Library Policies

Library Card

• Library cards are available to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the first time materials are checked out.
• You must present a picture ID to obtain a card.
• Your first card is free. Replacement cards are $3.00. 

Books and Audio CDs/Tapes

• Books and CDs can be checked out for three weeks. You may renew once in person or by telephone if they are not overdue. Have your library card ready.
• You may check out up to 10 books or two audio CDs/tapes at one time.
• You may check out no more than three books on any one subject at one time. 

Fees and Fines

• A fine of 10 cents per day, per item will be assessed on all materials and reserves returned late.
• A fine of $1.00 per day, per video will be assessed on all videos returned late.
• Books returned after the semester ends will be subject to a $10.00 fine.
• If materials are lost, you will pay the $10.00 fine plus the replacement cost and a $10.00 processing fee per item.
• Records, grades, and transcripts may be held until all fines and fees are paid. 

Books

• You may check out books for three weeks. You may renew once in person or by telephone if they are not overdue.
• You may check out up to three books on any one subject at one time.

Periodicals

• Magazines are for use in the library. You may make copies on the library copy machine for 10 cents per page.

Copy Machine

• The copy machine is located beyond the circulation desk. Copies are 10 cents per page. Change for the copy machine can be made at the circulation desk.

Reserves

• All reserve materials are located at the circulation desk. Length of checkout time for reserves is determined by the instructor.

DVDs / CDs / Videotapes

• You may view DVDs, CDs, and videotapes in the library study rooms. Please make an appointment for viewing times at the circulation desk. Many may also be checked out for a period of seven days.

Interlibrary Loans

• You may request materials from other libraries, with a limit of five requests per order. Interlibrary loans are free unless the lending library charges a fee.