Library Policies

Circulation of materials is as follows:

Books: 30 days, renewable an additional 30 days
Journals: Bound: 3 days, renewable an additional 3 days; Unbound: do not check out
Models: circulate within the Library only. 
Charts: 7 days, renewable an additional 7 days. 
CDs:  7 days, renewable an additional 7 days

The Library does not charge fines for overdue items, but the Library does charge for the replacement of lost item(s). Bills are issued 10 days after the item was scheduled to be returned. The bill will be for the replacement cost of the item. Upon the return of materials the $25.00 service charge and the replacement charge are dropped and the patron’s record is cleared.  When a patron notices a discrepancy regarding a returned item for which the patron has been billed, the staff will check the records and search the shelves for one month. If the item is not found, financial restitution remains the responsibility of the user. Library borrowing privileges will be revoked if the patron fails to comply with these borrowing guidelines and payment of replacement costs. For more information about circulation policies please call 336-716-4414.

The library’s lost/damaged book replacement policy is as follows:

1. Patrons may pay the replacement cost of the book. The processing fees will be waived. The replacement fees can be paid using debit/credit ONLY at the Carpenter Library circulation desk.

OR

2.  Patrons may purchase a gently used or new copy of the book to replace the lost/damaged copy. The replacement copy must be free of any damage and writing/markings. Also, it must be the same exact title, edition, and ISBN. In rare cases, the book may be out of print or not available for sale. In this instance, the patron may replace it with a newer edition.

Note: Replacement copies will be accepted at both the BGCME Resource Center and Carpenter Library. Payments will ONLY be accepted at the Carpenter branch.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Court Duvall.