Library Services
Number: ALIB 100
Section: Library Services
Subject: Gregg-Graniteville Library - General
Date: March 16, 2010
Reviewed on:
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
USCA has established the Gregg-Graniteville Library for the use of students, faculty, administration and staff.
- Users
Any person requiring access to an academic library collection may use materials within the Library. Borrowing privileges are limited primarily to holders of a current University identification card. By special arrangement, loan privileges are also extended to current paid members of the USCA and USC Alumni Associations, Aiken Technical College faculty, staff and students, family (age 16 and above) of USCA faculty and staff, employees of the Avondale Company, public school teachers in the USCA service area, USCA Scholars, VIP card holders, and other individuals designated by the Chancellor. Community patrons may receive loan privileges for a period of six months upon payment of a $15.00 fee. - Circulation of Library Materials
Books and records generally circulate for a four-week period and are due by the last date indicated on the date-due card.
Faculty and staff may keep books up to the annual inventory recall date in the spring subject to immediate recall after a four-week period if requested by another patron. Faculty and staff may borrow reference books and periodicals for a limited period of one week.
Circulation files are considered confidential by S.C. law and library staff are restricted by law from revealing the name of the person to whom an item is checked out. - Reserve Books
Faculty may place required reading items on closed reserve for use in the building or restricted circulation. - Book and Periodical Orders
Book and periodical orders come primarily from faculty and library staff. However, students and University employees may suggest book and periodical purchases to any Library faculty member who will consider placing an order for the title.
The final decision to purchase any library materials rests with the Library. Allocations are library funds. - Exhibits
The Library welcomes the use of its display case by USCA faculty and staff.
The scheduling and approval of all displays is a group effort and interested parties should contact the Director's Office.
The Library is not responsible for the theft or defacement of personally owned display materials.
II. Procedure
- Circulation
Borrowers must present a current University I.D. or Loan Privilege Card to check out library materials. Borrowers from other academic institutions in the State are eligible through PASCAL and may check-out items with a valid university i.d.
Books may be renewed if a hold has not been placed on the book for another patron. Renewals must be made in person at the Circulation Desk.
Faculty and staff must return all books during the spring faculty/staff recall. Those books which are still needed may be renewed at that time. - Reserves
Faculty requests for materials to be placed on reserve should be presented at the Circulation Desk.
Reserve forms are available at the Circulation Desk and on the library home page at https://library.usca.sc.edu/
Requests for materials to be placed on reserve should be submitted to the Library at least one week prior to class assignments requiring the items.
Restrictions on type and number of items placed on reserve may be imposed in order to conform to the current copyright law. - Submitting Book Orders
The Library's materials budget is allocated for the purchase of books and periodicals to develop and strengthen the total library collection. - Book and Periodical Allocation
- Each academic discipline receives a portion of the annual materials budget according to the library allocation formula.
- Each area appoints a library representative who is responsible for supervising the expenditure of the discipline's allocation. All requests must be submitted to the Library Collections Department of the Library.
- Standing Orders
The Library has established standing orders with various publishers in order to receive materials automatically. Details may be secured from the Library Collections Coordinator.
- Suggestions/Complaints
Faculty, students and staff who have suggestions or encounter problems with library policies or procedures should first discuss the problem with the Director of the Library or the person in charge of the particular operation. If the discussion is not satisfactory, the procedure may be followed as necessary through the office of the Director or ultimately to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Cell Phone, Electronic Devices Policy
Number: ALIB 101
Section: Library Services
Subject: Cell Phone, Electronic Devices Policy
Date: July 2006
Reviewed on:
Issued by:
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
The Cell Phone Use Policy is to assist staff and students who encounter the inappropriate or inconsiderate use of cell phones and other electronic devices (VOIP, Pagers, etc.). This policy may be cited if the use is disruptive to users or employees of the library.
Upon entering the library, cell phones, pagers, and similar electronic devices should be set to silent, no ring, or vibrate.
When answering or initiating a call, persons should restrict calls to the foyer of the building. No phone use is permitted inside the building except in the foyer.
There is no restriction on text messaging and library staff may suggest text messaging as an alternative to voice messages.
II. Procedure
If another user complains about cell phone use or use of another device, the library staff is authorized to request that the patron discontinue the disruptive behavior or leave the building.
