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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.
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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.
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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.
- The computer login and password given to community patrons does not allow remote access to our subscription databases.
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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.
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Computer/Internet Policies  |
- A temporary computer/printing login for community patrons is available at the Circulation Desk.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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