine per book | $5.00 | $5.00 | n/a | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Fine threshold | $10.00 | $10.00 | n/a | n/a | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Lost book charge | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Lost AV material charge | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
*With the exception of musical scores, & Nevins Collection which circulate for 28 days
**System will calculate fines; however, fines will be waived when item is returned.
Consortium/Extern Borrowers:
• Valid Consortium ID & ARC verification card required.
• Scanning available free
• Printing available ($.10 per page)
• All items recalled for Reserve must be returned immediately.
• Journals, newspapers, and reference books do not circulate to any students, externs, or consortium borrowers.
• Fines must be paid in full in order to check out any items.