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Why do we have to be quiet in the Library? |
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The Library is the only place on campus designated as a quiet zone. At the request of students it is kept as quiet as possible to ensure that there is one place where peace and tranquility can be found. The Library Staff will enforce quiet rules, but it is far preferable that students utilize self-control.
How many books may I check out?
There is no limit on the number of books you may check out, unless you have woefully abused library privileges.
May I check out videos, music CDs, magazines, and CD-ROMs?
Yes, see below for lending periods
How long may I keep library materials?
Regular circulating books and audio books: 28 days
Reference books: Overnight, cannot be checked out until 2:30PM, and must be returned by 8:00 AM the next school day
Reserve books: Overnight, cannot be checked out until 2:30PM, and must be returned by 8:00 AM the next school day
Music CDs: 5 days
CD-ROMs: 5 days
Videos: 5 days
Magazines: 14 days
What if I don't bring the books back?
Books that are one week late will receive an overdue notice. Books that are two weeks late will receive a second notice.If the book is still not returned, a letter will be sent home with a date by which the book must be returned to avoid being billed. If the book is not returned by that date, a your account will be billed for the cost of replacing the book. If a student returns the book after receiving a bill, she will get credit for the full price of the book MINUS $2 FOR EACH BOOK PROCESSED. For example, if a student returns two books; one of which is $25 and the other is $15, then the credit she receives will be $23 and $13, or a total of $36. If a student does not return a book, she will be billed the entire price of the book.
The PC's in the front of the library are the Online Public Access Catalog. When you log on as yourself, the Catalog cannot be re-accessed. The computer must be shut down and restarted by a librarian. Signs forbidding such use are posted. If you log into the OPAC, you will be given an automatic detention. When you log in, you can be identified later. Don't risk detentions. Instead, please use the Macs in the back of the library or the stand-alone PC to access your account.
