There's this book at the library website that says it's on loan, and will be returned on 07/05/2009.... 2009!!

Question

Is that a mistake?

Answer 1

I'm sure it's a mistake. It probably was entered wrong and was meant to be 2008.  Human error on the part of whoever entered the information.

Although I like the time traveler theory, if the date is indeed correct, it's more likely due to the fact that the book is on loan to another area's library or similar facility.  If the book is for research material, it's possible the library could've loaned it out for a year's time.

Answer 2

It depends on the library. At the state university library where I live, materials are loaned for one year. Ask the librarian.

Answer 3

It's a possible typo, but then again, July 5th has already happened.

Believe it or not, some libraries lend out for a year. If you need the book badly, check for it at a local bookstore.

Answer 4

Is it the year 2008 or 2007?  I forget.

Answer 5

It's a possibility.

Or, it could have been turned in by a time traveler.

Answer 6

My dad is a professor at a university. Professors are allowed to rent books for that long.