Circulation Policy

Loan Policy

The Frederick T. Kelly Library circulates books, compact discs, audio cassettes, DVDs, videos, audio-visual equipment, and government documents. All students, faculty, and staff must present a valid Emory & Henry College ID card to borrow materials. Borrowers are responsible for all items charged on their library card. They are responsible for reporting all changes of address and telephone numbers.

Loan Periods for Emory & Henry College Students & Staff

Loan Periods for Emory & Henry College Faculty

Community Borrowers

The Library is open to all who use it in a responsible manner. Many resources are available for use to persons not affiliated with Emory & Henry College, who may acquire a community borrower card at the Circulation Desk. Applications for community borrowing privileges are taken at the Circulation Desk and require photo identification. Persons under the age of 18 must have their registration applications signed by a parent or legal guardian. Community borrowers may borrow up to a total of five items at any one time. Community borrowers may borrow books and books-on-tape for 4 weeks. Compact discs, videos and DVDs are not available for checkout by community borrowers.

Holston Associated Libraries

Persons who hold valid circulation privileges in other Holston Associated Libraries (HAL) may borrow resources from Kelly Library upon presentation of a valid library card from any HAL member library (Appalachian School of Law, Bluefield College, King College, Tazewell Co. Public Library, and Washington Co. [VA] Public Library). Kelly Library circulation rules apply to these borrowing transactions, and the loan period is determined by which borrower card the patron uses.

Renewals

A borrower may renew regular loans one time unless the item has been recalled or placed on hold by another user.

Recalls

All materials are subject to recall if another borrower needs them or if a faculty member wishes to place them on reserve for a course. The Library may recall immediately any material needed for reserve circulation. Materials that other borrowers request are subject to recall after the current borrower has had them for one-half of the current check out period. For example, books that have been checked out for two weeks may be subject to recall for use by another borrower. Your cooperation is appreciated in the prompt return of materials that have been recalled.

Overdue Materials

The premise under which the Library operates is that, as adults, its patrons are responsible and considerate of others’ needs and should return materials in a timely manner. Therefore, the Library does not charge fines. However, the Library does send out two overdue notices before an item is billed to a patron.

In addition, patrons who have overdue videos, CDs and DVDs will not be allowed to check out any other items until the overdue materials are brought back. Patrons who have any items that have been billed cannot check out additional materials until their accounts have been settled.

Lost Materials

Library users are responsible for returning materials in the same condition in which they were checked out, allowing for some wear from normal use. The borrower is responsible for materials returned in a damaged condition or for lost materials. Charges for damaged materials may include either repair or replacement costs. The minimum charge for replacing all types of materials (books, compact discs, DVDs and audiotapes) is $50.00, plus a $25 processing fee. Items costing more that $50 will be charged at actual replacement cost. Note that some items can exceed $400 in replacement costs.

Course Reserve Materials

Professors select the loan periods for reserve materials. The four categories are:

For more information, please see Reserve Policy.

Comments or Questions

Address comments or questions to Tonya White, Circulation Supervisor (276-944-6101), or David Lyons, Circulation Assistant (276-944-6208).