Hardin-Simmons University
Texas Higher Education TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON: 

Elizabeth Norman, Associate Director for Public Services 
Richardson Library 
Hardin-Simmons University 
Box 16195 
Abilene, TX 79698

PHONE: (325) 670-1236
FAX: (325) 677-8351 
E-Mail: enorman@hsutx.edu

LIMITATIONS: 
Texshare patrons are allowed to checkout 2 books from the general collection. There is a 3 week checkout period with no renewals. No interlibrary loan provileges or checkout from special collections. Most library materials can be used within the building. Patron will be blocked for overdue materials and fines of $3.00 or more.  A separate agreement covers faculty, staff, and students of Cisco Junior College--Abilene Center. 

ELIGIBILITY: 
Patron must show a current Texshare card and a photo I.D. at the main circulation desk on the 1st floor. 

CARD AVAILABILITY: 
Borrowing privileges are extended through the date printed on the Texshare card. 

HOURS:  
Fall & Spring semesters: 
Mon-Thur 7:30am-10:30pm 
Fri 7:30am-6pm 
Sat 11am-5pm 
Sun 1pm-5pm 
Hours vary during holidays, intersession, and summer terms. Please call (915) 670-1236 for current hours. 

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: 
No renewals. 

RETURNS: 
Patons are responsible for returning materials by the due date. Late fees will be assessed for items received after the due date. 

US Mail: 
Richardson Library 
Hardin-Simmons University 
Box 16195 
Abilene, TX 79698

Express Mail: 
Richardson Library 
Hardin-Simmons University 
2200 Hickory 
Abilene, TX 79698 OVERDUES: 
As a courtesy, patrons will receive overdue notices. 

RECALLS: 
All books are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, the recall due date on the notice replaces the original due date. Higher fines are assessed for overdue recalled materials. 

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: 
Reference materials, periodicals, microforms, special collections, audio-visual materials, software, reserve items, and state-adopted textbooks. 

LOANS:
3 week checkout period. 

FINES:  
Minimum fine rate of .10 per item per day. There is a $60.00 minimum charge for a lost item. 

LOST ITEMS:  
After an item is overdue for 60 days it is considered lost. There is a $60.00 minimum charge for a lost item. 

BILLING: 
Payment for overdue fines and lost items may be paid at the main circulation desk. Patrons who fail to pay overdue fines or charges for lost items will have their privileges blocked and notification will be sent to their home library. 

ADDITIONAL:  
The library home page is located at http://www.hsutx.edu/library.