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Circulation Policies All library users are required to present a valid picture ID before checking out materials.
Who may borrow library materials
Types of materials and loan periods Loan periods are determined by the category of library user and the type of material. See chart. Some materials do not circulate including reference books, newspapers, and periodicals.
*CALC = Charleston Area Library Consortium, which includes the Citadel, College of Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina, and Trident Technical College. Fines Fines for overdue items are imposed to insure that books and AV media are returned promptly and are available for other library users. Fines continue to accrue each day an item is kept overdue, including holidays, so students are encouraged to return or renew library materials before holiday periods. As a courtesy the library will send overdue notices, but it is the borrower's responsibility to return library materials on or before the due date even if a notice is not received. Borrowers who owe fines will not be allowed to check out materials or use the library's Courier or Interlibrary Loan services until all fines are paid. Renewing Library Materials Library books, juvenile books, and curriculum books may be renewed for an additional loan period if the books are not overdue and if they have not been requested by another library user. Books may be renewed in person at the Circulation Desk or by calling 863-7938. Overdue items may be renewed if the fines are paid at the time of the renewal request. AV media Items may be renewed by calling the AV Media Circulation Desk at 863-7949. Reserve Materials Reserve items are those placed on a limited check out system by professors as supplemental course material. These items are arranged by the professors' last names and are located at the Circulation Desk in the main floor lobby or at the AV/Media desk on the second floor. A list of the items currently on reserve may be searched through the Course Reserve Materials link in the CSU online catalog. The loan periods for reserve materials are set by the professors and may vary from two hours (not to leave the library) to a one week checkout period. The minimum fine for an overdue reserve item is $1.00 per day. InterLibrary Loan /Courier Service Materials which are not owned by the CSU Library may be borrowed from other libraries throughout the United States by current Charleston Southern University students, faculty, and staff. InterLibrary Loan (ILL) requests may be made using PASCAL Delivers or OCLC InterLibrary Loan and the items will be delivered to the CSU Library. For more information about what may be requested, loan periods, costs, etc., see the Questions About InterLibrary Loan. Alternately, CSU students may choose to visit other libraries in the Charleston area or South Carolina to borrow materials in person. Checking out books from other libraries Charleston Southern University students, faculty, and staff who visit the libraries at the Citadel, College of Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina, or Trident Technical College may check out books from those libraries with a valid CSU ID card. Links to the other local libraries' online catalogs and homepages may be found on the CSU Library Catalog webpage. Students wishing to visit and borrow books from other South Carolina academic libraries may request a statewide borrowing card from the CSU Library Circulation Department and may wish to search the combined PASCAL Delivers catalog. If CSU students, faculty, and staff do not choose to visit other libraries in person, they may request materials through InterLibrary Loan and have the materials delivered to the CSU Library. Lost or damaged items When a library book, cassette tape, or other material becomes lost or damaged this should be reported promptly at the Circulation Desk so that any overdue fines will not continue to accrue. Students are encouraged to pay for lost or damaged items as soon as possible so replacement copies can be ordered. Payment must be made prior to the end of that semester. When a library book has been paid for and then is found and returned within one year of being reported lost, the cost of the book and a portion of the $15.00 processing fee will be refunded. The book must be returned in good condition. Fines are not refundable. End of Semester Charges All library books must be returned before the end of each semester and all replacement costs for lost or damaged items paid. Students will be charged for each library book not returned at the following rate: $60.00 book price (based on the average hardcover book price in the Bowker Annual)
Returning students who fail to return library books by the end of the semester will be placed on a Library Hold in the Registrar's Office and will not be allowed to register or attend classes until the books are returned and all fines paid. Graduating students will not receive diplomas or transcripts until their library holds are cleared. |
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