TexShare Library Lending Policies

University of Houston - Clear Lake
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Frances Roppolo, Access Services Librarian   
Alfred R. Neumann Library 
University of Houston--Clear Lake 
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77058-1098

PHONE: (281) 283-3918 

FAX: (281) 283-3937

E-Mail: Roppolo@uhcl.edu

URL: http://www.uhcl.edu/library

RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS: TexShare borrowers may borrow up to four general collection or juvenile books only; does not include media, or non-circulating materials, or access to Interlibrary Loan or Request services. All books are subject to recall; the due date on the recall notice replaces the due date originally issued.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers must present a current TexShare card and a valid Texas Drivers License or Texas Identification card at the Circulation desk.

Academic borrowers must also present a current university ID card.

Public borrowers must be at least 19 years of age and present a valid Texas driver's license or Texas identification card in addition to the TexShare card.

Cards are valid until the expiration date approved by the issuing institution.

CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards are accepted all hours that the library is open. New borrowers are encouraged to present TexShare cards and other required documentation at least 30 minutes before closing for entry into the database.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Call 281-283-3911 for the Library Hours recording or check the Library Hours page for special closings or holidays at
http://www.uhcl.edu/library/aboutlib/libraryhours.

Fall and Spring semesters:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - midnight
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Summer sessions:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - midnight
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Interim sessions (parts of December, January, May, and August)
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - Closed

RENEWALS: Two renewals are allowed for general and juvenile collection materials, unless another library user has requested the material. Renewals may be made in person or online. To renew online, follow instructions at https://library.uh.edu/screens/patroninfo.html

Books at the billed stage are not renewable on line.

RETURNS: Borrowers are responsible for return of materials by the date due. Materials may be returned to the Neumann Library circulation desk in person or by mail.

Materials may not be returned by Interlibrary Loan.

RETURNS BY U.S. MAIL: Neumann Library - Circulation
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston TX 77058-1098

OVERDUE REMINDERS: Notices will be sent out on the same schedule as other library borrowers. Usually two notices will be mailed (or emailed), but materials must be returned on time whether or not notices are received. No exception or special arrangements will be made to accommodate TexShare borrowers due to the distance they may live from UH-Clear Lake. After two overdue notices, patrons will be billed for the overdue materials. Stops will be placed on the patron's record at his/her home library when items are at status "long overdue."

RECALLS: All materials are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, the due date on the recall notice replaces the original due date.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, journals, microforms, archives, media.

LOAN POLICIES: General collection and juvenile materials circulate for 21 days. Recalled items are fined at $1.00 per day.

FINES AND FEES: Recalled items are fined at $1.00 per day.

LOST ITEMS: Lost items are billed for the replacement cost of the material, plus a $10.00 processing fee.

BILLING INFORMATION: Payment is due upon billing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information, you may call the Neumann Library circulation desk at 281-283-3900 or access the library's homepage at
http://www.uhcl.edu/library