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.

Carthage ID cards for members of the Carthage community or Library Special Borrower cards for visitors can be obtained at the following locations.

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.

Borrowing Privileges
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.

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.