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Faculty and currently enrolled Schreiner University students may borrow the following:

1) laptops,

2) TI-84 graphing calculators,

3) scientific calculators,

4) HP 10bll+ financial calculators,

5) headphones, 

6) device chargers,

7) HDMI cables, and 

8) TI-30XS MultiView calculators

Technology check outs accrue overdue fines and fees as stated on the Technology Responsibility Agreement form (available at the Library Services Desk) that must be signed during the initial checkout each semester. Lost or damaged fees for library technology and peripherals are charged in addition to any overdue fines. Requests for renewed check out must be made in person at the Library Services Desk.

For information about using technology in the library, please see Computers and Printing. 

• Need a calculator now? Go to desmos.com math tools for free online calculators (four function, graphing, scientific, & matrix). They also have an app!

SERVICE DOGS

Logan Library welcomes service dogs. Service dogs are defined as those “specially trained to assist persons with visual disabilities, hearing impairments, or mobility impairments by performing specific tasks.” These are tasks an individual with a disability cannot perform for himself or herself. Service dogs often wear some sort of special collar, vest, or harness, but they are not required to do so.

The owner/partner/handler of a service animal must maintain the animal on a leash at all times and must be in full control of the animal at all times. Any service animal can be excluded/removed from the library if its behavior poses a threat to the health or safety of others, or when its behavior creates a disruption to activities going on around it [e.g. barking or growling at others].

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS

Logan Library does not allow Emotional Support Dogs. Assistance animals (e.g. emotional support animals) are allowed in the owner’s campus residence but are not allowed in the Library or other campus buildings. “Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under ADA.” [ADA Requirements. Service Animals]

Library Staff may ask:

• Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
• What specific tasks is the animal trained to perform?

Examples of service animal tasks: guiding those who are blind; alerting those who are deaf to specific sounds; pulling wheelchairs and/or fetching/carrying objects for someone with mobility impairments; alerting/protecting someone having a seizure.

Library Staff May Not Ask:

• What is your disability?
• Require documentation [ID card, certification, etc.] or visible designation [vest, collar, etc.]

See the University’s policy on Service and Assistance Animals

Holds, Recalls, and Renewals

Schreiner University students and faculty may place holds on checked out items by speaking to a library staff member at 830.792.7312 or in person at the Library Services Desk. Hold requests are filled in the order received and items are held for five (5) days before they are re-shelved. Holds may not be placed on reserve items or laptops. Items may not be recalled, however, placing a hold on an item will prevent additional renewals from being placed by the current patron. 

For information about reserving the Sun Porch or Scarle Philips Room, please contact Imelda Penz by email ipenz@schreiner.edu or phone 830.792.7316. 

Logan Library Community Patron Policies

Schreiner University welcomes area residents to use the Logan Library. The following information details access, privileges, and behavior policies for community patrons.

General Access and In-Library Use

Area residents are welcome to use the library resources within the building and may ask the reference staff for assistance.

• Resources Available In-Library: Books, periodicals, the library catalog, and computer resources.
• Archives and Special Collections: Available for community research access by appointment.
• Behavior: Anyone entering the building must exhibit appropriate library behavior. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Inappropriate behavior may result in being asked to leave.

Borrowing Privileges (Checking Out Materials)

To check books out of the building, residents of Kerr and the six contiguous counties are eligible to apply.

Eligibility & Application

• Eligible Residents: Kerr County and the six contiguous counties (Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, and Real).
• Application: Must be completed at the Library Services Desk.
• Requirements: A photo ID and proof of residency (e.g., driver's license) are required. Dependents need a parent or guardian signature.
• Duration: Borrowing privileges are valid for one year and may be renewed in person or by calling (830) 792-7312.

Circulation Rules

• Maximum Items: A maximum of three books may be checked out at any given time.
• Loan Period: Books circulate for three weeks.
• Renewals: Books may be renewed one time by phone or in person, provided there is no hold and no fines are owed.
• Recalls: Books checked out by community patrons may be recalled for use by Schreiner University students or faculty.
• Termination: Chronic offenders of library policies may have their borrowing privileges terminated.

Fines and Fees

• Overdue Fines: 25 cents per day per book, up to a maximum fine of $7.00 per book.
• Suspension: Borrowing privileges are suspended when an item is overdue and resume once the fine is paid and the book is returned.
• Unreturned Books: A fee of $60.00 per book will be charged for unreturned books. This fee is waived upon return, but overdue fines remain.

Restrictions (Limitations on Use)

The needs of Schreiner University students and faculty are given first priority. Community patrons face the following limitations:

Computer and Remote Access

• In-Library Computer Use: Two computers with internet access are reserved for guest and community patron use. Computer use may be limited to 30 minutes during high-demand times.
• Printing: Color and Black & White printing is available, but patrons must pay for printouts and copies upon receipt. Cost for printing is as follows (CASH ONLY):
  • B&W Single Letter       8.5 X 11 = $0.24
  • B&W Double Letter    8.5 X 11 = $0.40
  • Color Single Letter      8.5 X 11 = $1.08
  • Color Double Letter   8.5 X 11 =$1.68
• Electronic Databases (In-Library): Community patrons may use all the library's electronic resources (catalog, most databases, eBooks) while physically in the library.
• Remote Access to Databases: Not available through Logan Library. Community patrons should contact their local Texas public library for information on becoming an authorized user of the TexShare Databases.