University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 12/11/02)
LIAISON: Cheri Howell, Circulation Manager
Townsend Memorial
Library
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
UMHB Station Box 8016
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513-2599
PHONE: (254) 295-4637
FAX: (254) 295-4642
E-Mail: chowell@umhb.edu
LIMITATIONS:
Limit 3 items checked out. One renewal allowed. Borrowing
privileges will be blocked when items are overdue or fines
unpaid. No access allowed to subscription databases except
on Townsend Memorial Library patron computers. No Interlibrary
Loan privileges.
ELIGIBILITY:
Present a valid TexShare card and current ID from home university
(faculty, staff, students) and fill out a TexShare patron
information sheet at the Circulation Desk. Patron will be
issued a barcoded ID card to be used when checking out items
from UMHB. All cards will expire at the end of the UMHB current
semester and may be renewed upon presenting current identification
the following semester.
HOURS:
Long semester hours:
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun.
Summer hours:
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat.
Closed Sun.
Hours may vary during semester breaks and holidays.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
Renewals may be made through Towncat Online Catalog at http://umhblib.umhb.edu/search,
in person, or by phone. In the catalog, choose "View Your Patron
Record." Enter name and ID card number. Click on items checked
out and follow directions for renewal. Only one renewal is permitted,
and only if the item has not been recalled or a hold placed
on it.
RETURNS:
Borrowers are responsible for returning items to the originating
library by the date due. Items may be returned to the Circulation
Desk or the book drop on the west side of the building. Returns
may be mailed to the address below, but may not be returned
via courier or ILL.
US Mail:
Townsend Memorial Library
UMHB Station Box 8016
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513-2599
OVERDUES:
Overdue notices are sent by mail.
RECALLS:
Recall notices are sent by mail. Patron will have 3 days from
date of recall to return item before fine increases from $.10
to $.50 per day.
BILLS:
Bills may be paid in person or by mail. Make checks payable
to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Failure to pay will result
in loss of borrowing privileges.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:
Reference, Special Collections, periodicals and microforms
are non-circulating.
LOAN POLICIES: 3 week loan period for books. 1 week for audiovisuals.
FINES: Overdue charges are $.10 per day for books, $.25 per
day for audiovisuals.
LOST ITEMS:
An item is considered lost when it is not returned by 30 days
following the end of the semester in which it was checked
out. Lost book charges will be $50 or cost of item if it exceeds
$50, plus any fines accumulated, up to a maximum of $25. Damaged
items will be billed according to damage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Townsend Memorial Library information may be accessed via
the Internet at http://umhblib.umhb.edu
|
