VC Library Handbook

LIBRARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Fall and spring hours of operation in Vernon and at the Century City Center Library are as follow:

HOURS

Wright Library, Vernon

Century City Center Library

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.

8:00 a.m. - Noon

8:00 a.m. - Noon

Friday

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday

2. Library books are loaned for a two-week period. There is unlimited renewal provided requests/holds have not been placed on the book. There is a limit of ten books per student unless special permission is granted. Priority for book circulation will be given to VC students.

3. A VC student ID card must be presented each time a book is borrowed. A student is responsible for all items borrowed with his/her card.

4. Reference books and periodicals are to be used in the library and may not be checked out.

5. The fine for an overdue book is ten cents per book per day the library is open. The fine will not exceed $8.00 per book. Absence does not excuse fines.

6. Lost books and other materials are subject to replacement charges plus a $5.00 processing fee. The replacement costs are based on the current price of the book.

7. Reserve books, periodical reprints, and other materials are shelved at the circulation desk. These materials are subject to any restrictions imposed by the course instructor.

8. All books must be returned and fines cleared before the end of the semester or withdrawal from college. Failure to do so will result in withholding of the student’s transcripts and registration privileges.

9. TexShare cards are issued at all library/resource centers. Card holders are allowed borrowing privileges at other TexShare member libraries including the Moffett Library at MSU.

10. A CCEPTABLE USE OF T ELECOMMUNICATIONS R ESOURCES : Vernon College has approved a campus-wide policy for use of computers and the Internet. All library users are required to follow the guidelines listed in the acceptable use document. The document is posted in the General Catalog.

11. Irresponsible behavior in the library is not tolerated and may result in loss of library privileges.