Approved by
JHT 7/06
SO 8/06
MG 8/06
Library Computer Use
Number: ALIB 102
Section: Library Services
Subject: Library Computer Use
Date: August 1, 2008
Revised on: August 12, 2008
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
Library computers serve as points of access for the library catalog and various databases for USC Aiken faculty and students in their library research and class assignments. USC Aiken students, faculty, and staff are primary clientele and will have priority access to computers over other users.
Library computers may not be used for unlawful communications including threats of violence, obscenity, child pornography and harassing communications as defined by U.S. and S.C. laws.
Users may not display on library computers web sites that are in violation of Article 3 of Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, i.e. obscene or child pornography web sites. Should you need to access materials in this category for legitimate research, you may contact the Library administration for appropriate arrangement.
Library computers should be used for legitimate research and course support. They should not be used for recreational game playing.
Librarians reserve the right to limit an individual's use of library computers if others are waiting to access library resources. Patrons are limited to the use of one computer at a time.
Downloading software from the Internet onto the computers, altering settings, and tampering with computer security in any way is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary or legal proceedings. Downloading for coursework or saving to disk is allowed.
USCA students will utilize PacerPrint for all printing.
Printing is available for a fee (20 cents per page) to all non-USCA patrons.
II. Procedure
III. Related Policies
IV. Reason for Revision
Annual Review
Food and Drink Policy
Number: ALIB 103
Section: Library Services
Subject: Food and Drink Policy
Date: July 2006
Reviewed on:
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
The Gregg-Graniteville Library is a newly renovated facility which will provide a safe, quiet, and comfortable place to study, do research, use computers, or socialize. To minimize the risk of damage to materials, furnishings and equipment, food and drinks are only permitted in the library under limited conditions. Beverages in covered containers and small items of packaged food may be taken to study areas. Food and drinks are welcome in the newspaper lounge area at all times. A Vending machine dispensing sodas and water is located there.
To summarize:
Allowed
Drinks in covered containers or bottles
Snacks from vending machines or other small packaged items
Not allowed
Drinks in open cups
Greasy, smelly, or messy foods (fast food, pizza, sandwiches, etc.)
We appreciate the assistance of the campus community in helping to keep the library clean.
II. Procedure
III. Related Policies
IV. Reason for Revision
Annual Review
Approved by
JHT 7/06
SO 8/06
MG 8/06
Library Acquisition and Selection Policy
Number: ALIB 104
Section: Library Services
Subject: Library Acquisition and Selection Policy
Date: Revised - July 26, 2016
Issued by: Natalia Taylor Bowdoin, Interim Library Director and Library Collections
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Introduction
This statement of acquisitions and selection policies for the Gregg-Graniteville Library has been formulated by the Library Faculty under the authority of the Director of the Library and approved by the Faculty Library Committee and the USC Aiken Administration in order to clarify the general policies of the Library with regard to principles upon which the library collection is developed. The statement is subject to review at all times by the Library Faculty, the Faculty Library Committee and the USCA Administration.
II. Acquisitions Policy
Definition
As used in this statement, acquisitions policy means the policy of the Library with regard to the building of the collection as a whole.
Statement of Policy
The Gregg-Graniteville Library is charged with the responsibility of serving the reading, reference and research needs of students, faculty and staff of the University of South Carolina Aiken. Therefore, the acquisition policy of the Gregg-Graniteville Library is to build a collection containing the materials which best suit the objectives of that clientele both now and in the future. It is the aim of the Gregg-Graniteville Library to build in all appropriate fields a collection of the highest degree of excellence, both qualitative and quantitative that its monetary resources will possibly provide.
Implementation of Policy
Implementation of the acquisition policy is the responsibility of the Director of the Library and Library Collections Coordinator who may delegate to others a portion of that responsibility. While the broad outline of the policy remains constant, the specifics of implementing the policy will change as the University changes and as its expectations change. Building a collection to meet the objectives expressed in the policy requires provisions for evaluating the collection and for expending funds designated for the development of the collection.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the collection, as the word implies, is exercised continually by judging it against qualitative standards, that is, through consultation of knowledgeable people and through comparison of the collection with standard general and specialized bibliographies such as Resources for College Libraries, Bowker’s Book Analysis System, Choice, and, where available, subject lists for college libraries prepared by learned associations.
