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T. J. Jones Library: Policies

   

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

Patrons 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

Guest

Patrons

10 items,

28 days

3 items,

3 days

In-library

use only

In-library

use only

In-library

use only

 

 

Patron Behavior

Food and Drink

Food and drink are permitted in the library, provided they do not create a distraction to other 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.

Guest Patrons

The following may request access to the library as a guest patron:

  • Alumni/ae of North Central University
  • Members of NCU Board of Regents
  • Local clergy
  • Postsecondary students and faculty conducting research in biblical and/or theological studies
  • Independent researchers working in the field(s) of biblical and/or theological studies

Library Policy Manual

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