In Brief
KSC students may borrow books for a period of six weeks. Faculty may borrow books for a period of one year. Keene Public Library patrons and most other patrons may borrow books for a period of four weeks. Media (videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks) circulate to students and to the public for seven days. Most items may be renewed once. Patrons can view their records and renew materials online. Any borrowed item is subject to recall after two weeks if another library patron requests it. The first time a patron borrows a Green Bike or laptop computer, he/she must complete an agreement which will be kept on file in the library. Borrowers of Green Bikes must be over 18 or have parent/guardian permission. KSC students may borrow books for a period of six weeks. Faculty may borrow books for a period of one year from the date that they are checked out. Keene Public library patrons and all other patrons may borrow books for a period of four weeks. Videos, music CDs, and DVDs circulate for 7 days. Most items may be renewed once. Items are subject to recall after two weeks if another library patron makes such a request. For most items there is a grace period.

Access
Non-Circulating Materials
Who May Borrow Materials
Renewals
Exceptions
Overdue Materials
Recalls
Responsibility
Suspension of Privileges
Curriculum Materials Library
Cohen Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies

Access Mason Library is open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the library building. Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self- retrieval. Selected materials are kept in protective storage and may not be available to all library users (Archives & Special Collections), or may be available for limited use (Course Reserves).

Non-Circulating Materials
Reference
Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers)
Children's Literature Festival materials
Archives & Special Collections
Laptop Computers (in-house use by KSC students only) Who May Borrow Materials

Renewals

Patrons can usually renew books or media for one additional loan period if there are no holds or recalls on the item. Patrons can view their records and renew materials online.

Exceptions
Course Reserves -- Specific to each item (1 or 3 hours, 1, 3, or 7 days, 6 weeks); no renewals.
End of semester -- materials borrowed by KSC students are due on the last day of classes.
Laptop Computers – KSC students only; in-library use; 3-hour loan period; no renewals.
Green Bikes – 2 weeks; one renewal only.

Overdue Materials
Patrons are expected to return borrowed items by their due dates.
Overdue fines are 25 cents per day for most materials, including Green Bikes.
Course Reserves are fined at the rate of $1.00 per day, except for 1-hour or 3-hour loan periods which are fined at $1.00 per hour. The maximum overdue fine for any item is $20.00.
There is a seven-day grace period for books and a two-day grace period for media. After the grace period expires, fines will accrue from the original due date.

Recalls
If the Library recalls an item, it must be returned by the date specified on the recall notice. A fine of $1.00 per day accrues until the item is returned. Items are subject to recall after two weeks.

Responsibility
Patrons are responsible for returning borrowed materials on their due dates. The Library sends overdue notices as a courtesy only. Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on their accounts, including liability for loss, theft, or damage. Patrons will be billed for damaged or un-returned library materials checked out to them. Unpaid fines and replacement costs will be transferred to KSC students’ accounts. Departments will be notified of unpaid faculty/staff replacement costs.
See: Replacement (Lost or Damaged Items)

Mason Library provides the public access to designated materials and equipment, and prohibits activities that create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment. Patrons are expected to refrain from engaging in activities that make other library users uncomfortable and which could be interpreted as violating their rights. Examples include, but are not limited to, engaging in illegal activities, leaving children unattended, or creating a disturbance to others.

Mason Library complies with Library Bill of Rights and the USA Patriot Act: Mason Library Privacy Policy

Suspension of Privileges
Patrons who have accumulated charges of $20.00 or more will have their borrowing privileges suspended. Borrowing privileges will be reinstated when charges are reduced below $20.00. Mason Library enforces KPL policy on suspending privileges for KPL patrons who have been blocked due to accumulated charges.

Curriculum Materials Library

Access to CML Materials
The Curriculum Materials Library is open to anyone who wishes to use materials inside the library building. Materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval.

Who May Borrow CML Materials
All patrons who are eligible to borrow Mason Library Materials Who May Borrow Materials
• Loan period -- 6 weeks for KSC students, faculty/adjuncts; 4 weeks for KPL patrons and others
• Limits -- none

Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies

Access to CCHGS
The Cohen Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies is open to anyone during the academic year and by reservation during summer break. Contact/Visit Us.

Who May Borrow CCHGS Materials
New England teachers, schools and organizations (video resources)

Policy Updated: February 2011