Allocation of Funds
The Director of the Library and the Library Collections Coordinator are responsible for the expenditure of all library funds. Library Faculty, Faculty Library Liaisons, Department Chairs and other appropriate USCA Faculty or Staff are solicited for their collection recommendations and feedback on a regular basis.
III. Selection Policy
Definition
Selection policy, as used in this statement, means the set of guidelines used in making decisions concerning the addition of specific materials to the collection.
Statement of Policy
Materials selected for library purchase at anytime should be those of the greatest use to USCA, its faculty, staff and students. Judgment as to whether specific materials meet this criterion is exercised most frequently by consulting the opinions of knowledgeable people, either on the campus or in such publications as standard bibliographies, such as those referenced in the "Evaluation" section above, dependable review journals, and lists of publications considered to be outstanding by authoritative boards of review. Specific criteria applicable to almost all library purchases include:
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- The timely value of the material;
- The accuracy of the material;
- The authority, honesty and credibility of the author and publisher;
- The usefulness of the material with respect to other works already in the collection or easily available from other collections including:
- The representation of all sides of controversial issues;
- The avoidance of materials which merely duplicate, either outright or in substance materials already held;
- The avoidance of expensive materials of limited use when they are held by other local libraries or by other college libraries.
- The scarcity of material on the subject
- The price of the work in comparison with other equally useful material
- The format of the work
- The appropriateness of the material with respect to curriculum.
Implementation of Policy
While each discipline is responsible for contributing to building and maintaining a strong collection in its subject area, the primary responsibility for the building of the collection resides with the Director of the Library and the Library Collections Coordinator. The Library Collections Coordinator is also responsible for ordering and receiving requested materials and maintaining the business records necessary for the fiscal control of the budget. Cooperation between faculty members and librarians in the selection of materials allows individual faculty members to bring their specialized knowledge to the task of selection and to assure the support within the collection of specific curricula needs. The responsibility of the librarians is to insure that no areas of collection development be ignored or slighted and that the collection as a whole be developed objectively, consistently and thoroughly.
IV. Policies Concerning Special Areas of Collection Development
Paperbacks
When there is a choice between hard cover and paperback, the paperback will be purchased unless there is a compelling reason to purchase the hard cover (expected heavy use, faculty author, etc.). Materials purchased in paperback will be bound if the item will potentially receive heavy use due to subject matter or if the item is inappropriately bound.
Periodicals
Back files of periodicals are purchased in digital formats on the basis of demonstrated student need and faculty requests. Current subscriptions are placed at the request of the faculty and on the basis of the needs and interests of the library's users.
Newspapers
The Library subscribes to representative major, local, regional, national, and foreign newspapers not covered in our aggregator databases. Backfiles of newspapers are purchased in digital formats on the basis of need and cost.
Government Documents
The status of the library as a depository of United States government documents makes certain categories of government publications available free of charge from the Superintendent of Documents. Categories of documents to be received are selected by the Documents Librarian in consultation with faculty members and other members of the library staff. Generally speaking, items selected for this collection cover a broader spectrum than those of the general collection since the documents collection is meant to serve not only the needs of the University but also those people in this geographical area.
The United States Department of Energy Public Reading Room was established under contract as a special collection of the Gregg-Graniteville library in the fall of 1984. The collection consists of reports, letters, memoranda, and other publicly accessible documents available on CDs and DVDs relating to operations at the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken and at other USDOE nuclear facilities around the nation. Items to be included in the collection are selected by the USDOE. An index of the documents is available on the Government Documents website. Access to these documents is available by contacting the Government Documents staff.
Foreign Language Materials
Materials in foreign languages are purchased to support the language curricula offered by USCA and when a specific need is evident for a foreign language edition.
Little-Used Materials
Resources needed to support the research of an individual student or faculty member are obtained, whenever possible, through interlibrary loan rather than by purchase.
Out-of-Print Materials
Out-of-Print materials are sought through the catalogs of out-of-print book dealers and out-of-print services of major book jobbers.
Textbooks
Textbooks are purchased for the collection when they supply information in areas in which they may be the best or the only source of information on the subject. Except in extraordinary cases, no textbooks in current use on the USCA campus are purchased for the collection.
Electronic and other Non-Print Resources
As with monographic and serials acquisitions, the selection of electronic materials should support the curriculum at USCA and are ordered through the Library Collections Department following established acquisitions procedures.
Non-print media which accompanies traditional books and journals may be shelved with the material they accompany or separately in the media collection depending on the nature of the additional material.
