Colchester: This will depend on where you borrowed the book from:

                    Short Loan: 4 hours

                    Student Collection (Floor 1) 7 days

                    Main Collection (Floors 2 -5) 12 weeks

The self-service machines will email you a receipt with the due date when you check the item out or you can check when your books are due using the "My Account" link on our website. Please remember your books may be due back sooner if they have been recalled by another reader.

Southend: There are two loan periods for University books: Short Loan is for 7 days and normal loan is for 3 weeks. 

Loughton: The loan period is 1 week, after which you will need to renew or return the book.