Library Policies

Circulation Policies for DRI and NSHE Borrowers

All persons affiliated with DRI are eligible for borrowing privileges with the DRI Libraries.

Loan Periods for DRI Faculty and Staff

Semester checkout, subject to recall by another borrower.

Members of the Nevada System of Higher Education:

Community College of Southern Nevada
Great Basin College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (three week checkout. Two renewals)
Western Nevada Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Nevada, Reno

Library Cards

Complete library card application form found on the library website and send to the Reno or Las Vegas library.

Book Renewals

To renew DRI books by telephone, call:

  • Reno 775/674-7042
  • Las Vegas 702/862-5431

To renew UNLV/UNR books, please take the books to the DRI Library or the UNLV/UNR Library Circulation Desks for renewal.

Recall of Books

Books may be recalled if requested by another borrower.

Journals

Bound journals may be checked out for three days.

Unbound journals may not be checked out.

Overdue and Lost Items

All books are due as marked

A notice will be sent for overdue books.

If books are not returned, you will be billed for the replacement cost of the materials.



 

Tahoe Basin Science Conference

March 16-17, 2010
5th Biennial Lake Tahoe Basin Science Conference
An open forum to learn about and discuss progress in understanding the Lake Tahoe Basin environment.

35 GreenPower Schools in Nevada

Middle School Joins GreenPower
Bridger Middle School joins DRI's GreenPower Program
Bridger Middle School became the 35th Nevada GreenPower school with solar panels, a weather station, and recycling bins.

DRI's 50th Anniversary

Five Decades of Discovery
DRI's 50th Anniversary
Learn more about DRI's legacy of contributions to environmental science research and results.