5.1.12lp1 Library General Use Conduct Requirements

Adopted: March 2014
Modified: September 22, 2016
Last Reviewed: September 22, 2016
Scope: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Contact: Director of Library Services

Computer Use

Computer use guidelines are dictated by the Lanier Technical College's procedures for Acceptable Computer and Internet Use Policy.
Students are allowed to use the computers for personal or recreational use as long as there are no students waiting to use them for coursework. When asked by the Library staff, students should give up their computers courteously.
There is no charge for current students for printing the first 20 pages of class-related work per day. After 20 pages, printing is 5-cents per page. Students are asked to be considerate about the volume of printing and to print only what they need. For color printing students are allowed 5 free pages for class work per day. Additional color print pages are 10-cents per page.

Checkout Policy

Students may borrow library books and materials upon presentation of a current LTC identification card. Books and other materials in the general collection circulate for a two-week period. Students with overdue materials will not be allowed to check out additional items until all overdue materials have been returned.

Non-circulating materials

Reference books generally do not check out. The reference collection includes manuals, handbooks, encyclopedias and any items of a general reference nature. They are usually sources for locating specific information rather than books that would be read in entirety.
Students are not permitted to check out videos or periodicals. A photo copier is available for copying from books, according to copyright law.
Faculty can check out Reference material (books, periodicals, and videos) for 1-2 days. These items need to be returned as soon as possible so that all faculty will have access to them.

Renewals

After initial checkout period, an item may be renewed unless another patron has requested that the item be held. Materials may be renewed twice. After the second renewal, an item will need to be returned for a 24 hour period until it may be checked out again.

Reserve

Instructors will sometimes place materials on reserve for their classes. These items may be checked out for one day only. No renewals are allowed for items on reserve.

Overdue Materials and Fines

It is the responsibility of the student to insure the return of Library items on time. Overdue notice are sent to students through their instructor, email, or postal mail. Students who have not returned books after three notices will be required to pay a fine. Students will have a hold placed on their records and will not be permitted to register for the next term, or receive a transcript, or graduate until their record has been cleared by obtaining a receipt from the librarian.

Lost Books or Materials

Any item lost or damaged beyond repair must be paid for by the borrower. The charge will be the amount necessary to replace the item. Books are replaced with the current edition. All replacement costs must be paid in full to remove the hold from the student's academic record.

General Library Use

The Library supports and follows the principles outline in the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.
Students are not allowed to talk on cell phones in the Library. The call must be taken out to the halls immediately.
All non-students under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Children may not use the computers or cause a disturbance for others studying in the Library.
Noise levels should be kept to a minimum as long as there are students studying in the Library. Headphones are available for computers and the VCR.

If patrons refuse to abide by the policies of the Library or behave in an uncooperative manner they will be warned by the librarian. If the behavior is repeated, they may be asked to leave and/or they may lose their computer privileges in the Library.