Media Circulation Policy
What circulates to whom for how long
- Faculty and Teaching Assistants may check out all multimedia materials, except vinyl records, for 7 days to preview and use in class. Materials may be renewed in person for a 7 day period.
- Undergraduate, Graduate students who are not TAs, and University Staff may check out all multimedia materials, except vinyl records for 2 days with no renewal.
- All patrons may check out ARC multimedia materials from 7 to 60 days depending on the item. ARC multimedia is delivered to the Reserve Desk and checked out there or at the exit service desks.
- All patrons may check out accessories, computer accessories and equipment for 15 hours up to 2 days depending on the item. Materials may be renewed in person for the circulation time period. Fines will be enforced.
- Because of demand for our materials, renewals must be done in person and may not be done online. Knowledge Commons will renew items as stated above, then the item must be returned to the Knowledge Commons for 24 hours.
ALL KNOWLEDGE COMMONS MATERIALS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE KNOWLEDGE COMMONS COUNTER.
Returning materials in the Bookdrop or through Circulation, may cause damage and delays resulting in fines
What about fines?
- Fines are assessed at $1.00 a day up to $25 for faculty and graduate students, $1.00 an hour up to $25 for Undergraduates
- If fines are accrued, a request to forgive fines can be made and the fine will be investigated.
- Fines will be enforced on lost items or repeat offenses.
- Appeals for fines or other charges may be made in writing to the Circulation Policy Committee. Knowledge Commons abides by the Marriott Library procedure regarding fines and fees.
Other things that are good to know
- Items with a "Hold Request" taped to the front, may not circulate to anyone except the professor named, for the dates specified on the note, except for use within the Knowledge Commons.
- Items marked "Do Not Check Out" may not be circulated without the permission of a member of the full time staff.
