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Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library Policies
CIRCULATION POLICIES
Borrower Eligibility
All scholars and researchers are welcome to use the resources of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library. Faculty, staff, students, those officially affiliated with Indiana University, as well as residents of the State of Indiana may check out material for home or office use. Most library material circulates; notable exceptions include reference materials and periodicals. Either an IU ID or IU Library Borrowers Card must be presented at the circulation desk to check out material. Proof of affiliation with Indiana University in the form of an IU photo ID, or, another type of official photo ID and proof of Indiana residency (an Indiana driver's license) is required for activation of a library borrower’s account. A borrower is financially responsible for all material checked out on their Library Borrowers Card or IU I.D. The NMBCC Library provides circulation services 50 weeks per year; renewals of many materials may be done online 24/7/365. Borrowers must abide by Library Circulation Policy even when they are away from campus for vacation, research, sabbatical, etc. In these situations borrowers must either return library materials before leaving campus or make arrangements for a responsible party to attend to their library business.
Borrowing NMBCC Library Materials
Loan Periods - General Collections
Faculty: 120 Days
Graduate Students: 120 Days
Undergrads: 45 Days
Staff: 120 Days
Indiana Residents: 30 Days
Loan Periods - Special Collections
New Books: 14 Days, One Renewal
Browsing Collection: 14 Days, Two Renewals
Renewing Materials
- Most material can be renewed unless needed by another borrower. Renewals may be made:
- Through IUCAT - click the My Account link to log in and renew items.
- In person
- By federal or campus mail
- By phone (812-855-3237)
- By e-mail (bcclib@indiana.edu)
For renewal, the borrower must provide his/her library user number, which is the 14-digit barcode number on the front of his/her IU I.D. or IU Library Borrower’s Card; or his/her Student I.D. number or IU Employee I.D. number. Library users should indicate that s/he wants all eligible material renewed, or, should list the titles of the selected materials s/he wishes to renew.
Reference and Periodicals
Reference Does not circulate*
Periodicals Do not circulate*
* Reference and Periodicals may be photocopied on NMBCC Library photocopier. Reference and Journals circulate only to faculty members and graduate students by permission of the Branch Coordinator or Librarian. The length of the loan is usually not more than two weeks, with some exceptions allowed.
Returning Materials
Most materials may be returned at any IU Library. Selected materials must be returned in person to the NMBCC Library circulation desk; these include Reference materials, video tapes, and CDs or DVDs from the Permanent Reserve collection. Materials should be returned on or before the due date to avoid overdue fines. To return NMBCC Library material after hours, return it to any IU Library or to one of the conveniently located Library drop boxes. One box is at the north end of the Wells Library parking lot, and the others are on 7th Street north of the Theatre/Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center loading dock.
Most materials may be shipped back to the Library via Campus or Federal mail (postmark date is considered return date) at the following address:
Book Return
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library
275 N. Jordan Ave., A113
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Or, return IU Library items to the Herman B. Wells Library at the following address:
Book Return
Customer and Access Services Department
Herman B Wells Library
1320 East 10th Street Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-3907
Borrowers are responsible for material until the Library receives it, and for that reason might consider insuring material for a minimum of $100 per item when shipping it back to the Library.
Overdue and Recall Fines
Borrowers are responsible for renewing or returning material on or before its due date. Materials that have reached their renewal limit must be returned on or before their due date. There are no "grace periods" for overdue materials. Overdue fines are $0.25 per item per day from the due date for normal loans. Reserves and special charge loans are fined at a rate of $1.20 per hour when overdue; maximum of $25.00 per item. All material is subject to recall if needed by another borrower. Recalled material that is not returned by the recall due date is subject to a $25 fine. When an item is recalled, a recall notice is sent to the borrower indicating the new "recall" due date. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy, failing to receive an overdue notice does not absolve a borrower from responsibility should they receive a bill or fine. Library users are responsible for maintaining accurate address information with the University and its agents (i.e.; the Libraries). For normal loans an overdue notice is sent seven days past the due date and again 30 days past the due date. Overdue intervals vary for recalls, and other special loans.
