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Library Reserve Guidelines

The Reserve Collection makes available high-demand, course-related materials for restricted use. It is located in LRC3 and is staffed all hours that the Library is open. A current, barcoded LMC ID card is required to borrow Reserve materials.

For Reserve information, call (925) 439-2181 ext. 3393.

Loan Period (By faculty request):

  • 2-Hours - Library use only
  • Overnight - Mon -Thu due by 8:00AM the next day; Fri due by 9:00AM the following Monday
  • 1-Day Loan - Due in 24 hours.
  • 2-Day Loan - Due in 48 hours.
  • 3-Day Loan - Due in 72 hours.
  • 7-Day Loan - Due in one week.

Fines:

  • 2-Hours, & Overnight Loan: $1.00 per hour or part thereof, to a maximum of $10.00 per item (with NO reductions)
  • 1-Day; 2-Day; 3-Day and 7-Day Loans: $1.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00 per item (with NO reductions)

Instructions to Faculty for Placing Materials on Reserve:

  • Faculty must complete a Reserve request form for all items to be placed on reserve and submit it with the materials to the Circulation Desk in LRC3. Forms are available at the Circulation Desk or online.
  • Reserve lists and materials should be submitted two weeks before the start of a semester in order to be processed for the first classes. Requests may be submitted at any time during the semester but will be processed in the order in which they are received.
  • Faculty are responsible for photocopying materials for Reserve and must submit one copy of each item with the reserve request form. Photocopies are the property of the faculty member and will be returned at the end of the semester. The use of photocopies on Reserve is subject to the U.S. Copyright Law. Please read the Library's Copyright Compliance Guidelines for Reserves, which is available electronically and at the Reserve Desk. A Sample Request-to-Copy Letter is similarly available.
  • Personal copies of materials may be placed on Reserve but at the faculty member's own risk. The Library cannot be responsible for damage or loss of personal materials.
  • Books belonging to other libraries may not be placed on Reserve.

For further information on Reserve Policies, please contact the Circulation Desk at (935) 439-2181 ext. 3393.

 

 

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