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Circulation Policies
Central Georgia Technical College students are able to borrow library materials by presenting a current validated school identification card and completing a borrower’s application. Faculty/staff are able to borrow materials by completing a borrower’s application and obtaining a library card. Circulation of library materials to the general public is not permitted at this time, with exceptions made for special community users on a case by case basis.
a) Circulation of Materials:
Books in the general collection circulate for a two week period for all students, faculty, and staff. Books may be renewed as often as needed providing there are no holds on a title. Faculty are permitted to check-out videotapes and current periodicals for a loan period of 7 days and limited reference materials for a period of 3 days. All library materials circulated within a given school quarter are due back in the library by the last day of classes of that quarter.
b) Non-Circulating Materials:
Reference materials do not circulate. Reference materials include almanacs, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, indexes and other items of general reference nature. These resources are compendiums of facts and statistics that allow for fast retrieval of information which must be readily available to all library staff and users. Videotapes and periodicals do not circulate. Exceptions exist for faculty as noted.
c) Overdue/Fines:
It is the responsibility of the patron to insure return of library items in a timely manner. The fee for overdue books is .10 cents per day. An overdue notice is sent to students through the U.S. postal service. Faculty and staff will receive reminders through campus mail. Students with overdue books may have a hold placed on their student record that may effect financial aid, grades, and graduation status. All fines must be paid in full by the last day of the quarter.
d) Lost or Damaged Books:
Any book that is lost or damaged beyond repair while circulating will result in a replacement cost. Books are replaced with current edition. All replacement costs must be paid in full by the last day of the quarter. Students that vandalize or steal library materials may be subject to disciplinary action. Security measures are in place to deter theft.
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