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Library Policies

The following are some of the most commonly referenced library policies. See the Library Operations and Policies Manual below for all library policies.

Checkout Policies

Patron Type	Book	Audio/Visual	Reference Book	Rare Book	Periodical
NCU Students	25 items, 28 days	3 items, 3 days	In-library use only	In-library use only	In-library use only
NCU Staff	25 items, 28 days	3 items, 3 days	In-library use only	In-library use only	In-library use only
NCU Faculty	No item limit, 120 days	No item limit, 14 days	In-library use only	In-library use only	In-library use only
Alumni/Guest Patrons	10 items, 28 days	3 items, 3 days	In-library use only	In-library use only	In-library use only

Replacement Fees

No daily monetary fines will be assessed on most overdue items (exceptions include Communication Arts equipment).

Patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of overdue items PLUS a per item $5 billing fee according to the following schedule:

Regular items (28-day checkout period) will be billed after 28 days overdue.
3-day checkout items (includes items shelved in Main Collection and 3-day Course Reserves) will be billed after 9 days overdue.
4-hour Course Reserve items will be billed after 24 hours overdue.

Billing will occur on your student account through One Stop. Payment must be made through One Stop either in person or online - patrons cannot pay this fee at the library. When a library student account charge is paid, One Stop will report the payment back to the library. There will likely be a delay.

Once an item is billed, you will not be permitted to check out any more items from the library until you return the items (or pay for them) and pay the $5 per item billing fee.

If you return billed items, the replacement fee will be cancelled and removed from your account. The $5 per item billing fee will not be removed from your account. It must be paid.

Patron Behavior

Food and Drink

Food and drink are permitted in the library, provided they do not create a distraction for patrons. In the event of an accidental spill, housekeeping should be notified immediately.

Public Displays of Affection

Library Staff and Library Assistants reserve the right to confront any patron(s) whose public displays of affection cause other library patrons discomfort.

Controversial Materials

Use of controversial materials in public spaces, such as pornography or gratuitously violent or grotesque images is prohibited. If such a violation occurs, the patron will be asked to refrain and the Dean of Students may be informed. Some material may be ambiguous. Patrons should consult with library staff or Student Development before viewing such material.

Noise Levels

Library patrons should be conscious of the people around them in any of the available library spaces. The library has designated the following types of zones for patron use:

Zone	Policies	Locations
Group Zone	For collaborative groups Group conversation is permitted at a normal speaking volume Noise level should not carry outside of the room when door is shut Electronics permitted without headphones Phone calls may be taken	Reservable Study Rooms (1, 2, and 3)
Quiet Zone	For small groups and casual study Quiet conversations that do not disturb those around you Cell phones on silent Electronics must be used with earphones at a volume that cannot be heard by others Please relocate to take phone calls	All Library Common Areas (Parlor, Study, 2nd Level Study Area, Lower Level Study Areas, Computer Lab)
Silent Zone	For individual study with no interruptions No conversation Cell phones on silent Use electronics with headphones at a volume that cannot be heard by others No noisy food or drinks Please relocate to take phone calls	Silent Study Area (Second Level)

Library Policy Manual

Library Operations and Policies Manual