Access, Loans, and Fees
Approved by SWAU's Library Advisory Committee, August 2, 2006All students, faculty and staff of SWAU are automatically granted borrowing privileges at Chan Shun Centennial Library. First-time library users, whether new students, faculty or staff, will be asked to provide contact information in order to be entered into the library's system. Patrons must present a valid SWAU ID to check out materials.
Loan Periods
Reference materials, some reserves, and journals remain in the library.
| Books from the [MAIN] Collection | |||
| Students and Community | 3 weeks | ||
| Students have a static due date at the end of each semester. All items are due back by the time finals are ended. | |||
| ADP students | 2 months | ||
| Faculty | Through the end of the current semester | ||
E.G. White Books, Curriculum Items, Music CDs, and Vertical File Items |
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| Students and Community | 1 week | ||
| ADP students | 3 weeks | ||
| Faculty | 3 weeks | ||
Videos and DVDs |
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| Students and Community | 3 days | ||
| ADP students | 3 days | ||
| Faculty | 3 weeks | ||
Reserves |
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| All students | Time allocated to item (2 hours, 3 hours, 1 day, or 3 days) | ||
| Faculty | 3 weeks | ||
Circulation of Reserve Items
SWAU students, faculty or staff members may check out reserve items, using SWAU ID cards. Restrictions such as "Library Use Only" may have been placed on the items by faculty, and are to be observed. Reserve materials are to be returned to the circulation desk, not the book drop. Late fees will be charged for reserve items that are returned late.
TexShare Cards
TexShare cards, which grant circulation privileges at all participating Texas academic and public libraries, are available to all SWAU faculty and students with a current SWAU ID. Applications for TexShare cards will be created by the library's Public Services staff. TexShare cards issued to on-campus students are valid for one semester. Faculty, staff and ADP cards are valid for one year from date of issue.Patrons from TexShare member libraries will receive SWAU library community cards, which will be renewed for the duration of their valid TexShare card.
Overdue Notices and Late Fees
Overdue notices are sent every Thursday. Late fees not paid by the end of each month will be put on the student's bill. Community patrons are required to pay their fines before checking out any additional material. Replacement fees will be charged for materials not returned within the semester of loan; however, this fee will be waived if the item is returned, and has not yet been replaced. Any late fees incurred for overdue interlibrary loan items will be passed on to the borrower. Items that are checked out on an hourly basis instead of a daily basis acquire overdue fees for every hour they are overdue. Patrons are responsible for damages they have caused to library material(s). Patrons may be charged for misuse, vandalism, or any other destruction of library material(s).
Online Access to Patron Library Accounts
Patrons may set up an online account within the library's system to view their loan history, review the items they currently have checked out, renew materials, and request that holds be placed on materials currently checked out to other patrons. Items may be renewed online once. At the end of the renewal time the item must be returned. Staff at the circulation desk will assist patrons in creating these accounts.
Public Access Photocopiers
The library maintains two copiers for general public use: one on first floor and one on third floor. These copiers are activated by copy cards, which can be purchased at the circulation desk. Patrons assume responsibility for ensuring that their photocopies are copyright compliant. An additional photocopier is housed on first floor, and is limited to faculty, staff, and administrative users.
MicroGarden Computer Lab
The MicroGarden, on the first floor of the library, serves as the campus's main computer lab. This facility is restricted to SWAU students and faculty. Access requires a campus username and password. Information Technology Services maintains and creates these user accounts. A student assistant assigned to the MicroGarden will take care of printer problems and answer basic computer use and research questions.
Public Use Laptops available at the Library
The library has a number of laptops that can be checked out for three hour time intervals for use in the building only. These laptops can be checked out by any individual who meets the following criteria: is 18 years of age or older, has a valid photo I.D., and is in good standing with the library. Library personnel can install additional software on the laptops upon request, and upon approval.
Wireless Cards
The library has some wireless cards that can be used with laptops with a free PCMCIA slot. These cards can be used with library laptops to access the Internet. They work with most laptops. The wireless cards can be checked out to anyone who is 18 years of age or older, has a valid photo I.D., and is in good standing with the library. The wireless cards may not leave the library.