Circulation Policy
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Document Number: LIBRARY--102
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: VP of Academic Affairs
Date Last Updated: 06/12/2018
Primary Author: Director of Vise Library
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 08/01/2012
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General Description
Description:
Information about the circulation policy for the Vise Library.
Purpose:
Delineation of policy.
Scope:
All faculty, staff, students, and administrators
Responsibility:
Library
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions:
Additional training
Corrective Action
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Policy Provisions
1. Circulation Services
Only currently enrolled Cumberland University students and Cumberland faculty and staff may check material out of the library.
Students may borrow books for three weeks and DVDs and videocassettes for three days.
Faculty and staff may borrow books for four weeks and DVDs and videocassettes for one week.
The following materials are for library use only: Periodicals (magazines, journals and newspapers), Reference books, Reserve items, CDs, Microfilm and materials in the Tennessee Room.
Please note that users assume full responsibility for all borrowed items.
Community members and other visitors do not have check-out privileges but may use the library's collection in-house during regular hours.
Students and faculty are expected to have a Cumberland University ID which will serve as the library card for the user. ID cards are required in order to check out materials or use course reserves.
2. Late Fee and Lost Book Replacement
Late fees are ten cents per day per item, with the exception of videocassettes, DVDs and reserve items, which are one dollar per day per item.
Patrons will not be able to check out new materials until overdue items are returned.
A replacement cost equal to the cost of the materials, if available, or the average price of materials in the respective discipline will be charged for lost materials.
In addition, a $10 fee will be added to each item to cover the cost of purchasing, cataloging, labeling, and other processing tasks to make the replacement copy shelf-ready.
Failure to return/renew library material on time can result in restriction of library privileges and holding of grades at the end of the semester.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics:
Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences:
Further training
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Vise Library
VP of Academic Affairs