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Checking out Life Sciences Library Materials
***ID CARD REQUIRED FOR BORROWING***
Each person who wishes to check out books or reserve items must present a student/staff/faculty ID card, Indiana University Libraries borrower's card or other picture id. This policy protects the library and the library user.
Loan Periods
Much of the material in the Life Sciences Library is restricted to use in the Library. However, most books, review serials, and dissertations circulate for a minimum of thirty days (or longer depending on your status). Reserve materials circulate for two hours and may NOT check out overnight. Unlike other circulating material, reserves items may not be renewed by phone or e-mail.
Summary of loan periods:
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Faculty |
Graduate |
Staff |
Undergrads |
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Books |
120 days |
120 days |
120 days |
45 days |
30 days |
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Journals* |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
none |
none |
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Reviews |
120 days |
120 days |
120 days |
45 days |
30 days |
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Reserves |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
* Journals circulate only to faculty, graduate students and staff for two hours to be photocopied on lab photocopiers.
Reference materials are restricted to library use only.
Location of Circulating Materials
Most circulating materials are found in either the Circulating Book Area (level D), Remote Storage Area (ALF), or the Reserve Section. An exception is that Review Serials are filed by title with the Bound Journals. Books on level D are arranged in call number order and circulate for a minimum of two weeks. Reserve materials have a 2-hour loan period. Items may be renewed, subject to requests from other users.
Renewals
All circulating library materials (with the exception of reserve materials) may be renewed in person, by phone, or by mail. Renewal requests may also be sent electronically to our e-mail account and is the preferred method for renewing materials. liblife@indiana.edu. A request to renew the material results in a renewal only if no one else has requested it or it is not needed for reserve.
Recalls
All books needed for reserve are subject to immediate recall regardless of the date due. Other books are subject to recall by another user any time, and must be returned within ten days. A $25 fine is assessed for recalled materials that are not returned within ten days.
Books that are recalled are held at the circulation desk when returned. They will be kept at the circulation desk for a period of one week after notification of their availability has been sent.
Life Sciences Library Fines
Overdue Fines:
Fines for Regular Loans (Monographs and Review Serials):
$.25 Per Day
$12.50 Maximum Fine
Fines for Reserves Materials:
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Overdue fine |
$1.20 per hour up to $25.00 |
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Bills for unreturned items: (in addition to fines below) | |
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Replacement Cost* |
$75.00 |
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Billing Fee |
$5.00 |
Fines for a recalled item not returned in 10 days: $25.00
Bills for Unreturned items:
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Replacement cost* |
$75.00 |
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Billing fee |
$5.00 |
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Database Adjustment Fee |
$20.00 |
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Overdue fine |
$12.50 |
*The replacement cost may be greater or less depending on the value of the item and its availability.
Life Sciences Library Food Policy
Food and drinks are allowed in the Life Sciences Library. As a courtesy to other patrons and to the staff, please dispose of garbage properly. No food or drink will be allowed at the computers.
Life Sciences Library Phone Policy
The phone at the Circulation Desk is for the use of the library personnel only. A pay phone is located near the
Life Sciences Library Cell Phone Policy
Cell phone use in the Life Sciences Library is prohibited. Patrons are requested to turn off their cell phones when entering the library and to take phone conversations outside.
Life Sciences Quiet/Talking Policy
Individuals are encouraged to respect the rights of all library users and to help create an environment that promotes learning and supports research. The library is a "LIMITED TALKING" area. Talking in a non-loud voice is permitted as appropriate for collaboration and small group (2-3) discussion. Loud talking is not appropriate.
