Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:
Barbara Thomas, Assoc. Director of Public Services
GIAL Library
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, TX 75236-5699

PHONE: (972) 708-7416
FAX: (972) 708-7292
E-MAIL: Barbara_Thomas@gial.edu
URL: http://www.gial.edu

RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS: There is a limit of 5 items that can be checked out on a TexShare card at one time. There is also a limit of 2 renewal periods (two weeks each) for books which have no holds placed on them. There will be no lending privileges to TexShare borrowers with unpaid charges and/or unreturned and overdue books.

Materials that will not circulate include all Reference materials, journals, theses and dissertations, and rare books including grammars in minority languages.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers must present a current TexShare card from their home library and a photo ID to the GIAL Library circulation desk. They will then be issued a GIAL Library card, which will remain current for a period not to exceed the expiration date on the TexShare card, or one year, whichever is shorter.

An age limitation is in effect: those 16 years and older who have a valid picture ID card (whether a driver's license or a state-issued ID card)will be allowed to borrow materials from this library on a TexShare card. Those under 16 years will not be allowed to check out materials, but may use the library as a reference collection.

CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare cards are issued up to 30 minutes before the Library closes.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
When classes are in session:
Mon. - Thurs. 8:00am - 10:00pm
Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun. Closed

Random days when classes are not in session:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Summer (2nd week of June - 3rd week of July) :
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat. - Sun. Closed
Summer hours are subject to change; call ahead to confirm: 972-708-7416

For security reasons, the doors to the GIAL Library are locked in the evening at 5:00pm. Telephone in advance so that the evening staff will be expecting your arrival and will let you into the library. There is a telephone and instructions in the entryway to the Pike Building, which houses the Library, from which you can call the staff worker to request entry to the Library.

RENEWALS: Up to two renewals are available. They can be done in person, by telephone (972-708-7416), or by e-mail (library_dallas@gial.edu). When requesting a renewal by e-mail, include your name and GIAL Library card number and the titles and bar code numbers (located in the upper right corner on the back cover)of the books you want renewed. No item that has a reserve or a hold placed on it will be renewed.

RETURNS: Materials can be returned to the Library Circulation Desk only during the Library's open hours. There is not an outside book drop. They can also be returned by mail if properly protected and packaged.

GIAL Library does not participate in the TExpress Courier Service at this time.

RETURNS BY U.S. MAIL AND UPS EXPRESS MAIL:
GIAL Library
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, TX 75236-5699

OVERDUE REMINDERS: Overdue notices are sent by mail or e-mail as a courtesy only. The responsibility for returning the library materials on time rests with the borrower. After 3 overdue reminders are sent and there is no response, the item will be declared lost. Then the patron will be charged for the price of the book as well as a $15.00 lost book replacement fee.

Fine notices are also sent regularly. Payment is expected upon receipt of the notice.

RECALLS: Any item checked out can be subject to recall, especially if it is needed for Course Readings/Reserves or by a GIAL user. Recalls will normally be made by telephone or e-mail. When an item is recalled the TexShare patron will have 5 days to return it to the Library. Fines will begin to accrue @$3.00 per day after the 5 days.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: All journals, reference books, theses and dissertations, and rare books will be non-circulating on a TexShare card. Any items currently placed on Course Readings/Reserves will not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: All other circulating materials will circulate to all TexShare borrowers, regardless of student or faculty status, for 2 weeks with 2 possible renewals. This is the standard circulating period for GIAL Library.

FINES AND FEES: The standard fine rate charged to all borrowers, regardless of status, is .25 per day per overdue item.

Recalled items will be $3.00 per day for each day past the specified return date. There is a $15.00 fee, plus the price of the book, for lost book replacement costs.

There is a $15.00 repair/rebinding fee for books that are returned damaged.

LOST ITEMS: Library materials are considered lost after a 3rd overdue notice is sent and there has been no response. At that time the patron will be charged for the price of the book plus a $15.00 replacement fee.

If the patron believes that he has returned an item that the Library thinks has not been returned, the patron should notify the Library immediately and declare that he believes that he has returned the item. This "claims to have returned" stops further fines from accruing, and both parties agree to continue looking for the item for a specified period. After that specified period has elapsed and the item has not been found on the Library shelves, the patron is fully responsible to pay for the lost book plus the replacement fee of $15.00.

BILLING INFORMATION: An invoice billing the patron for outstanding fines and/or charges will be sent to delinquent borrowers. Immediate payment is required. Until payment is made, the borrower's TexShare privileges will be suspended. A TexShare card with outstanding debts cannot be renewed.

Payment must be by check or cash.

The patron's home library will be notified that there are outstanding debts on the card.