Logan Home > About > Policies > Community Patron Policies

 

• Eligibility

• Behavior Policies

• Limitations

• Remote Access to Databases

• Computer/Internet Policies

• Applying for Borrowing Privileges

• Renewing Borrowing Privileges

• Circulation Policies

 

Eligibility

• Schreiner University welcomes residents of the area to use the Logan Library.
• Area residents may use books, periodicals, and computer resources within the building and ask the reference staff for assistance.
• To take books out of the building, residents of Kerr and the six contiguous counties (Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, and Real) are asked to complete an application form at the Circulation Desk and pick up a copy of the Borrower Policies.

Behavior Policies

• Anyone who enters the building must exhibit appropriate library behavior.
• All children must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult.
• People who exhibit inappropriate behavior and/or disturb Schreiner University staff, students or faculty will be asked to leave the building.

Limitations

The needs of Schreiner University students and faculty are given first priority. With this in mind, the following policies apply to community borrowers.

• Interlibrary loan services are not available to community patrons.
• Laptops checkouts are not available to community patrons.
• Audiovisual materials may not be checked out. They may be viewed only in the library.
• Periodicals are available for use only in the Library. Copiers are available if needed.
• Materials on reserve for a course may not be checked out.
• The campus wireless network is not open to non-Schreiner users.
• Schreiner University students and faculty have priority for the use of the Internet, online catalog, microform and copy machines, AV equipment, and reference materials and services.
• Group-study rooms are restricted to Schreiner University students, faculty, and staff.
• Community hours and access may be restricted during peak academic times (midterms, finals, and special events).

Remote Access to Databases

• While physically in the library, community patrons may use all of the library's electronic resources such as the library catalog and databases, including the TexShare databases and eBooks.
• Remote access to Logan Library's subscription databases is not available to community patrons.
• However, most Texas public libraries will provide their patrons with a special login and password to many of these databases because they are offered as a public service from your local public and by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
• Community patrons should contact their local Texas public library for information on becoming an authorized user of the TexShare Databases.

Computer/Internet Policies

• Four (4) computers are available for guest and community patron use and printing is available. Community patrons must pay for printouts upon receipt (no exceptions).
• Laptops are not available for check out to community patrons.
• The campus wireless network is not open to non-Schreiner users.
• The Library provides computers for currently enrolled Schreiner University students, faculty, and staff for the purpose of accessing electronic research resources which support the educational mission of Schreiner University. Community patrons and non-affiliated users have access to computers depending on availability.
• During high demand times, community patrons are asked to limit computer use to 30 minutes.
• All users are expected to adhere to the general policies of Schreiner University regarding Internet use.

Applying For and Renewing Borrowing Privileges

• Residents of Kerr and the six contiguous counties (Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, and Real) are eligible to apply for community borrower privileges.
• A photo ID and proof of residency (e.g., a driver's license) are required.
• Dependents are required to have a parent or guardian come to the Library and sign the application form.
• Borrowing privileges are valid for one year from the date of acceptance of the application.
• Borrowing privileges may be renewed in person or by calling the Library at (830) 792-7312 during business hours.

Circulation Policies

• A maximum of three books may be checked out at any given time.
• Books circulate for three weeks.
• A book may be renewed one time by phone or in person - if there is no hold on the item and no fines are owed.
• Borrowing privileges are suspended when any item becomes overdue.
• Borrowing privileges resume when the fine is paid and the book returned.
• Fines for overdue books are 25 cents a day per book, up to a maximum fine of $7.00 per book.
• In addition to the fine, a fee of $60.00 per book will be charged for each book that is not returned.
• This $60.00 fee will be waived when the book is returned, but the overdue fines remain the responsibility of the borrower.
• Two notices are sent reminding patrons to return overdue books.
• Books checked out by community patrons may be recalled for use by Schreiner University students and faculty.
• Failure to return a recalled book by the deadline will result in a fine and a fee of $60.00 per book.
• Chronic offenders of library policies will have their borrowing privileges terminated.