CIRCULATION POLICIES
Library users are responsible for learning the
following rules. Failure to do so may result in suspension of library privileges!
The following information constitutes the general
circulation policies of the Engineering Reading Room/Library with holdings
of approximately 5000 books along with approximately 100 donated periodicals.
These policies are intended to ensure quality service for all, yet provide
for the widest possible use of library materials. Cell phone use in the
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SERVICES
Student assistants are responsible for many aspects
of the daily library work including collection development, charging and
discharging of books, serials check-in, preservation of materials, circulation
and reserves of materials, reference assistance and library instruction.
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GIFTS/DONATIONS
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to
donate current books and periodicals to the engineering reading room/library
whenever possible. A thank you letter is provided as soon as the books
are cataloged and bound whenever necessary.
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WHO MAY BORROW MATERIALS
Upon presentation of a valid university ID card:
FAMU and FSU Graduate students
Current or retired faculty and USPS staff.
For more information, please inquire at the Circulation Desk.
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RECALLS
All books that circulate to both faculty, staff and graduate
students are subject to recall. If a book is recalled, the borrower
who has the item is notified that the book is needed by another person
and is asked to return the book by a specific date. All borrowing privileges
are subject to being suspended until the book is returned.
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RENEWALS
Books may be renewed as long as they have no recall placed
on them and they are not temporarily charged out already. They can be renewed
by bringing them to the Circulation Desk. Please note: All faculty, staff,
grad and undergrad students are encouraged to renew their books at all
university and branch libraries before they are due.
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RESERVE MATERIALS
Loan periods, return and renewal policies for reserve materials
are different from General Circulation policies. Reserve material is not
to leave this room except per temporary charge with special permission
from the Senior LTA. Please inquire about policies at the Circulation desk.
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BOOK RETURNS
WE WOULD PREFER THAT YOU RETURN ALL MATERIALS CHECKED
OUT FROM THE ENGINEERING READING ROOM/LIBRARY BE RETURNED HERE.
However, materials checked out from the engineering reading room/library
may be returned at either Coleman, Dirac Science or Strozier libraries.
Bookdrops at Strozier and Dirac are open 24 hours a day. Bookdrops at Coleman
are open as long as the library itself is open. Materials are removed
from the bookdrops each morning, except for Reserve materials. Online
renewal is available for books checked out at any of the main libraries.
PLEASE NOTE: Reserve materials that are allowed
out of the Engineering Reading Room/Library must be returned to the Reserves
Desk at a designated time or when the reading room opens, whichever comes
first.
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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
University library circulation policies may differ from
the Engineering Reading /Library. Users of the university and branch libraries
should inquire at their circulation desk about their policies.
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COURTESY RULES
The above policies are subject to change. For the most
up-to-date information or if you have questions about library policies
or comments regarding this page, please contact the Circulation Desk at
410-6328 or send an e-mail to mcqueen@eng.fsu.edu
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