General Policies
Your ID with the library barcode is your unique identification. If you don't
have a barcode on your ID, please come to the Circulation Desk to get one. With
it you may:
- check out library materials
- view your library account via WebPAC
- renew your books by phone
- access the library's electronic resources
- access the library's public computers
Configuring your laptop to use our
"wired" carrels and study rooms
Configuring Your Laptop to Connect
to Our Wireless Network
Book Circulation
Borrowing
Books from the general collection that are checked out to staff are due on June
1st of each year (the due date changes on May 1st of each year - all books checked
out from that point are due June 1st the following year). This extended loan period
does not apply to special categories of books (e.g., reference and rare materials
which are handled on a case by case basis), McNaughton Books (three week loan
period), or other formats of materials such as periodicals or media items. Should
someone else need a book, it will be subject to recall after an initial three-week
protected period. All users are encouraged to return books and other library
materials once no longer needed, even if not as yet due.
On May 1st we send out “Statements of Checked Out Items” to all
staff. This acts as a convenient reminder to return or renew items on the list.
Books may be renewed in person or by phone (call 389-2129). Please have your ID
with your library barcode ready when renewing books. In compliance with state
and federal privacy laws, we cannot discuss information in your library record
without proper ID. By phone, the only identification we can accept is your library
barcode.
Overdues
Staff do not incur overdue fines on books. If a book checked out is lost, the
account it is checked out on will be billed for the replacement costs of the book(s)
plus a $10.00 processing fee per book.
Holds
If you are unable to find the book you are looking for, or if it is currently
checked out, you may place a hold on it at the Circulation Desk. Once a hold has
been placed, the current borrower will not be able to renew the book. You will
be notified as soon as the book is returned.
If a book is not on the shelf when you look for it (and if it is listed in
WebPAC as "check shelves"), the library staff will look for the book.
As soon as the book is found, you will be notified.
Reference Services
The Reference staff will assist you with all of your informational needs.
You may contact them in person at the Reference Desk on the main level of the
library (regular hours are listed at the "hours" link at the top of
each of the library's web pages), telephone them at 389-2137, or email them at
refdesk@naz.edu.
Please note that the library's licensed, External Electronic Resources (e.g.
EBSCOHost and FirstSearch®) require you to log in using your library barcode
number. If you are connecting from off-campus, see the instructions
for setting up your browser to use the library's proxy server.
Reserve/Interlibrary Loan/Serials (RILS)
Interlibrary Loan
ILL service is available through the web-based ILLiad system. You may access ILLiad
from the pull-down menu of "Quick Links" that appears on the top of
each of the library's web pages.
Serials and Journals
The complete holdings of our journal collection are included in the OPAC and WebPac.
Selected journal lists are available on the Library’s web site. The collection
includes journals, magazines, newspapers, and the ERIC microfiche document collection.
- NEW: Content Awareness /
Journal Alerting Services - Basic instructions to locate services, either
through an electronic database or an individual publisher, that will help you
stay abreast of articles published in your field.
- NEW: Document Delivery Service
- Desktop delivery of electronic copies of materials that we own. Please note
that in adherence to the Fair Use Guidelines provisions of copyright law we are
unable to scan complete works (e.g., an entire book, an entire journal issue,
etc.).
Photocopies and Microform Copies
Photocopies are self-service. The charge is 10 cents per copy with cash, for black and white copies, or 8 cents
when using a Nazcard. Color copies are available for 25 cents per copy, cash only.
Microfilm printing is either self-service (10 cents per page), or you can
use the Microform Copy Service. The RILS staff will copy articles at the rate
of $1.00 for 5 pages or less, or 20 cents per page for longer articles.
Contact the RILS Department (389-3321) for additional information.
Media Services
Your current library card is required for use of the media collection, media
rooms, and the media computer lab. Many of the services are fee-based or require
advance arrangements. Contact the Media Department directly (389-2139) for or
go to the Media Services web pages for additional
information.
Media Collection
All media items must be checked out at the Media Circulation Desk. Licensing or
contractual agreements restrict circulation of many media materials to in-library
use. Please note that all borrowers, including staff, are subject
to the $1.00 per day overdue fine for NazFlix DVDs.
Media Equipment
Equipment is available in the media playback area on a first-come, first-served
basis. Other campus use of media equipment is arranged through the Media Center
and is subject to availability. Equipment must be requested 24 hours in advance.
Media Production Services (fee-based)
The Media department offers color copying services, as well as Videoconferencing.
Media Classrooms
Use of media classrooms is available. Advance arrangements are required.
Other Media Rooms
May be signed on for individual use on a first-come, first-served basis.
