OGI Library Circulation Policies; Card Holders

Individuals not affiliated with OGI who wish to borrow circulating materials from the Diack Library may purchase a library card on an annual basis.

MATERIALS CATEGORIES

1. Books: circulate for 30 days.
2. Journals: are non-circulating.
3. Reference Materials: are non-circulating.

RENEWALS

one renewal of 30 days

MAXIMUM ITEMS

maximum of 6 items

RECALL POLICIES

• Any item can be recalled after a two weeks use if requested by an OGI patron.
• IT IS EXPECTED THAT ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED PROMPTLY.
• A fine of $1/day/item will be charged for items not returned when recalled.

FINES

Fines are $.25/day/item, except for recalled materials which are $1.00/day.
Any patron with accrued fines of $5 or more will not be able to borrow materials until the outstanding fines are paid.

LOST/DAMAGED BOOKS

• The library will charge a replacement fee for books which have been lost or damaged beyond repair.
• A $15 processing fee will be added to the replacement cost.
• In the case where a book is out of print, a default fee of $75 will be charged as replacement cost.

BORROWER RESPONSIBILITIES

The borrower is responsible for all materials checked out in her/his name. If the borrower lends the book to someone else while retaining the checkout in her/his name, it remains the responsibility of the original borrower; that borrower will incur any fines or charges.

COST OF CARD

$ 75.00 for one calendar year.