172.2 Circulation of Library Materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 70 - Library | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Originator: Director of Libraries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current File: 172.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adoption Date: 5/9/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/9/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Replaces File: 172.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Origin: 11/24/1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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172.2 Circulation of Library Materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Background Circulation policies exist in order to provide optimal access to library materials for all members of the University community and to provide fiscal accountability and minimize loss. The library's circulation system provides a variety of rules that consider several factors including the patron class (faculty, student, alumni), type of material (general books, reserves, media), and circulation period (1-hour, 24-hour, 3-week) among others. Some materials, such as reference books, government documents, and current periodicals, are not circulated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Policy All patrons must have a valid ID card with an attached Furman library bar code. The circulation system is designed to provide optimal access, various statistical reports, and speed and convenience for the patron. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Guidelines 1. Listed below are a few of the groups considered by the circulation system and some of the rules which apply to each:
Faculty are expected to renew items when they become due. Items not renewed will be presumed lost and replacement costs will be billed to the faculty member. Students General books 21 days** 21 days** Y Leisure books 21 days N/A Y Bound Periodicals None None N Videos 7 days 3 days Y CDs 7 days none Y
Alumni J.T. Allen General books 21 days** 21 days** Y Janis Bandelin Leisure books 21 days N/A Y Bound Periodicals None None N Videos 7 days 3 days Y CDs 7 days none Y *Items are renewable if not requested by another patron. **Recallable after 21 days 2. Library access and circulation privileges for patrons not listed above may be clarified by calling the Circulation Department. 3. Faculty does not incur fines unless an item has been recalled for use by another patron. If recalled, the fine is the normal fine from the new date due.
4. Students, dependents, staff, and alumni incur fines as follows: Type materials Fine General books $0.10/day Media $1.00/day Reserves varies 5. As a courtesy the library sends recall and overdue notices for materials needed in the library. Notices are sent to the address listed in the Academic Records Office or the Personnel Office as of the beginning of the term. Therefore, patrons are encouraged to report changes of address Academic Records or the Personnel Office, as well as to the Circulation Desk when checking out materials. Non-receipt of a recall or an overdue notice does not negate any fines which may be incurred. replacement cost and processing fee. Payment of lost item charges does not transfer ownership of the item to the patron. 7. Patrons are encouraged to pay fines and fees at the Circulation Desk before the end of the term in which they are incurred. |