Vernon College Library

BORROWING POLICIES

• A library card must be presented each time to borrow a book.
   
• A maximum of ten books per Vernon College student and three books per community patron may be checked out.
   
• Books are borrowed for two weeks.
   
• Renewal is limited to two times unless a Vernon College student or faculty member reserves the book.
   
• Reference books, periodicals and audio and video cassettes are to be used in the library only.
   
• Reserve books, periodical reprints, and other materials are shelved at the circulation desk. These materials are subject to any restrictions imposed by the course instructor.
   
• The cardholder is responsible for all items borrowed on his/her card. Notify the library staff immediately if your card is lost or stolen. Any change of address or phone number should be reported.
   
• All books must be returned and fines cleared before the end of the semester or withdrawal from college. Failure to do so will result in withholding for the student's grades, transcript, registration privilege, and graduation.
   
• The Community Patron's security deposit will be applied to any fines, overdue, damaged, or lost books and future privileges denied.
   
• Books may not be checked out between semesters.
   
• No food, drinks, nor tobacco products are to be brought into the library building or classrooms.
   
• Irresponsible behavior in the library will be reviewed by the Library Committee and may result in loss of library privileges. Library privileges may also be denied for violations of college policies.