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It is the libraries' intent to protect the privacy of each individual's intellectual investigations. Confidentiality of users' transactions with the libraries - information concerning use of the libraries' resources - will not be released except upon receipt of a lawfully issued subpoena search warrant or other judicial order.
Our libraries own over 16,000 unique print and non-print titles which reflect the programs offered at MSTC campuses. Over 250 periodicals along with a variety of online databases, provide students, staff and library users with the most current information available. |
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Mid-State Technical College library patrons include students, faculty, staff and adult residents in the MSTC District. Residents, individuals and organizations need to present two valid, current, identification items to apply for a library card. |
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- Bring your library card with you when you come to the library.
- You are responsible for what you check out. Pay attention to loan periods, due dates and return policies. You are responsible for keeping track of when your checked out items are due. You are responsible for prompt return of all borrowed materials.
- Keep your email and correspondence addresses up-to-date with the College and with the library.
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| Regular Loans: |
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| General Collection Books, paperbacks and Magazines |
21 days |
Psychology and Sociology Special Collections Videos
for students, faculty and staff |
7 days |
| Non-Print Materials for students, faculty and staff |
7 days |
| Non-Print Materials for residents and general public |
1 day |
Reserve loans:
There are several loan periods for reserve items - overnight, 2-day, 3-day, one week and semester checkout. Some items may be restricted to in-library use only.
ILL Loans:
The lending library determines the loan period, which may vary from two to four weeks. Due dates will be located on the item. If a longer loan period is desired, renewals must be requested prior to the due date and are at the discretion of the lending library. Limitations such as "No Renewal" and "In Library Use Only" must be honored.
Note: The reference collections are to support the campus programs' curriculum. Reference items are for in-library use only. |
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Overdue Fines:
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- MSTC Libraries do not charge overdue fines for items checked out for 21 days.
- The overdue charge for reserve items is $1.00 per day. There is no grace period.
- The status of long overdue item will be changed to "lost." The "lost items" are subject to a $10.00 processing fee along with appropriate replacement cost of the items. The fee will be mandatory and not forgiven if the items are returned to the library in useable condition.
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| Other Library Fees: |
| Lost items |
$10.00 processing fee + replacement cost |
| Damaged items |
$10.00 processing fee + replacement cost |
| Library replacement card |
$5.00 |
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Notices:
An overdue notice is sent after an item is seven days overdue (unless item is a reserve item). Further overdue notices will be sent at weekly intervals until the item is determined to be lost – at that time the patron will be charged replacement costs and processing fees as stated above.
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Failure to receive a notice does not remove the borrower's obligation to return materials on time or to pay charges incurred. Please note: students who have outstanding charges and have been placed on academic hold will be unable to register for classes or receive transcripts until these obligations are met.
For faculty and staff who have outstanding charges, a copy of the Fine/Fee Notice will be sent to the Supervisor or Academic Dean. |
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Renewal of library general collections and magazines may be accomplished, provided the items have not been requested by another patron, and the borrower is in good standing. Library patrons may renew items two times. After the maximum renewals have been used, the items must be returned to the library to be checked out again.
Patrons can renew library materials via the following options:
In Person:
Materials can be renewed in person by bringing them with your library card to your campus library desk.
By Phone:
Materials can be renewed by phone during the library business hours by providing your library card number to the library staff.
Online:
- Go to the MSTC Library website http://www.mstc.edu/academics/library.htm; click on MSTC Library catalog link
- Click on the Patron link
- Enter patron barcode, your last name, and click login
- Scroll down to Items Checked out to review list of items checked out and due dates
- Click the box in front of each item to be renewed. Then click Renew Items at the bottom of the list
- Be certain to review the Items Checked Out list again to see the new due dates. Items marked as Not Renewed do not provide new due dates.
- Click logout to exit your library record
Please note that online renewals must be done prior to the due date. All the overdue items must be renewed in person.
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