University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort
Worth
(Updated: 09/10/2007)
LIAISON:
Clayton Crenshaw, Access Services Librarian
Gibson D. Lewis
Health Science Library
University of North Texas Health Science Center
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
PHONE: 817-735-5070
FAX: 817-763-0325
E-Mail: ccrensha@hsc.unt.edu
URL: library.hsc.unt.edu
LIMITATIONS: Borrowing privileges
are granted to faculty and students of colleges and
universities, and to public library card holders age
18 and older. Borrowing is limited to 10 items at a
time for faculty and graduate students, 5 items for
others. Loan periods vary by item type, ranging from
two hours to 28 days. Materials must be returned within
three days if recalled. Privileges are suspended if
an item is long overdue or if the patron owes more than
$15 to the library. TexShare cards do not provide access
to other library services such as interlibrary loan
or electronic resources restricted by licensing agreements.
The library’s computer labs and study rooms are
reserved for students and faculty of the Health Science
Center.
ELIGIBILITY: TexShare card holders
new to UNTHSC may apply for borrowing privileges at
the Lewis Library circulation desk from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will need to present
your TexShare card and a photo ID (driver’s license
or school ID), and also fill out an application form.
CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare cards
are issued to UNTHSC faculty, staff, or students between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Request one at the Circulation Desk. Cards will expire
at the end of each term (December 31, May 31, August
31) for students, and on August, 31 for faculty and
staff.
HOURS:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 p.m. to midnight
Call 817-735-2465 for holiday hours or visit the library
website.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Eligible items
may be renewed online through the library catalog, in
person at the Circulation Desk, or by phone by calling
817-735-2465.
RETURNS: Print materials may be returned
to the Circulation Desk or the outside book drop. Media
materials should be returned at the Circulation Desk.
US MAIL:
Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
UPS/EXPRESS MAIL:
Same as above.
OVERDUES: Overdue
notices are sent by e-mail, or by mail if the library
does not have a valid e-mail address on file.
RECALLS: Recall notices are sent by
e-mail, or by mail if the library does not have a valid
e-mail address on file. The notice may contain a new
date. Items needed for reserves must be returned within
3 days; other recalled items must be returned within
7 days.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Journals, reference
books, reserve items, special collections materials,
computers and software, cameras, popular videos, selected
equipment and models.
LOAN POLICIES: Loan periods range from 2 hours to 28 days,
depending on item type and TexShare status. Some circulating
items are restricted to use within the library. See
the library website for more information on loan policies.
FINES: Overdue fines range from 50
cents to $5 per day, depending on item type. See the
Loan Policies pages on the library website for details.
LOST ITEMS: Damaged or unreturned items are billed at replacement
cost plus a $30 processing fee. Bills are issued after
two overdue notices have been sent.
BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Payments may be made
by mail or in person, in the form of cash, check, or
money order. Checks should be made payable to Lewis
Library, UNTHSC.
ADDITIONAL: Further information is
available from the Circulation Desk, 817-735-2465. |
