Library

Resources

The library supports A&M College's program through a substantial collection of books, videos, audio cassettes, and journals. These materials are available to A&M College students, faculty, and staff to consult or borrow. A computer for word-processing and Internet access is also available

Access

Library hours are posted on the door. For special consultation please contact the librarian for an appointment.

Library cards

The ID card issued by A&M College serves as the library card. Cards are not transferable.

Library use policies

• Book bags are not allowed in the library

• Cell phones and beepers must be turned off in order not to disturb other users

• Food and drink cannot be consumed in the library in order to avoid pests and/or damage library materials

• Smoking and use or tobacco related products are prohibited in the library.

Borrowing responsibilities

Faculty, staff, and students are accountable for all library materials borrowed under their ID number and will be responsible for late fines, replacement costs, and any other charges connected with overdue, damaged or lost material.

Loan periods

Books:

• Two weeks

Videos and tapes:

• One week

Journals:

• In library use only

Renewals

Material may be renewed for another regular loan period if there is not another person waiting to borrow such material. It is the borrower's responsibility to return or renew materials on of before their due date.

Overdue fines

There will be a charge of .25 cents per day per item overdue.

Replacement billing

After a book is overdue one month, replacement charges will be generated for the overdue material. Replacement costs will be based upon the actual cost of the material.

• The minimum replacement cost is $30. plus a $10. processing fee.

• Damaged material that requires replacement will be assessed replacement cost fees above.

Search requests

If and item that is supposed to be available cannot be found on the shelves give the information to the library staff and they will look for the item and notify you as soon as it is found.

Returning material

All items being returned must be given to library personnel.

Recommend a purchase

Suggestions to purchase library materials are welcomed. Please fill out the appropriate form and return it to the librarian.

Library evaluation

On an annual basis, students and faculty are asked to fill out a library survey, this helps A&M College evaluate its library holdings and services.