Borrowing Policies are designed to ensure equitable access and application of policy and procedures, and to encourage timely and safe return of all library materials loaned to library users from the Mabee Library.
Students
Washburn students receive full library services. Students may
check out an unlimited number of circulating materials (books, records,
compact discs, maps, audio-visuals) for four weeks, and may renew
the materials once via the Library Catalog before returning to the library with the materials to
check them out again. All WU students are required to present the
WUID (icard) to check out or renew library materials.
Faculty and Staff
Washburn University faculty receive full library services and
may check out an unlimited number of circulating materials (books,
records, compact discs, maps, audio-visuals) for a semester. Faculty
may renew materials once via the Library Catalog before returning to the library with the materials to
check them out again. All WU faculty are required to present their
WUID (icard) to check out or renew library materials.
Guest Borrowers
Guest Borrowers receive full library services and may check out
circulating materials (books, records, compact discs, maps, audio-visuals)
for four weeks. Guest Borrowers may renew materials once via the
Library Catalog before
returning to the library with the materials to check them out again.
Guest Borrowers are required to present a Washburn University Guest
Borrower Card to check out or renew library materials and on occasion
to request library services. Guest Borrowers must be Kansas residents, 18 years of age or older, and present photo identification when
applying for the Washburn University Guest Borrower's Card.
4 WEEKS on regular circulating materials (books, records, compact
discs, maps, audio-visuals).
7 DAYS on bound periodicals and reserves so designated.
Unbound periodicals circulate only to faculty and for a loan period
of 7
days.
7 DAYS on videos.
2 DAYS on reserves so designated.
2 HOURS on reserve materials so designated.
All materials must be returned to the library or deposited in one of the book drops. One book drop is located at the entrance to the library and another just north east of the library at the cul-de-sac. Material deposited in the drop will be checked in as quickly as possible. Please do not place videos, CDs, DVDs, and records in the book drops; return them directly to the library.
Overdue Materials
Circulating Materials: overdue notices will
be mailed to patrons as a courtesy when items are overdue. As of January
1, 2004, no overdue fines are charged. When materials become 45 days
overdue they will be declared lost.
Bound Periodicals: overdue notices will
be mailed to patrons as a courtesy when items are overdue. As
of
January 1, 2004 no overdue fines are charged. When materials become
7 days overdue they will be declared lost.
Audio/Visual Materials: overdue notices
will be mailed to patrons as a courtesy when items are overdue.
As of January 1, 2004 no overdue fines are charged. Depending upon
the type of renewal (4 weeks, 7 days, 2 days, etc.), materials
will
be declared lost after the allotted time
period.
Lost/Missing Materials
Circulating Materials:
once materials are 45 days overdue they are declared lost. Patrons
will be billed replacement charges
for each individual item that is lost. In addition, a hold will be
placed on student transcripts and enrollment packets if records are
not cleared. For Guest Borrowers, borrowing privileges will be suspended
until charges are paid or items are returned.
Bound Periodicals:
once materials are 7 days overdue they are declared lost. Patrons
will be billed replacement charges
for each individual item that is lost. In addition, a hold will be
placed on student transcripts and enrollment packets if records are
not cleared.
Audio/Visual Materials:
once materials reach their allotted time period for check out they
are declared lost. Patrons will be billed replacement
charges for each individual item that is lost. In addition, a
hold will be placed on student transcripts and enrollment packets
if records are not cleared.
Replacement Charges
Circulating Materials:
each lost item will billed $68.00 for replacement
(includes a processing fee). Payment must be made in the Business
Office (Room 205 Morgan Hall) during regular business hours. Library
holds on student transcripts and enrollment packets will be cleared
at the time of payment. Guest Borrowers privileges will be reinstated
at the time of payment.
Bound Periodicals:
each lost item will billed $68.00 for
replacement. Payment must be made in the Business Office (Room 205
Morgan Hall) during regular business hours. Library holds on student
transcripts and enrollment packets will be cleared at the time of
payment.
Audio/Visual Materials:
each lost item will billed $68.00 for replacement.
Payment must be made in the Business Office (Room 205 Morgan Hall)
during regular business hours. Library holds on student transcripts
and enrollment packets will be cleared at the time of payment.
Overdue notices will be mailed to patrons as a courtesy when items are overdue. As of January 1, 2004 a late fee of $25.00 for each item will be assessed. Depending upon the type of renewal (7 days, 2 days, or 2 hours, etc.), materials will be declared lost after the allotted time period. Patrons will be billed replacement charges for each individual item that is lost. In addition, a hold will be placed on student transcripts and enrollment packets if records are not cleared. Payment must be made in the Business Office (Room 205 Morgan Hall) during regular business hours. Library holds on student transcripts and enrollment packets will be cleared at the time of payment.
Telephone, mail, fax, email renewals, and renewals via the Library Catalog are available. Borrowers are eligible to check out or renew library materials as long as the borrower is in good standing and the materials have not been requested by another borrower. A borrower who is not a currently enrolled Washburn University student or currently employed Washburn University faculty or staff member, or whose Washburn University Guest Borrower's Card has expired, may not continue to renew materials previously checked out.
Borrowers may ask for materials to be placed on hold for check out and pick up at a later time. Users will be sent a notice to the address listed in university records when materials are available for pick up. Materials will be held as indicated on the notice at the Circulation Desk.
The library offers the ability to recall circulating materials charged to another borrower in order to provide equitable access to the collections. Recall due dates for circulating materials are never less than 14 days from the original out date, guaranteeing that the original borrower can have a reasonable period of use. A borrower should make arrangements to insure that the borrowed library materials can be located and returned to the library if recalled. The library is open when classes are not in session, and recalled materials may be due at any time the library is open.
Course, or class, reserves are maintained and made available at the Circulation Desk. To place items on reserve, all items should be gathered and brought to the Circulation Desk or sent through campus mail. All requests to place items on reserve should be accompanied by a completed Reserves Form. These forms are available at the circulation desk and in each department. Please allow at least 48 hours from the time items are delivered to the library until they are processed for student use. Items available on course reserves may be viewed in the Library Catalog. Reserves are designated as 2-hour (closed), 2-day, or 7-day. Faculty should remind students that a WUID (icard) is required for checking out all reserves even though 2-hour (closed) reserve material does not leave the library. Reserves may be removed by making the request in person at the Circulation Desk or by sending a written request through campus mail or by email to Andrea Leon or by telephone (ext. 1485).
Interlibrary loan (ILL)/document delivery (DD) enables patrons to obtain materials not owned by Mabee Library. Patrons must have a WUID (iCard) or Guest Borrower's Card before initiating a loan request. It is our policy to accept no more than 10 requests per week per individual. ILL/DD are free to Washburn students, faculty, and staff.
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