How do I find a book in the Library?

You should first check the online catalog. The catalog can be accessed from any on- or off-campus computer with Internet access. You can then do a search by title, author or subject as well as see if the book is in or out. You'll want to get the book's call number so you can look for it in the stacks. If you need further assistance, see Mr. Huck or the Parent Volunteer on duty.

You'll see white tags at the top of the shelves with the call number topics (Dewey Decimal System numbers):
 

Fiction books are all located on shelves along the wall opposite the main stacks.

How do I check a book out?

Take the book to Mr. Huck or the Parent Volunteer so they can check it out for you.

How many days may I check a book out?

14 days. At the end of that time period, you must either return the book or renew it the same way you checked it out. Have the book with you to get it renewed.

Reference books, marked with a yellow "Reference" tag, are for use in the Library only and may not be checked out.

How many books can I check out at one time?

You may borrow 5 books at one time.

Where do I return books when I'm done?

There are two spots to return books. One is an outside drop box marked "Book Depository" at the Library entrance facing the 300-wing. The second spot is a drop slot in the right side the of the main desk at the Library entrance facing the 300-wing.

What if a book is overdue?

Return the book directly to Mr. Huck. Please do not use either of the drop slots. You will owe $.10 per day that the book is overdue. All fines are put into the Library fund to buy new books and materials. Your borrowing privileges are suspended until all overdue fines are paid.

What if I lost a book?

You will be charged the cost of a new replacement book + any overdue fines you owe on the item. Or you may purchase a new replacement book yourself in which case overdue fines will be forgiven. Your borrowing privileges are suspended until all lost items and overdue fines are paid.

What do I do if I damaged a book?

Damage to an item includes, but is not limited to: water damage, underlining or writing on or in the item, torn or removed pages, pet damage. There is no charge for normal wear and tear.

If the damage requires a new replacement book, it will be treated as lost - see "What if I lost a book?"