For STAFF Using the Library
Borrowing materials - Loan periods
Books: 28 days
Laptops: 3 hours
VHS, DVD, LP, CD: 3 days
Media Equipment (loaned from Media Services): 4 days
Reserves (as determined by instructor):*3 hours
*Overnight (loan 3 hours before closing until 1 hour after opening the next day)
*3 day loan
Renewing materials
Most items can be renewed up to 3 times (excluding laptops or media equipment). We encourage online renewals through the library catalog. Click on My Account at the top right of any page and follow the prompts. Be sure to check your renewed titles for the new due date. If the new due date does not appear, call the Circulation desk at 240-895-4264.
Fees
Books: 5-day grace period after that $0.25/day from date due.
Arrangements for replacement of lost items are made with the appropriate liaison librarian. Ask at the Circulation Desk (x4264) for more information.VHS, DVD, LP, CD: $1.00/day
Reserves: $1.00/hour
Laptops: $10.00/hour
Equipment (Media Services) $5.00/day
USMAI Borrowing
Materials borrowed from other USMAI institutions are subject to the loan periods and fine rates of the owning library, not SMCM's library.
Materials borrowed from other USMAI libraries may be returned at any USMAI library and are considered returned at that time-they are taken out of the patron's record before they are shipped back to their owning institution.
Renewals may be done online just as with SMCM materials. Note possible varying due dates among libraries (though most are 28 days for undergrads).
Computer Use
Computers are located in workstations on the first floor and also on the second floor bridge at the top of the stairs. All workstations have Internet, Microsoft Office and other licensed applications. Login is the same as your email username and password.
Printing
There is no charge to staff for printing.
Printing Problems - a guide
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are located on both floors of the library-on the first floor by the windows and on the second floor at the far end of the Periodicals collection. Copies can be made using either cash or staff ID. You must have funds in your debit account to use your card for copying.
When photocopying for department business, ask for the department card at the Circulation Desk.
Fax Machine
The library does not have a fax machine for patron use.
Study Options
Tables
Comfortable chairs
Individual study carrels
Group study rooms
The five group study rooms are available on a first come-first served basis. However, we prefer that they be used by groups rather than individuals. They are not soundproofed, so please be considerate of others. Markers for the white board in each room may be borrowed at the Circulation Desk.
Meetings or other events for the Board Room on the second floor are scheduled through EMS (scheduling program) or by calling the Media Center Office Coordinator (240-895-4269).
