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Contact Us Library Help Desk (404) 627-2681/116 Click on the picture or name to send an e-mail Pradeep Das Director of Library Services Michael Johnson Librarian
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• To maintain organized library resources which are readily accessible to users
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To assist users in locating and utilizing library resources.
• To provide a positive learning and research environment.

LIBRARY POLICIES

1. University ID/LIBRARY CARDS

• University ID/Library cards are issued at the time of registration in the Library at no charge. Returning students must validate their university ID/Library cards each semester.
• Lost or damaged universtiy ID/Library cards will be replaced for a $10.00 fee.
• Alumni can maintain privileges by obtaining an Alumni Library Card for $25.00 per year.
• Library card privileges are non-transferable.
• Borrowing privileges are for card holders only.

2. CIRCULATION

• Borrower is responsible for the proper upkeep of any checked-out library material.  In the event of any damage or loss, the borrower must pay the cost of the repair or replacement as determined by the Librarian.
• All reference materials must remain in the library and are not available for check out.
• At the end of each semester, a library hold will be placed on student accounts with any overdue library materials, fines, repair or replacement  costs.  This results in a withholding of the student’s grades and registration process for the  next semester.

3. BOOKS

• Book borrowing period is for 14 days.
• Card holders may check out a maximum of 4 books per day, not to exceed 12 books during any given time period.
• Books may be renewed for 14 additional days, provided students demand for those books does not exist.
• Maximum book check out time is 28 days during a semester.
• Renewals and returns must be made in person. No renewals done over phone.

4. CD/DVD/VIDEO/AUDIO CASSETTE

• CD/DVD/Video/Audio cassette borrowing period is for 3 days.
• CD/DVD/Video/Audio cassette may be renewed for 3 additional days, provided students demand for those materials does not exist.
• Maximum check-out time for any CD/DVD/Video/Audio Cassette is 6 days during a semester.
• Only one CD/DVD/Video/Audio Cassette is checked out per day, not to exceed 2 CDs/ DVDs/Videos/Audio Cassettes during any given period.
• Renewals and returns must be made in person. No renewals done over phone.

5. COMPUTER USAGE

• Library computer usage is provided to staff, faculty, and current students-library card holders only.  No outsiders including children are permitted to use these computers.
• Computers are for Internet research, word processing, and e-mail access only.
• Personal chat/business transactions, gambling, or viewing pornographic or any objectionable material over the internet are strictly prohibited.

6. BEHAVIOR

• No food or beverages are permitted inside the Library. Only water is permitted.
• Cell phone usage is prohibited. Keep cell phone and pager on vibrate mode. Exit the Library to answer any calls.
• All library users are required to maintain proper discipline, order, and quietness.
• All visitors/guests (non-card holders)must take permission from the front desk before using the Library.
• This is a non-smoking environment.

7. CHILDREN

• Students/Card holders are responsible for their children. No child under 15 is allowed to stay in the Library unsupervised at any time.
• Children are not permitted to run, play, make noise or mishandle any library material or use any computer.
• Students/Card holders are responsible for any damage caused by their children to the Library property.
• Library does not provide any baby-sitting facilities.

OVERDUE FINES

• Book fines are $0.30 per day.
• CD/DVD/Video/Audio cassette fines are $0.50 per day.
• No grace period is given.
• No fines are charged for Sundays or holidays when the Library is closed.

LIBRARY STAFF (full-time)

• Pradeep Das ...........................................Director of Library Services
• Michael Johnson ......................................Librarian