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The Circulation Desk, located near the main entrance of the library,
is responsible for checking out all materials, including course reserves.
The Circulation Desk also maintains the Lost and Found items for the library.
Library Hours
Accurate library hours can be found on the Library
Hours web page.
Checking Out Materials
A Mansfield University ID card is necessary each time any materials,
including reserve items that are used only in the library, are checked out.
ID cards and circulation privileges are not transferable and are intended
for use only by the person in whose name they were issued. A lost or stolen
ID card should be immediately reported at the Circulation Desk.
Loan Periods
Bestsellers, Audio Books, and Special Collection Items
- two week loan period
- one week grace period
General Circulating Materials
- includes: books, curriculum guides, ERIC microfiche, government
documents, juvenile books, mini-scores, pictures, textbooks, and vertical
file items.
- four week loan period (one semester loan period for faculty/staff)
- two week grace period
Laptop Computers
- library use only
- no grace period
Media Items
- one week loan period
- no grace period
- See Media Items brochure for additional
information.
Media and Study Room Keys
Reserve Materials
- loan periods are assigned by the professor and are as follows: library
use only, 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week.
Renewals
Items that have not been requested by another patron may be renewed:
- at the Circulation Desk,
- through PILOT, the online catalog.
To renew items in PILOT, select the 'Book
Renewal' option from the library homepage. A maximum of three renewals
per item may be made if the patron has a valid Mansfield University ID card.
Returning Materials
All materials should be returned to the Circulation Desk. When the library
is closed, books may be deposited in the book return located on the east
wall, left of the front entrance. Please do not place media materials
in the book return as they are easily damaged.
Overdue Materials
A reminder listing overdue items will be sent to the patron as a courtesy
when items are not returned by the due date. Library patrons who
return all the listed items within the grace period will not be subject to overdue fines.
Fines
Fines for items not returned by the end of the loan period
(or grace period if applicable) shall accrue as follows:
- General Circulating Items: $0.25 per day
- Media Items: $0.25 per day
- Media and Study Room Keys: $1.00 per hour until returned
- Reserve Materials: library use only items: $0.25 per hour;
all other reserves: $2.00 per day
- Videocassette Players: $10.00 per day
Holds
If an item is checked out, and you want the item when it is returned to
the library, you can place a hold on that item. A hold can only be placed
on an item that is checked out, not items on reserve, room use only items,
or items that are available on the shelf. Place a request for a hold at
the Circulation Desk or online through PILOT, the online catalog, by clicking
on the “Request” button. When the item is available, you will be notified
and the item will be held at the Circulation Desk for one week (three
days for materials which circulate for one week). Any item that is currently
checked out can be requested on Interlibrary Loan.
Recalls
After an item has been in circulation for two weeks, it may be recalled
at the request of another patron. The recall notice will allow one week
for the return of an item to the library. Items needed for course reserve
will be recalled immediately. Place a request for a recall at the Circulation Desk.
Replacements
All patrons are responsible for replacement fees for lost or nonreturned
items. Charges will be based on current replacement price for the item
plus a $10.00 processing fee. Refunds for materials returned to the library
after replacement charges have been paid are given only if the item has
not been replaced or withdrawn from the collection.
Blocks
Unpaid fines or an excessive number of overdues will result in a loss
of borrowing privileges. Unresolved charges will be turned over to Student
Accounts for collection resulting in a block on future class registrations
and transcript requests.
But I am not affiliated with the University
If you are not a student or employee of Mansfield University, you can
still borrow materials from the library. For more information about becoming
a courtesy patron, please see our site on Community
Users: Library Courtesy Patrons.
For More Information
Circulation Desk (2nd Floor, South) -
(570) 662-4670
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