Circulation periods and access
Access
to electronic resources
*
Regular circulating
materials
*
Reserves
|
Borrower |
Book loan |
Video loan |
Interlibrary |
|
Fines |
Library card |
|
Alfred State Student |
30 days |
10 days |
Yes |
|
Yes |
2-4 years, depending on graduation
date |
|
Alfred State Faculty/Staff |
60 days |
10 days |
Yes |
|
No |
15 years |
|
Alfred University Student |
30 days |
10 days |
No |
|
Yes |
1 year |
|
Alfred University Faculty |
60 days |
10 days |
No |
|
Yes |
1 year |
|
General Public |
30 days |
10 days |
Yes, at librarian's discretion |
|
Yes |
1 year |
Note: The terms "Patron"
and "Borrower" may be used interchangeably.
1.
Library cards and
borrowing privileges at Alfred State can be obtained free of charge.
2.
The Alfred State ID
card is used as a library card for currently registered Alfred State students,
faculty, and staff. The General Public Library card is used by all other
borrowers.
3.
New borrowers,
other than those affiliated with an Alfred State issued ID, must provide proper
identification when applying for a library card. Proper ID includes driver's
license, College ID, passport, etc. A valid phone number is needed.
Patron
Responsibilities:
1.
Patrons must present
their ASC ID, library card, driver’s license, or other ID when requesting to
borrow or use library material.
2.
All library
privileges are granted only to the person named on the library card; therefore,
all books and cards are non-transferable.
3.
Patron is
responsible for the care of and on-time return or renewal of library material
charged to his/her library card.
4.
Patron must return
material by date due if item is recalled for use by other borrowers.
5.
Patron is
responsible for payment of overdue fines.
6.
Patron is
responsible for payment of all library materials and processing fees associated
with items lost by borrower.
Subscription based electronic
resources available through the library's Web page are available for on- or
off-campus use by current Alfred State students, faculty, and staff.
Email overdue notices are issued as a
courtesy to all library users. However, non-receipt of an overdue notice does
not exempt a borrower from applicable fines or billings. To avoid overdue
notices, fines, and bills please renew your material before the date stamped in
each item or return an item before the due date. Faculty/staff are not
currently charged overdue fines, but are responsible for replacement costs of
lost or damaged materials.
Regular Circulating Items: Books & AV: $0.25 per day
When unpaid fines reach a total of
$15.00, a Hold will be placed on the borrower's library account and student
record. These Holds will restrict borrowing privileges at the Library and will
prohibit the borrower from requesting transcripts until the fines and fees are
paid.
Overdues:
- An Email courtesy notice is sent two days
before the due date. There is a
2-day grace period with no fines. The
first overdue notice is sent 7 days after the due date.
- The second Email overdue notice is sent 14
days after the due date.
- The third Email overdue notice is sent 21 days
after the due date.
- Students -- 30 days after the due
date the items will be considered lost and an Email lost notice will be
sent. A Hold will be placed on the
borrower's library account and student record. These holds will restrict
borrowing privileges at the Library and will prohibit the borrower from
requesting transcripts until the items are returned and the fees are paid.
The borrower will be billed for the replacement cost of the item or, if
not available, the cost of a comparable item, plus a processing fee of $25
for each item. The Library may assess a higher replacement cost in special
circumstances. Borrowers cannot return replacements purchased elsewhere,
without prior authorization of the library director or director’s
designee.
- Faculty – 30 days after the due
date the items will be considered lost and the borrower will be billed for
replacement charges plus a processing fee.
All borrowing privileges will be revoked.
1. Students are required to return all library materials on
the last day of class.
2. Email overdue notices are sent to all students who do not
return library materials on the last day of class and holds will be placed on
the borrower's library account and student record. These holds will restrict
borrowing privileges at the Library and will prohibit the borrower requesting
transcripts until the items are returned and the fines and fees are paid
2-Hour Course Reserves: $1.00 /hour
Equipment Reserves: $.25 /hour
1.
Students who keep
Reserve materials beyond the due time/day will have a hold placed on their
student library account and student record. These holds will restrict borrowing
privileges at the Library and will prohibit the student from requesting
transcripts until the items are returned and the fines and fees are paid. University Police will be contacted to
retrieve the items and a $25.00 library processing fee will be added to the
fine amount.
2.
Reserve items that are not returned after the process in step 1
above, will be considered lost. In addition to the accrued fines and fees, the
borrower will be billed for the replacement cost of the item or, if not
available, the cost of a comparable item.
The Library may assess a higher replacement cost in special
circumstances. Borrowers cannot return replacements purchased elsewhere,
without prior authorization of the library director or director’s designee.
Alfred University Libraries:
- Alfred State students and faculty/staff who
borrow library materials from the Alfred University Herrick or Scholes
libraries are required to abide by the lending library’s circulation
policies.
- Overdue notices are sent to all Alfred State
College students who do not return Alfred University library materials. Once Alfred State College library
personnel are contacted, a $25.00 Hinkle Library processing fee is
enacted. A Hold for the replacement costs plus the $25.00 processing fee will
be placed on the student’s Alfred State library account and student
record. These holds will restrict borrowing privileges at the library and
will prohibit the student from requesting transcripts until the items are
returned to the Alfred University libraries or the replacement costs are
paid and the $25.00 processing fee is paid.
1.
Alfred State
students who borrow interlibrary loan library materials are required to abide
by the lending library’s circulation policies.
2. Overdue notices are sent to all Alfred State College students
who do not return interlibrary loan materials.
After the third overdue notice, a hold will be placed on the student’s
Alfred State library account and student record. These holds will restrict
borrowing privileges at the Library and will prohibit the student from
requesting transcripts until the items are returned and the fines and fees are
paid.
Lost or Damaged Materials:
Patrons who have lost or damaged materials or who have not returned items as
stated above, will be billed as set forth in the table below. Prior to the final payment, the library is
willing to discuss payment options. No refunds will be issued after payment has
been made.
|
Item |
Charges for replacement |
|
In-print books |
Current replacement cost, or cost
of comparable item, plus $25 processing fee |
|
Out-of-print books |
Price listed by out-of-print book
dealer, or average cost of titles purchased in the subject area, plus $25
processing fee |
|
Periodicals |
Replacement cost, or pro-rated
current subscription cost, plus $25 processing fee |
|
Interlibrary Loan |
Replacement charges are set by the
lending institution |
|
Audio & Visual |
Includes DVD, VHS, and CD. Current
replacement cost of item, or comparable item, plus $25 processing fee |
|
Laptop |
Replacement cost as set by Computer
Center plus processing fee. |
|
Casual corner item |
Current replacement cost, or cost
of comparable item. |
|
Miscellaneous |
Original cost or actual cost of
comparable item, plus $25 processing fee. |
Final charges are accessed when:
·
The item(s) are returned to the library or
·
When a student contacts a librarian and a determination is made that the
item is lost or damaged or
·
At the time of the third overdue notice.
Prior to the final payment, the
library is willing to discuss payment options.
No refunds will be issued after payment has
been made.
|
Location |
Payment |
Times |
|
Hinkle Memorial Library |
1. cash for the exact amount 2. check for the exact amount 3.
money order for the exact amount 4.
CSA swipe card |
Mon – Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am
to 7:00 pm |
|
Online via Banner Web |
Students can pay by credit card or
electronic banking. |
|
|
Student Accounts |
During hours of operation. |
|