TexShare Library Card Program Reciprocal Borrowing Policy
(Updated January 10, 2008)
LIAISON:
Linda S. Meyer
P. O. Box 2179
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
PHONE: (936) 294-3551
FAX: (936) 294-3780
E-MAIL: lib_lsm@shsu.edu
LIMITATIONS: TexShare card holders are allowed general library circulation privileges only; does not include access to Interlibrary Loan. Items which do not circulate include periodicals, reference books, microfilm and microfiche, vertical file materials, archival theses and dissertations, materials in the Thomason Room, Music Listening Room, and the University Archives. Reserve materials can be checked out and used in the building with proper identification.
ELIGIBILITY: Sam Houston State University
honors valid TexShare Library Cards from participating libraries.
TexShare Card holders must present their TexShare Library
Card to Circulation personnel and complete a Courtesy Card
Application. Additional identification requested will include
a valid I.D. from the home institution, as well as a driver's
license or another picture I.D.
EXPIRATION: TexShare Courtesy Cards will
expire according to TexShare regulations. Currently, student
cards will expire at the end of the semester and faculty cards
will expire on August 15th of the year (same date faculty
cards expire at SHSU).
HOURS:Library hours can be found on the
Web at http://www.shsu.edu/~lib_www/geninfo/hours.html
RESTRICTIONS: Privileges will be suspended
for non-return of recalls or materials by due date or failure
to pay billed charges.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Material may be renewed
at the Circulation Desk at the Library or by going to www.shsu.edu/~lib_www/
then clicking on Services and then on On-line book renewal.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Eligible borrowers agree
to return Newton Gresham Library materials on or before the
due date. Materials should be returned in person, or by first
class (insured) mail. If the material is recalled by NGL,
the TexShare Card holder agrees to return the material immediately
in person, or by priority mail. TexShare Card holders agree
to pay charges incurred as a result of late return, damage,
or loss of materials. Failure to comply will result in loss
of TexShare Library Card privileges.
U.S.MAIL:
Circulation Dept.
Newton Gresham Library
P. O. Box 2179
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
U.P.S./EXPRESS MAIL:
Circulation Dept.
Newton Gresham Library
1804 Avenue H
Huntsville, TX 77341
OVERDUES: The library is not responsible
for notifying borrowers that materials are overdue. However,
as a courtesy, we do send a notice when the materials are
overdue.
RECALLS: All materials are subject
to recall after the initial two week loan period. If an item
is recalled, the due date on the recall notice replaces the
original due date.
CIRCULATION POLICIES:
Loan Periods:
Students 14 days/two weeks
Faculty/Staff Semester
There is a two day grace period before fines begin to accrue
as follows:
$.25 per day per item
$1.00 per day recall fine
$25.00 maximum fine per item
Faculty are fine exempt except for recall and lost or damaged
materials.
There is a $10.00 administrative fee for lost or damaged
materials, plus the cost of the item. If the item is out of
print, there is an automatic $40.00 replacement fee in addition
to the administrative fee.
LOST ITEMS: Borrowers are responsible
for all library materials until the items are discharged from
their account. Materials returned after the Circulation Desk
has closed will be processed the following day. Library services
cease 10 minutes prior to closing.
ADDITIONAL:
PHONE NUMBERS:
Circulation Desk (936) 294-1618
Director's Office (936) 294-1613
FAX (936) 294-3780
For additional information on circulation policies and procedures,
please call the Circulation Desk.
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