Information for Shepherd Students

Lending library materials is one of the primary functions of the Scarborough Library. Our goals are to ensure that library users find the materials they need in the correct location, and to give knowledgeable and friendly assistance in all public services.

Books and other selected materials:

Items must be returned by the due date or renewed. Renewals are allowed provided that the item does not have a hold or recall. Materials may be renewed online, by phone or in person (304) 876-5421. The Library blocks further borrowing by any patron who fails to return materials and takes steps to recover items or to secure replacement costs.

Your Shepherd University ID (Rambler) card is your library card. You are asked to present it each time you check out.

Materials may be returned to the Public Services desk or deposited in the book drop when the building is closed.

To see a list of the items you have checked out, their due dates, or holds or recalls you've placed, from the Scarborough Library web site, click on Renew My Books Then enter the last 9 digits of your University/Rambler ID and your last name. Click the Login button. Once logged in, click the Patron link to take you to your personal library information.

If the item you want is listed as "Available" in the library catalog and you cannot find it on the shelf, please ask for assistance at the Public Service desk.

If you need a book that is checked-out, you may request the Public Services staff to place a hold or recall and the item will be held for you when it is returned. You may also place holds and recalls yourself via Max, the online catalog. To place holds or recalls on materials, follow the instructions listed on the http://max.shepherd.edu/help/hldrcl.htm help page.

Interlibrary loan allows us to borrow books and journal articles not owned by Shepherd University from other institutions. Please see the Scarborough Library Interlibrary Loan page for more information about Interlibrary Loan service.

Reserves are supplemental course materials placed on hold by instructors and are located behind the Public Services desk, where, upon request, a member of the library staff will retrieve it for you. For quick and easy help when requesting a reserve, please provide the title and your instructor's name. Have your Rambler card avaialbe for checkout. out.

Reserves can be searched in the Max Online Catalog. Click on the Course Reserve tab to search by Instructor, Department, Course, or Section. If a Reserve appears in Max, be sure to ask at the Public Services desk if the item is currently on Reserve.

Loan periods vary, depending on the type of material and on the instuctor's pre-assigned time periods. The types of reserves are:

• Library Use Only (one to two hour reserve) (fine if overdue: $.50 per hour)
• 1 Day, 2 Days, 4 Days (fine if overdue: $.50 per day)
• One or two weeks (fine if overdue: $.50 per day)

Please be aware that, due to the demand on Reserves, fines are considerably higher than for regular library materials. Fines are subject to change and will be posted at the Public Services desk.

Black and white photocopy machines are located on the main 2nd floor and cost $.10 per page. The machines can be operated using a Rambler card. Copies from microfilm and microfiche cost fifteen cents a page. The Library also has an audiocassette tape duplicator which is self-service; no charge.