Bills for Unreturned Material
On normal loans the borrower is billed for non-return when the item becomes 50 days overdue. Non-return charges break down as follows:
- billing fee - $5.00
- database adjustment fee - $20
- unreturned item fee - $50 (can vary with items of greater or lesser value)
- overdue fine - $12.50
In most cases bills are adjusted to the billing fee and overdue fine ($17.50) when billed material is returned. Billing intervals and rates vary for recalls and special loas. Bills and fines amounts are transferred to the Bursar's Office for collection. Borrowers with excessive overdue material, large outstanding bill/fine balances, or who show contempt for Library policies may be blocked from further use of the Libraries or may face legal action.
RESERVE POLICIES
Reserve materials may be checked out by all IU-affiliated library users; and many can be checked out by Indiana Resident borrowers as well. Reserves fall into three major categories: class reserves, permanent reserves, and the IU Department of Theatre & Drama Script Library. Some class reserves may be designated as closed reserves which means only the students in a particular class may check out and/or use the reserve items. Scripts and Theatre & Drama reference, Scenes and Monologues binder, monologues, and one-act plays can be checked out only by IU Bloomington-affiliated library users, at the request of the IU Department of Theatre & Drama.
Reserve Loan Periods
Permanent Reserves: 3-Days*
2-Hour reserves: Library-Use-Only
4-Hour Permanent Reserves: Library-Use-Only
4-Hour Class Reserves: leave the library only at the instructor’s discretion
14 Day reserves: Scripts from the IU Department of Theatre & Drama Script Library
Note: IU Department of Theatre & Drama Script Library reference, Scenes and Monologues binder, monologues, and one-act plays are restricted to library use only.
*Exceptions include audio materials, VHS tapes of IU Soul Revue and African American Choral Ensemble performances, and professor’s personal copies of books; these items are restricted to library use only.
Renewing Reserves
Reserve materials cannot be renewed via IUCAT—My Acount; renewals are not allowed on some reserves. Following are the types of reserves, and renewal policy for each:
3-Day reserves, one renewal only
2-Hour and 4-Hour reserves, no renewals allowed
14-Day reserves (Scripts from the IU Department of Theatre & Drama Script Library), multiple renewals
There are two options for renewing reserves: by phone during NMBCC Library hours, (812) 855-3237; or, renew in person by with IU I.D. or materials in hand.
FACILITY POLICIES
Food and Drink
No eating is allowed in the NMBCC Library, covered drinks are permitted. Eating includes all foods, even candy. All drinks must be in a covered container; library staff may ask you to take uncovered drinks outside the library. There is a trash can just inside the entrance of the library for your convenience.
Cell Phones
Cell phone use is discouraged in the NMBCC library. However, there are occasional circumstances, such as calling the Registrar, in which library users may place calls inside the library.
Please be considerate of others:
- Set your cell phone ringer to vibrate
- Leave the library to take or make calls, unless you need to have a computer in front of you while contacting a university office
Room Reservations
The NMBCC Library has three rooms available for use by IU students, staff and faculty. The rooms are: a small group study room, a larger room with tables and chairs; and a moderately sized Exhibit Room are available to reserve during library hours. All three rooms offer wireless capabilities; the entire NMBCC Library is wireless as well. To reserve one of these rooms for your office hours, class meetings, or lectures/discussions contact Marianna Brough, Branch Coordinator; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday; by phone at 855-3237; or email bcclib@indiana.edu.
Group Study Room
The NMBCC Library Group Study Room is 105 sq. ft. It contains a small, oval shaped table with three chairs; a computer without printer setup and an office chair; and, a VCR/DVD/TV combo and CD player.
Collaborative Learning Center
The NMBCC Library Collaborative Learning Center is currently available to schedule for large group study sessions; or, more informally, the room can be used by individuals whenever there is no group session scheduled. The room is equipped with various sizes of moveable tables and office-style chairs to accommodate a wide variety of group meetings. The space also allows students to spread out to complete assignments. There is an effort underway to purchase presentation and projection equipment, as well as new computers for the room.
Exhibit Room
The NMBCC Library Exhibit Room is 225 sq. ft., with a picture hanging rail running about 12 inches below the ceiling, along the top of the walls. There are three windows, which face out toward the stacks, with UV protective coating. When scheduling, include requests for chairs and/or tables, and/or the TV/VCR/CD player so NMBCC staff can coordinate in advance with the Facilities Coordinator.