Duplicates
The Library purchases duplicate copies only in cases of demonstrated need.
Replacement of Missing Books
Generally, replacement copies of books missing from the collection are ordered upon demand after the book has been missing for a period of 2 years. However, at any time after a book is identified as missing, it may be replaced upon request by a library patron or Library Faculty or Staff member.
Gifts
The Library welcomes gifts but accepts them with the understanding that it has the right to handle or dispose of them in the best interest of the Institution. The Library will determine the classification, housing and circulation policy of all gift items. A book plate to identify the donor may be placed in gift books when appropriate.
In acknowledgment of gifts, attention is called to government recognition of such contributions for tax purposes, but a monetary appraisal is the responsibility of the donor. The Gregg-Graniteville Library follows the policies and procedures in the "Statement on Appraisal of Gifts" adopted by the Association of College and Research Libraries in 1973.
Gifts of money are handled through the USCA Partnership.
Deselection
The Gregg-Graniteville Library will conduct a systematic program of deselection from the general library collection those items which are obsolete and no longer appropriate. The removal of materials of limited usefulness is essential to maintaining the quality of the collection. The process of deselection requires the same participation by the faculty as does the selection of materials. Whenever possible, decisions to deselect will be made in consultation with the faculty of the academic disciplines most directly concerned with possible future use of the resources. As in the selection process, the recommendations of faculty are essential and will be given full consideration.
The following criteria will be used in passing judgment upon those works being considered for weeding from the collection:
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- Works with a timeworn appearance which are not necessarily rare or of considerable value in terms of either content or actual marketability.
- Unneeded duplicates.
- Earlier editions which have been superseded.
- Editions in non-English languages in which the English version is held by the Library and the foreign language material does not relate to course offerings or does not support faculty scholarly needs.
- Works with outdated or incorrect information.
- Works which are poorly written.
- Books over twenty years old which have not circulated for the last five years.
- Ordinary textbooks and school dictionaries.
- Superseded almanacs, yearbooks, directories, and manuals.
- Student course outlines.
All items weeded and withdrawn from the collection will be offered first to other institutions in the USC system. Unclaimed items will be disposed of by the Library.
Intellectual Freedom
The principles of intellectual freedom as outlined in the "Library Bill of Rights" and the "Freedom to Read Statement" of the American Library Association shall be adhered to in the selection of library materials. The Gregg-Graniteville Library does not act as an agent for or against a particular issue but maintains its position as a free channel of communication and upholds its right to select books. The disapproval of a book by one group should not be the means of denying that book to all groups, if by library selection standards it belongs in the collection.
The procedure for challenged materials is as follows:
- The staff person receiving the complaint should be polite to the patron, making no comment regarding the challenge of materials.
- The patron should be asked to complete a copy of the form "Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials". The completed form should be given to the Director of the Library.
- The Library Director will send a copy of the request to the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Chair of the Faculty Library Committee.
- The Director of the Library will then meet with the Chair of the Library Committee. They will:
- Notify the Library Committee
- Place the challenged material on reserve so that members of the Committee may read, reread or study it
- Check reviews on the challenged materials to ascertain the general feelings of the reviewers
- Arrange a meeting with the Library Committee
- Library Committee will weigh the values and faults of the challenged material very carefully and then make a recommendation to the Director of the Library. A copy of the recommendation will be sent to the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
- The Executive Vice Chancellor will then meet with the Director regarding the recommendation of the Library Committee. The results of this meeting will be forwarded to the Chancellor.
- The complainant will be notified of the decision by the Director of the Library.
*Approved by Library Committee September 27, 1989. Revised November 12, 2009. Revised July 26, 2016.
Theft/Mutilation, Lost Books, Indebtedness
Number: ALIB 105
Section: Library Services
Subject: Theft/Mutilation, Lost Books, Indebtedness
Date: March 18, 2010
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
- Theft/Mutilation of Library Materials
All library users are subject to state law regarding theft, damage and failure to return borrowed library materials.
Students who are apprehended mutilating or stealing library materials will be dealt with according to established University disciplinary procedures. The penalty varies according to the offense, but the result may be suspension or expulsion from the University. - Overdue Fines
Failure to return a library book on time will result in the assessment of certain fines for the delinquency. Fines are assessed as follows:
Three-week books - $.25 per day per book. Maximum of $10.00 per item. Reserve books - $1.00 per day per book with no maximum limit
As a courtesy to borrowers, the Library sends notices of overdue books. However, it is the borrower's responsibility to return the books on time regardless of receipt or non-receipt of notice.
