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Library Policies & Guidelines

Course Reserve

Located in the library on the 2nd floor of the Tioga Building, the purpose of Course Reserve is to accommodate instructors wanting to make special print or audio/visual materials available for their classes. The materials are generally high use and/or supplemental in nature. Instructors specify how long materials circulate and whether or not items may be checked out of the library.

Loan periods and circulation times are as follows:

2-hour loan .........

Due in 2 hours

1 day loan ..........

Due closing time the following day

3 day loan ..........

Due closing time on the 4th day

1 week loan ........

Due closing time on the 8th day

2 weeks loan .......

Due closing time on the 15th day

Fines & Charges:

  • Fines on overdue Course Reserve materials are automatic and accrue quickly.

  • Fines, billing and replacement costs vary depending on item and check out period.
    See Course Reserve slip attached to the individual Reserve item.

Renewals/Extending established loan periods:

  • Renewal of Course Reserve materials is at the discretion of the individual instructor.

  • Students may request a longer loan period for special circumstances. Library staff will not override the established loan period without the instructor's consent.

Return of materials:

  • Course Reserve materials must be returned to the Southwestern library.