178.3 Scholar Studies in Library

178.3 Scholar Studies in Library

A. Background

Occasionally a faculty member may need space other than a departmental office for special study, writing, or research.

B. Policy

Six (6) scholar studies are available on the lower floor of the library for use by faculty members engaged in research and writing. Studies are not to be used as offices, and the library will not take or deliver messages for faculty using studies.

C. Guidelines

1. Written application for use of a scholar study should be made to the Chair of the Library Committee according to the established guidelines. The application should describe the work in progress, estimate the time needed to complete the work, and state which term(s) the study will be needed.

2. Assignments of studies are normally made by the Library Committee early in October and in May. Two (2) faculty members may be assigned to each of the two (2) larger studies.

3. Generally studies are assigned for one or more terms or for a full year (October to September) Studies are renewable only if supply exceeds demand. Faculty who are not reapplying for a study must remove their personal items from the study by the last Friday of the assigned period.

4. All library materials in the study must be checked out from the Circulation Desk. Items not checked out will be removed.

5. There is a fifteen dollar ($15) key deposit, which is refunded when the key is returned, but forfeited if the key is lost or not returned. When keys are not returned, the lock on the study is changed before reassignment. Keys are available from the office of the Director of Libraries.

6. While the library takes every reasonable precaution to make sure that studies are secure, the library cannot assume responsibility for the security of personal items that might be lost or stolen from a study. Faculty are advised not to leave valuable or confidential items in the studies.

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