Faculty are not normally assessed fines but are expected to return books promptly when finished or immediately when recalled. Faculty are however, assessed Interlibrary Loan late charges. - Failure to Settle Library Accounts
Returning students will not be allowed to register and graduating students may not be allowed to receive their diploma unless library obligations are cleared. - Charges for Lost Books
The minimum charge for a lost book is $43.00 plus a non-refundable service charge of $10.00. Expensive or out-of-print books will cost more. Library books cannot be purchased. Even if a lost book charge has been paid, the book still remains the property of the University. Any person who falsely claims to have lost a book simply to retain possession may be charged with illegally possessing State property.
II. Procedure
- Theft/Mutilation of Library Materials:
In the event of suspected theft of library materials the following procedure should be followed
- USCA Student
- Take alleged violator to Circulation Supervisor's office.
- Contact Campus Security.
- Ask for violator's name and I.D. card.
- Inform the violator of the S.C. Law on Library Theft and have them sign a statement that they understand the law and the penalties contained therein.
Penalties
Violations may be punishable by a minimum fine of $50.00, plus the cost of replacing any defaced material. Such violations may constitute grounds for further disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion and/or referral to the civil authorities for appropriate legal action. Violators have the right of appeal to the Associate Chancellor for Student Life as specified in the student handbook.
- Non-USCA Student
- High School
- Take alleged violator to Circulation Supervisor's office.
- Contact Campus Security.
- Contact parent or guardian to come to Library.
- Release alleged violator to custody of parent or guardian.
- Other Users
- Take alleged violator to Circulation Supervisor's office.
- Prohibit violator from using Library again.
Sections 16-13-330, 16-13-331, 16-13-332, 16-13-340,16-13-350, 16-13-360, 16-13-370 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 reinforce such policy.
- High School
- USCA Student
- Lost Books
The loss of a book should be reported promptly to the Library in order to stop the accrual of overdue fines
If a book is found within one year, upon presentation of the receipt, a refund may be made minus the service charge and any fines owed. - Indebtedness
If a student's library indebtedness is not paid, the indebtedness will be transferred to the Business Services Office for collection.
Library-Interlibrary Loans
Number: ALIB 106
Section: Library Services
Subject: Library-Interlibrary Loans
Date: March 18, 2010
Reviewed on:
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
- Purpose
- Interlibrary Loan serves the research and information needs of the USCA community by providing access to materials not owned or readily available at the Gregg-Graniteville Library.
- Interlibrary Loan services are available to USCA students, faculty, and staff.
- Policies concerning interlibrary loan are governed by the National Interlibrary Loan Code of the American Library Association and the South Carolina Interlibrary Loan Code.
- Loan Period/Renewals
- The lending library determines the length of the loan period and whether or not renewals may be granted.
- The Library honors all restrictions of the lending library.
- Fees
- Any charges or fees assessed by the lending library are billed to the library and not to the user for whom the material is acquired.
II. Procedure
- Requesting Material
The Illiad resource Sharing System is used to perform ILL. A link to ILL services is accessible on the Library's homepage.
ILL materials are delivered via the USC System shuttle, the U.S. Mail, or the PASCAL Delivers courier. - Notification of Patrons
Patrons are notified by email upon receipt of book items. Photocopies of articles are delivered electronically via the Ariel system or as a PDF file in an email.
ILL materials are available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk.
Borrowed ILL materials may be picked-up with a valid University ID. - Return of Materials
Prompt return of materials to the USCA Library is necessary in order to adhere to due dates established by the lending library.
Due dates on USCA check out labels will vary from dates stamped by lending library due to local processing and delivery time required to return material to the lending library.
Borrowed ILL materials should be returned to the Circulation Desk. - Fines
Overdue Charges
- $.25 per day per item with no set maximum.
- No grace period will be allowed for overdue ILL materials.
- Library holds will be placed on the borrower's computer record for non-returned ILL items.
- Lost Materials
- Costs will be assessed according to the regulations of the lending library.
- An additional $5.00 processing fee will be assessed by the USCA Library.
