ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY BUILDING
The library serves the academic needs of the
Manhattanville College community. We provide limited privileges to
affiliates, members and the public. The library's extended hours apply to Manhattanville College ID
holders only.
After 8 PM, you must have your Manhattanville ID card in order to
enter the building.
All others are permitted to use
the library until 8 PM or our regular closing time, whichever comes first.
Access questions? Contact Jeff
Rosedale, Associate Library Director.
BORROWING
All
Manhattanville College students, faculty, staff may borrow materials from
the Library by presenting a valid College I.D. card at the Circulation
Desk.
Alumni of
Manhattanville College and adult members of the community can purchase a
membership, including limited borrowing privileges, at the Circulation Desk.
Please call us at 914-323-5275
to arrange an appointment to come to campus and join the library or have us mail you an enrollment
form.
Membership fees for alumni and
community members are:
New graduates (2005 and later)- $35
Alumni (2004 and earlier)- $75
All others (Community membership)- $125
Memberships are valid through
December 31 of the current calendar year.
LOAN PERIODS
Please note that periodicals, microfilm, and reference materials do not
circulate.
Books in
the General Circulating Collection:
Students: 28 days
Faculty: end of semester
Staff: 28 days
Alumni: 28 days
Books and Audiovisual
materials on Reserve for a course:
3 hours; in-library use only
**Audio Cassettes;
Compact Discs (CDs); Videos; DVDs; Phonograph Records not on
Reserve for a course:
**Available to Manhattanville
Students, Faculty and Staff only
3 days
RENEWALS
Items may be
renewed online by following
these instructions, or in person. Limits are placed on the maximum
times each item can be renewed.
No Telephone Renewals will be accepted.
OVERDUE FINES
To guarantee access to library materials the following overdue fines are
in effect.
Please note that a replacement charge and processing fee will be
automatically added to these figures for lost, damaged and long-overdue
items. After items are returned the replacement charge and
processing fee will be cleared, leaving the borrower responsible for the
late charge only.
Books in
the General Circulating Collection:
Students, Staff, Members, Alumni, Special Borrowing Groups
Fine Rate: $0.50 per day
Maximum late fine per book: $25.00
Books and Audiovisual
materials on Reserve for a course:
Fine Rate: $1.00 per hour
Maximum late fine per item: $50.00
**Audio Cassettes;
Compact Discs (CDs); Videos; DVDs; Phonograph Records not on
Reserve for a course:
**Available to Manhattanville
Students, Faculty and Staff only
Fine Rate: $5.00 per day
Maximum late fine per item: $15.00
Fines are
payable by cash or personal checks only. Payment can be made at the
Circulation Desk during normal business hours. Questions, inquiries or concerns can
sent by email to the Circulation
Department or by phone at (914) 323-5275.
PHOTOCOPY AND FAX FACILITIES
The Library has 3 photocopy machines located on the
main level of the library near the Circulation Desk. The cost for black
and white copies is 20 cents per copy; a color copier (coming soon) will charge 50 cents
per copy. A copy card vending machine is
located in the area for your convenience.
A public Fax
machine is located adjacent to the photocopiers. Payment is by
credit card only.
MICROFORMS
Microfilm/Microfiche collections are available by request at the
Circulation Desk, with viewing and printing equipment located in the room
210. The Circulation Desk staff can provide
instruction on operation of readers. Information concerning the
Microfilm/Microfiche collection is available at the Reference Desk. |
