We Also Welcome Tri-County Residents
Tri-County residents may get library cards, use and check out the materials in the library, do research on the library’s databases, and use ILLiad (interlibrary loan). They also have use of the computer workstations located on the first floor and on the bridge on the second floor at the top of the stairs. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a guest login.
How can I get a library card?
Stop by the Circulation desk with proof of tri-county residency (St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert) and fill out an application form. You will be issued a card immediately which will enable you to use Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) and borrow items from our collection.
Borrowing materials - Loan periods
Books: 28 days
Laptops: 3 hours
VHS, DVD, LP, CD: 3 days
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) $10.00/hour
Computer Use
Computers are located in workstations on the first floor
and also on the second floor bridge at the top of the stairs. Some workstations
only have Internet access, but most have Internet, Microsoft Office and
other licensed applications. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a guest
login.
Printing
Printing is sent to the Circulation Desk. There is a charge of $.10 per page.
Printing Problems - a guide
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are located on both floors of the library—on first floor by the windows and on second floor at the far end of the Periodicals collection. There is a charge of $.10 per page.
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 four 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.