Access and Services to Clientele
Number: ALIB 107
Section: Library Services
Subject: Access and Services to Clientele
Date: March 19, 2010
Reviewed on:
Issued by: Director of the Library
Authorized by: Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I. Policy
The Library of the University of South Carolina Aiken is mandated by its mission to support the educational, teaching, research, and administrative needs of faculty, students, and staff on the USCA campus. The Library takes an active role in the support of USCA's overall mission and provides access to relevant information through the development of library collections, their organization and arrangement for access and use, and the provision of appropriate information and instructional services. To be most effective in fulfilling its mission, the Library offers an array of basic services funded by the University for current students, staff, and faculty; other services to USCA's primary clientele may be offered on a full or partial cost recovery basis.
The Library is committed to making its unique or distinctive collections available to the local, regional and national scholarly community as a supplementary source once local resources have been exhausted. The Library provides access for these users through either on-site consultation or other methods under conditions that do not jeopardize the effectiveness of its services to its primary clientele. In addition, the Library makes its services and collections available to the public at large on a limited basis and to the extent feasible.
II. Procedure
- Categories of Clientele
The Library distinguishes among three basic categories of users for the purpose of apportioning resources and services: primary clientele, cooperative/contractual clientele, and external clientele. The Library reserves the right to assign to institutions and individuals the appropriate category of service or use.
- Primary Clientele
The primary clientele consists of current faculty, students and staff at the University of South Carolina Aiken as outlined above. This category of users is accorded the highest priority for service and resources. - Cooperative/Contractual or Other Special Arrangements Clientele
The second group of users is defined by cooperative agreements, or contractual or special arrangement entered into by the Library. Cooperative agreements, such as those with other USC System Libraries and the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries (PASCAL), secure reciprocal benefits to the Library. At the Library's discretion, contractual arrangements may be made between institutions and USCA on behalf of users. Some arrangements may represent a commitment by the Library or the University to provide specific resources and/or services to a distinct group of individuals, e.g., select donors, alumni. Agreements may be limited to services specifically designated, and do not necessarily provide for the range of resources and services offered to the Library's primary clientele. Some contractual agreements may be based on fees rather than reciprocal benefits.
Examples:
- VIP cardholders
- Alumni cardholders
- Aiken County teachers (must be currently employed)
- Gifted students
- Teacher Cadets
- Academy of Lifelong Learners
- PASCAL institution students with current ids
- Other USC students, faculty, and staff
- Immediate family of USCA faculty and staff
- Retired USCA faculty (residing in the vicinity)
- External Clientele
External users are those not described in the groupings above, including cardholders not officially affiliated with the University or covered by a contractual arrangement, and non-cardholders.
Examples:
- General public
- Students other than those designated elsewhere
- Faculty members other than those listed elsewhere
- Non-cardholders
It is the Library's policy to provide reasonable access for all categories of users, but the Library makes a distinction between access (library use) and borrowing (home use) privileges. Borrowing privileges are accorded only to designated categories of clientele by policy or by specific agreement.
External patrons are expected to explore the resources of their primary libraries first, e.g., public, school, and to use the USCA Library as a library of last resort. The Library does not act as a substitute for those institutions or agencies which do not provide adequate core library resources of their own); it conserves on behalf of USCA students, faculty and staff those heavily-used materials which other libraries can reasonably be expected to provide. Payment of a fee for borrowing privileges will not, for example, entitle outside patrons to unrestricted access to materials such as reserve books, journals and non-print materials that are in heavy demand on campus. On the other hand, recognizing its role as a local, regional, state and national resource, the Library provides access whenever possible to the rarer and more specialized items in USCA's collections, since these may be available only at USCA. The status of the Library as a federal depository for government publications, a state documents depository and a DOE Special Collection depository carries with it specific requirements to provide access and services to the general public for those materials in whichever Library collection they may be housed.
- Primary Clientele
- Access to Services
The Library's primary clientele has priority in the use of reference and information services and equipment, particularly at periods of peak use. Consequently, payment of established charges for library privileges does not ensure the same level of service for non USCA patrons. Reference, instruction, and special circulation services to the outside community can be extended only when they do not interfere with services to the campus community. In some cases the Library may provide certain services to external or contractual users on a cost-recovery basis.
All access and services are subject to restrictions at periods of high use by primary clientele, or by the need to conserve or protect Library materials or equipment.
III. Related Policies
IV. Reason for Revision
Annual Review