Library Policies

Material Checkout Policy

• Book collection - 2 weeks
  
  
• Magazines and pamphlets - 1 week
  
  
• Videos and DVDs - 1 week
  
  
• Laptop Computers - 1 Week Non-Renewable ($5 Deposit Required). Currently enrolled students only; some restrictions apply.
  
  
• Calculators - 1 per semester. Currently enrolled students only; some restrictions apply.
  
  
• Reserve, reference, and local history materials - Library use only (unless otherwise specified by the instructor)
  
  
• All materials must be checked out 15 minutes prior to closing and may be renewed twice except when requested by another patron. A library card must be used to check out all material. There is a limit of 5 books per subject area, 5 magazines and an overall checkout limit of 10 items.

Computer Usage Policy

• It is the objective of the Library to maintain an atmosphere of constructive learning, academic freedom and proper asset management and control. Each user is responsible for use of the computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical, and lawful manner.

• The library computers are open-access and available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students, staff, faculty, and district residents of Shawnee Community College.

Interlibrary Loans

• SCC is a member of the Shawnee Library System's automated online catalog. Patrons have access to books from its other member libraries. These include academic, school, public and special libraries.
  
  
• Books and magazine articles not owned by the SCC Library may be requested by placing "holds" using the online catalog, and your library card. The limit is five items per person.
  
  
• See the librarian for materials not listed in the Shawnee Library System catalogue.

Library/ID Cards

• Your SCC Student I.D. is also used as your SCC library card. SCC students can obtain a student I.D. at the reception desk in the Main Campus Atrium, just inside the main entrance.
  
  
• Library cards are available to non-student residents of the SCC District over 18 years of age in the library. A Driver's License or official proof of residence is required. There is no charge for the first card; however, there is a $3 fee to replace lost or stolen cards.

Book Return Locations

• The book drop inside the library is located on the side of the Circulation Desk. An outside book drop is located near the entrance to the gymnasium.

Fines

• Overdue materials will be charged 10 cents per day per item, with a maximum fine not to exceed replacement cost of the item. Lost or misplaced materials should be reported promptly to the library staff. .
  
  
• All materials must be returned and fine records cleared at the end of each semester before transcripts are released and registration is completed.

Other Library Services

• Copy Machine --- Available at $.05 per page cost. Copier has reduction and enlargement capabilities.
  
  
• Internet Terminals --- 18 internet terminals are located in the library and are available on a first come basis.
  
  Typewriter ---Ask at Circulation Desk. You must furnish your own paper.
  
  
• Microfilm/Fiche Reader-Printer --- Print copies cost $.10 per page.
  
  
• FAX Machine --- Will FAX items at $1.00 per page.

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