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Policies & Procedures

Library Borrowing

Borrowing material is generally three weeks, but exact dates are indicated on the checkout receipt. Renewals may be requested but are solely left at the discretion of the lending institution. 28 Renewals can be done in person or over the phone by contacting the reference desk at 615-687- 6935 between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Circulating Books

All books that circulate can be checked out and returned to the library within three weeks. The Library of Congress Classification System arranges such books. Oversized books are marked XL above the call number in the library catalog and on the books. If a library user uses these books without checking them out, they are to place them on the return cart next to the front counter or leave them on a table instead of reshelving them so library staff can record their in-library use

Reference Books

27 Reference books are marked (REF) and cannot circulate outside the library. Students may check out reference items at 1 to 2-hour intervals if they remain inside the library. Faculty may check out reference books and materials for 24 to 48 hours. After using reference books in the library, library users are to place them on the reference desk or leave them on a table instead of reshelving them so library staff can record their in-library use.

Reserve Books

Reserve books are marked (RES) and cannot circulate outside the library. Students may check out reference items at 1 to 2-hour intervals if they remain inside the library. Faculty may donate textbooks for each semester class for students to review inside the library. After using reference books in the library, library users are to place them on the reference desk instead of reshelving them so library staff can record their in-library use.

Special Collections Policies and Procedures

  • All SMLSC materials are non-circulating.
  • All book bags, briefcases, large purses, packages, outerwear, and the like must be stored at the reference desk area.
  • All patrons entering Special Collections must register at the front desk and leave a valid Student ID or other form of identification.
  • No food or drink is allowed in the area. Smoking is prohibited.
  • Cellular phones must be used outside the area.
  • Special Collections books cannot be sent through interlibrary loan.
  • SPECIAL COLLECTIONS BOOKS ARE TO BE USED WITHIN THE LIBRARY. THESE BOOKS DO NOT CIRCULATE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. A fine and penalty will be imposed if the items are removed from the library.

Food and Drinks Policy

Foods and Drinks in the Library Food and drink (excluding water) will not be allowed in the ABC’s Library. The Librarian or library staff may request a patron to leave the library if he/she notices any foods or drinks used by the involved patron (excluding designated areas such as lobby and seated entranceway). Students dining in the designated areas must plan to clean, sanitize, and discard trash upon exiting.

Handbook

Additional Policy and Procedures can be found here in the Susie McClure Library Handbook.