Houston Baptist University, Moody Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 8/1/2000)
LIAISON:
Kristin Fance, ILL/Reference Librarian
Moody Library
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, Texas 77074-3298
Phone: (281)649-3000, ext. 2356
Fax: (281)649-3489
Email: kfance@hbu.edu
LIMITATIONS:
TexShare patrons are allowed to check out four books at a
time for a two week period; books can be renewed for one two-week
period. They can use the Online Catalog, reference books,
circulating books, microforms, and bound periodicals. Reference
service is at the discretion of the librarian on duty. Use
of computers is limited to HBU students, faculty, staff, members
of the Former Student Association, Friends of Moody Library,
and HBU trustees. TexShare patrons can not check out reference
books, rare books, curriculum library books, or any media
materials. Failure to return books or to pay fines will result
in suspension of priveleges and billing of the TexShare patron's
library.
ELIGIBILITY:
TexShare patrons should fill out a registration form at the
Circulation Desk. A valid TexShare card plus current photoidentification
must be presented (either a Texas driver's license or student/faculty
identification from a participating Texas academic library).
All patrons must be 18 or older.
CARD AVAILABILITY:
Borrowing priveleges are available during regular hours until
thirty minutes before closing. Borrowing transactions must
be completed by fifteen minutes before closing. TexShare registrations
will renew on an academic quarter basis: June-August; September-November;
December-February; March-May. Library closes for approximately
two weeks at Christmas.
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 Noon-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00-8:00 p.m.
There are no evening or weekend hours during the quarter
breaks. Library closes for some Convocations (10:00 a.m.-11:15
a.m. on Thursdays) Sunday schedule subject to revision.
Library closes for several holidays.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
Renewals must be done in person and with identification. No
telephone renewals under any circumstances.
RETURNS:
Return books to the Circulation Desk or to the campus book
drop by 3:00 p.m.
US Mail:
Circulation Desk
Moody Library
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, Texas 77074-3298
UPS/Express Mail:
Same as above
OVERDUES:
Overdue notices are sent by mail in most circumstances. Telephone
notification will be used if necessary.
RECALLS:
Recalls will be made by telephone. Recalled materials must
be returned within twenty-four hours.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:
TexShare patrons are restricted from checking out reference
materials, items in special collections, videos, records and
curriculum materials and any items other than books (tapes,
filmstrips, CD's and kits).
LOANS:
TexShare patrons (18 or older) can check out four books for
a two week period and renew them for one two-week period.
FINES:
Overdue books incur charges of $.25 per day. Damaged items
incur the cost of rebinding or, in extreme cases, the cost
of a new copy of the book plus a processing fee.
LOST ITEMS:
The library charges a predetermined cost based upon the average
cost of books in a particular field plus a $5.00 processing
fee. Patrons can reduce costs by purchasing an exact duplicate
of the lost or damaged book but are still required to pay
the processing fee. In the event of paperbacks a binding fee
is also charged. All replacement copies are subject to the
approval of the Director or Associate Director.
BILLING:
Bills and fines are paid at the Circulation Desk. Failure
to pay fines or replacement costs will result in susupension
of priveleges and the reporting of the situation to the library
which issued the TexShare card. Failure of that library or
institution to pay for lost items will lead to suspension
of borrowing priveleges for other cardholders from that institution.
ADDITIONAL:
Circulation Desk : 281-649-3304; The Director : 281-649-3435
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