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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

University of Houston, O'Quinn Law Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 07/22/2004)
LIAISON:

Suzanne Gordon-Martin, Head of Circulation
O'Quinn Law Library
University of Houston
Law Center 12 Law Library
Houston TX 77204-6054

PHONE: 713-743-1099
FAX :713-743-2299
E-Mail : sgmartin@central.uh.edu
URL: http://www.law.uh.edu/libraries/

LIMITATIONS: Texshare patrons may borrow up to four books at one time with one renewal. Borrowing privileges are revoked if the patron has overdue books. Texshare borrowers do not have interlibrary loan privileges or access to electronic resources restricted by licensing agreements.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers must present both a current TexShare card and, also, a current ID from the institution sponsoring their TexShare card.

CARD AVAILABILITY: UH Law Center patrons may apply for a TexShare card at the Circulation Desk of the O\'Quinn Law Library. A current Cougar One Card is required for issuance of a TexShare card. Cards are issued during library hours when a Circulation Supervisor is on duty. TexShare cards are valid for the semester in which they are issued.

HOURS : Regular hours: Weekdays 7:30am - midnight, Saturdays 9am - 7pm, Sundays 9am - 11pm. Summer Hours: Weekdays 8am - 10pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm, Sundays Noon - 8pm. Hours vary during intersessions and holidays. For information, call:713-743-2300.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS : One renewal is allowed unless the book has been requested by another patron. Overdue material cannot be renewed until fines are paid. Renewals may be made in person or over the telephone at: 713-743-2300.

RETURNS:Materials are returned to the Circulation Desk of the O'Quinn Law Library. Materials returned by mail are considered returned when the items are checked in at the Circulation Desk.

MAIL RETURN : Circulation Department O'Quinn Law Library 12 Law Library Houston TX 77204-6054

OVERDUES:Patrons are responsible for the return of checked out materials by the due date established by the library. As a courtesy, the library issues up to two overdue notices. Notices may be sent by either e-mail or regular mail. The library is not responsible for undelivered overdue notices.

RECALLS:All books are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, the due date on the recall notice replaces the due date originally issued. Notices may be sent by either e-mail or regular mail. The library is not responsible for undelivered recall notices.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:All material listed in the library catalog as Library Use Only is non-circulating. These materials include looseleafs, codes, journals, and microforms.

LOAN POLICIES : Books may be borrowed for two weeks with one two-week renewal.

FINES : Late fees: $.50 per day up to $10. After $10 has been assessd, the late fees equal the replacement price of the book plus processing fees.

LOST ITEMS: Lost items fees are the replacement price of the book plus processing fees.

BILLING:Please notify the library of lost books as soon as possible to avoid billing and late fee charges by the university accounting office.

ADDITIONAL: For further information, call: 713-743-1099


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