University of Texas at Arlington
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 2/8/08)
LIAISON:
Rachel Robbins, Head of Access Services
UT Arlington Library
PO Box 19497
Arlington, TX 76019
PHONE: (817) 272-3000
FAX: (888) 565-9023
E-Mail: library-servdesk@listserv.uta.edu
LIMITATIONS:
TexShare card holders are allowed to have up to 5 items checked
out on their card at a time. The loan period is 21 days (with the
exception of some special items) with the potential for 2 renewals.
To check out materials the patron must have the UTA library card
generated when they initially applied for the card and a photo I.D.
For card holders under 18, they must also have a parental consent
form on file (see "Eligibility" for further information).
ELIGIBILITY:
First time TexShare borrowers must go to the Central Library
circulation desk to get their UTA library card. They must
present a current TexShare Card from their home library as
well as a photo I.D. Once their UTA library card is issued
they may use that card at any of the 3 UTA libraries. Each
time they wish to check out materials they must have a photo
I.D. and their UTA library card. Minors (persons under 18)
with a TexShare card from a public library must also have
their parent or guardian complete a consent form for UTA's
files, before privileges can be initiated.
CARD AVAILABILITY:
pplications for TexShare cards are accepted each day that the Central
Library is open, up until 10 minutes before the Library closes or
before access is restricted to UTA patrons only. For public library
participants, undergraduate and master level students and staff,
cards are valid until the end of the current semester or until the
date indicated by the issuing library. Cards are valid until August
31st for faculty and doctoral students.
HOURS:
CENTRAL HOURS
Fall/Spring/Summer Session
Mon.-Thurs. 7:00 am - midnight/all patrons
After midnight access restricted to UTA faculty, staff and students
Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm
Sunday 9 a.m.- midnight/all patrons
After midnight access restricted to UTA faculty, staff and students
Branch library hours vary. Hours may change during finals, holidays,
spring break and intersessions. Check the UTA Libraries homepage
(www.uta.edu/library) for
the most current information.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
You may bring in the materials you wish to have renewed to any of
the 3 UTA Libraries. Self renewal is also available through the
online catalog:PULSe (http://pulse.uta.edu).Or
you can request a renewal online (www.uta.edu/library/access/renewal.html),
e-mail (library-servdesk@listserv.uta.edu)
or voice mail (817-272-3224).TexShare card holders are allowed 2
renewals on most materials.
RETURNS:
Materials checked from any of the 3 libraries may be returned
to any of the 3 libraries. Each location has an after-hours
book drop.
US Mail:
UTA Libraries
Access Services
Circulation Desk
P O Box 19497
Arlington TX 76019-0497
EXPRESS MAIL:
UTA Libraries
Access Service
Circulation Desk
702 Planetarium Place
Arlington TX 76019-0497
OVERDUES:
2 overdue notices are sent to patrons by mail. Standard books
are billed to the patron as lost once they become 60 days overdue.
At that point, the patron is charged at $35 processing fee,
a book replacement charge, and the maximum fine of $15 for each
book.
RECALLS:
An item may be recalled for use by a UTA patron. When this
happens a notice is generated for the person who has the book
checked out, indicating that the book is needed back. The
due date on the book will change and special recall fine of
$2.00 a day will be incurred if the new due date is not met.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:
Reference materials, periodicals, microforms, 16MM film, items
in Special Collections.
LOANS:
See "Limitations" above. Complete circulation policies can
be found at http://www.uta.edu/library/access/cpolchrt.html.
FINES:
Standard books have a $.25 a day overdue fine. Some specialized
materials, 2 hour, 24 hour, 3 day, and 7 day items for example,
have a higher fine rate ranging from $.02 a minute to $1.20
a day.
LOST ITEMS:
Items billed to lost incur a replacement fee cost (the market
value of the book), a processing fee of $35.00 and any overdue
fines that have accrued.
BILLING:
Billing is done through the University's Bursar's Office and
they bill on a monthly basis usually within the first week
of the month. They then expect payment within 30 days. An
unpaid bill will eventually result in additional late fees
being added to the charges and the potential for the case
being handed over to a collection agent.
ADDITIONAL:
Receipts for returned materials are available at the time
you turn in your books during the hours the 3 libraries are
open. The Libraries' web site is at http://www.uta.edu/library/
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