The Library is intended for the use of all members of the Carthage community. We are pleased to permit visitors to use various library materials and resources within the library building and to apply for borrowing privileges if they desire. The following statements outline the privileges which are extended to library visitors and the conditions under which they will be granted.
Definitions
Carthage community members include:
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Full-time and part-time Carthage students |
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Full-time and part-time Carthage employees |
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Carthage alumni (some restrictions may apply) |
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Spouses and children of Carthage employees (some restrictions may apply) |
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Trustees |
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Retired employees granted emeritus status |
Carthage ID cards for members of the Carthage community or Library Special Borrower cards for visitors can be obtained at the following locations.
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Type of Card |
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| Alumni |
Alumni Card
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Alumni Office - LH Rom 412
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| Special Borrower's Card |
Circulation Desk - Hedberg Library |
| Full and part-time Carthage students |
Carthage ID |
Dean of Students - Todd Wehr Center |
| Full and part-time Carthage employees |
Carthage ID |
Dean of Students - Todd Wehr Center |
| Retired Employees with Emeritus status |
Special Borrower's Card |
Circulation Desk - Hedberg Library |
| Spouses and children of Carthage employees |
Employee's ID |
Circulation Desk - Hedberg Library |
| Trustees |
Special Trustee card |
College Relations - Lent Hall |
| Visitors |
Special Borrower's Card |
Circulation Desk - Hedberg Library |
Registration
All visitors are asked to show proper identification when requested and to sign in on the Guest Register at the Information Desk.
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| Hedberg Library welcomes children as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 14 are not permitted in the library unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If unaccompanied children are found in the library, a staff member will contact campus security to report the situation and seek assistance. |
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Parking
Visitors may park in designated areas in Lots I and C |
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| Borrowing Privileges |
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| Acquiring a Special Borrowers Card - Special Borrowers Card application forms are available at the Library Circulation desk. The completed form must be submitted with the required fee of $25 to the Library Circulation Desk; cards will be available for pick-up after three days. Benefits are available only to the individual to whom the card is issued. |
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| Application by Minors - People under age 18 who wish Guest Access must have the application form signed by a parent/guardian. Carthage does not restrict access to Internet sites, videotapes, or printed materials, so parents should carefully consider whether they want their minor child to have access to the full range of Internet and library resources. Special Borrower Cards will not be issued to any minors under the age of 14. |
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Resources Available
Resources/Benefits available to Visitors Purchasing a Special Borrowers Card
Allowed to checkout a maximum of six (6) items at a time
Use of materials in the library
Use of desktop computers in the Library
Access to photocopy machines (fee per copy)
Access to Print services
Resources/Benefits available to Visitors not purchasing a Special Borrowers Card
Use of materials in the library
Use of desktop computers in the Library
Access to photocopy machines (fee per copy)
Access to Print services
Resources/benefits not available to Visitors:
Access to Carthage e-mail
Interlibrary Loan services
Checkout of software
Checkout of media equipment and laptops
Use of computers and locations other than the Library
Reference Assistance and Tutoring for Visitors - Personal assistance to Visitors will be provided on a time and resource available basis. Priority use will be reserved for currently enrolled students and faculty.
Revocation of Visitor Privileges
A Special Borrowers card may be revoked and Visitors may be denied use of library resources if the Visitordoes not observe the guidelines on this document. Grounds for revocation of Visitor privileges include:
Failure to return library materials in a timely fashion
Failure to pay fines
Damage to any library materials or equipment or facilities
Non-compliance with computer, library and Internet use rules as described in the Carthage Student Community Code
Failure to cooperate with AIS and other staff
Misrepresentation of information on the application
Warnings may not be given before revocation of a card. No part of the fee will be refunded if Visitor privileges are revoked.
Security
An electronic security system at the entrance serves to protect the collection for the benefit of all users.
Theft and mutilation of library materials are, and will be, treated as serious offenses and may result in prosecution.
Neither the Library nor the College can accept responsibility for lose or theft of any personal belongings.
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