Yes. Everybody can check out books and DVDs. FYI: Books and DVDs on reserve, art books and magazines have to be read or watched in the NYU Library. You must however leave your NYU ID with the front desk until you have finished with the book/dvd etc. in question.
You can check out as many books and DVD as you wish.
You can check out books and DVD for two weeks. If you don’t return them in time, you will receive a reminder in your mailbox. You can also ask for an extension.