Mary Couts Burnett Library
Texas Christian University
TexShare Library Card Program
(Update: 09/17/2008)
LIAISON:
Cheryl Sassman, Circulation Manager
Mary Couts Burnett Library
Texas Christian University
PO Box 298400
Fort Worth TX 76129
PHONE: 817-257-7112
FAX: 817-257-7447
E-Mail: c.sassman@tcu.edu
URL: http://library.tcu.edu
RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS: All visiting patrons
will sign in with a photo ID at the Circulation desk.
TexShare cardholders may have 5 items checked out at
one time. No renewals. Cardholders may check out materials
from the circulating monograph and Government Document
collections. Borrowing privileges will be suspended
if the cardholder has overdue or lost items. The home
library will be apprised of any delinquencies. Cardholders
may access the online library catalog from off campus
or in the library and the TexShare databases while in
the library.
ELIGIBILITY: TexShare cardholders should apply for borrowing
privileges at the Circulation Desk, first floor, Mary Couts
Burnett Library. After presenting a current/valid TexShare
card and driver\'s license and completing a registration form,
they are issued a TCU borrowing card. This card always expires
at the end of the TCU term or session in which it was issued.
CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: All applications
and renewals must be processed before 9:00 pm. Renewal
of privileges for the next semester requires a new valid
TexShare card from the home institution. A review of
the patron record will be made at that time to determine
if it is cleared of charges and fines.
HOURS OF OPERATION: Library hours
fluctuate with the academic calendar and are updated
on our web site.
During the fall and spring semesters normal hours are:
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. depart by 12:00 a.m.
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. depart by 12:00
a.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. depart by 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. depart by 8:00 p.m.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: No renewals
RETURNS: TexShare borrowers are responsible
for returning books on or by the date due. They must
be returned in person or by registered or first class
mail. If materials are returned when the library is
closed, there are drop boxes located at the front and
back of the building for 24 hour return.
MAIL RETURN:
Circulation Department TCU Library, 2913 West
Lowden, Fort Worth 76129
OVERDUES: The borrower is responsible for returning books
by their due dates. The TCU Library sends overdue notices
as a courtesy and accepts no responsibility for a late or
undelivered notice.
RECALLS: All books are subject to recall. When a book is
recalled, the due date specified on the recall notice replaces
the original due date. Fines for overdue recalled books are
$1.00 per day per book.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Include, but are not limited to, periodicals,
media, microforms, musical scores, and reserves. TexShare
visitors may apply to listen to or view some media on our
premises.
LOAN POLICIES: Faculty and Graduate students: 5 book limit
for 28 days or end of TCU term, whichever comes first. Undergraduates
and Public Library: 2 book limit for 14 days or end of term,
whichever comes first.
FINES: Overdue fines accrue at the rate of $.75 per day per
book to a maximue fine per book of $15.00.
LOST ITEMS:
An item is considered lost when it is more than
21 days overdue. We will assess cost of the item plus a processing
charge of $15.00. Charges for lost books average $50.00 per
item.
BILLING: Fines and other charges must be
paid in person to the TCU Financial Services Office
in Sadler Hall, Room 104. Their office hours are 8:30
am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Failure to pay
fines or other charges will result in suspension of
borrowing privileges. A paid receipt must be presented
at the Circulation Desk to clear records and restore
privileges.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call the Circulation
Desk (817) 257-7112 for details on policies and procedures.
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