Galveston College
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON: 

Gracie Otis, Reference Librarian 
Galveston College Library 
4015 Ave Q 
7502 Fondren Road 
Galveston, Tx 77550

PHONE: 409-763-6551, 240 
FAX: 409-762-9367 
E-Mail: gotis@gc.edu

LIMITATIONS: 
No more than three (3) items may be checked out at one time. Books may be renewed once. Patrons who do not return books will not be allowed to check out other materials until items are returned.

ELIGIBILITY: 
Patrons may apply at the circulation desk inside the Library at Galveston College. A photo ID is required to obtain a TexShare card.

CARD AVAILABILITY: 
Cards are issued for one semester.

HOURS:  
fall/spring Mon-Thur 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ; Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. summer: Mon - Thur 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: 
Items may be renewed in person or by telephone.

RETURNS: 
Items should be returned to the circulation desk within the college library.

US Mail: 
Galveston College Library
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, Texas 77550

OVERDUES: 
Overdue notices are mailed out weekly.

RECALLS: 
Patrons are notified by phone if an item needs to be recalled. The due date does not change if there is a recall.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: 
Reference materials, newspapers, microfilm, and magazines do not circulate.

LOANS:
The length of loans for books is 14 days, while a 5 day checkout period is allowed for videotapes.

FINES:  
Patrons are charged .05 cents per day the Library is open for late fees. The maximum fee for late materials is $1.00.

LOST ITEMS:  
The Library charges the original cost of the lost book, plus a processing fee.

BILLING: 
Bills may be paid at the circulation desk at the Library. Individuals who do not pay fines or pay for lost materials are not allowed to check out materials.

ADDITIONAL:  The College home page address is http://www.gc.edu. The Library home page is listed on the front page of the College home page.