Baylor College of Dentistry
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON: 
Rosanna Ratliff, Assistant Director for Public Services
Baylor College of Dentistry
Baylor Health Sciences Library 
P.O. Box 660677
3302 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75266-0677

PHONE: 214-828-8161 
FAX: (214) 820-2095 
E-Mail: rratliff@bcd.tamhsc.edu
URL: http://www.bcd.tamhsc.edu/library

LIMITATIONS: 
All TexShare users are restricted to book circulation privileges only. Document delivery and interlibrary loan are not available to TexShare users. Reserve materials, reference materials, material from the Sellers Room, and journals do not circulate. Borrowing privileges will be revoked in the case of seriously overdue books or for unpaid bills. TexShare card holders may borrow up to three books total. 

ELIGIBILITY: 
Apply in person at the Circulation Desk up until 30 minutes before closing. Bring your current TexShare card and a current valid photo ID such as a Texas drivers license. 

CARD AVAILABILITY: 
TexShare cards are issued up until 30 minutes before closing. Card expires at the end of the TexShare card period. 

HOURS:  
Monday - Thursday 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Baylor Health Sciences Library observes its regular hours year round. Call for holiday hours.
NOTE: There is no free parking in the immediate area. Access to the building is restricted at night and on weekends. Please call (214) 828-8151 or (214) 820-2377 for more information.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: 
Books may be renewed twice, each for a two-week period, for a maximum loan period of six weeks. Books that have a hold on them may not be renewed. Books may be renewed in person or by telephone. Call (214)828-8151 and have the books near the telephone. Or renew online using your Baylor Health Sciences Library card at http://www.bcd.tamhsc.edu/library.

RETURNS: 
Return materials at the return slot in the Circulation Desk just inside the entrance to the library or at one of the book return boxes on campus. 

OVERDUES: 
Two overdue reminders are sent as a courtesy. Patrons are responsible for the prompt return of materials even if they do not receive the notices. The third notice sent will be an invoice for the replacement cost of the material.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: 
Reserve materials, reference materials, material from the Sellers Room, loose journals, and bound journals do not circulate. 

LOANS:
Books may be checked out for two weeks. 

FINES:  
The Library does not charge fines. Persons with habitual or severely overdue material will have their borrowing privileges revoked. 

LOST ITEMS:  
An item is considered lost at the third overdue notice. If materials are not returned by the third overdue notice, the borrower will be invoiced for the replacement cost of the material, plus a $10 processing fee per item. 

BILLING: 
Bills may be paid in person with cash or a check, or by check through the U.S. Postal Service. Send payment to Baylor Health Sciences Library, P.O. Box 660677, Dallas, TX 75266-0677. Failure to pay bills will result in temporary or permanent suspension of TexShare borrowing privileges, depending on the severity of the situation.  

ADDITIONAL:   Library Website: http://www.bcd.tamhsc.edu/library