Circulation Department
The Circulation staff will help you locate and check out library materials. Items already checked out may be held for you when they are returned. Staff are also available to help with photocopier problems. For further information call (336)716-4414.
To check out materials, you must be registered in the library's system.
FAQ: How do I get a library card?
To insure that our patrons can obtain the most use from the collection, the Library administers the lending of books under one of the most liberal loan policies. Loan times are as follows:
Books
- Standard Patrons - 30 days, renewable for an additional 7 days
- Community Patrons - 14 days, single 14 day renewal only
Journals
- Bound, 3 days, renewable for an additional 3 days
- Unbound, are not circulated
Slides, Slide/Tapes - 7 days, renewable for an additional 7 days
Audiocassettes -7 days, renewable for an additional 7 days
Videocassettes & DVDs -7 days, renewable for an additional 7 days
Models and Charts -7 days, renewable for an additional 7 days
CD-ROMs -7 days,renewable for an additional 7 days
Closed Reserve -2 hour periods for library use only
Older journals held on microfilm are located in a file cabinet in the photocopy room.
Journals are in the stacks on levels five through one, arranged alphabetically by title. Information on specific titles may be found by using the online terminals located in the Stacks.
Books before 2005 are located on level six of the stacks, arranged by call number. The stacks are located through the doorway on the right, past the Information Desk.
Audiovisuals - Slides, models, audiocassettes, and videocassettes are located up the hall leading on the right, past the computers.
Reserve & Reference Room
The Reserve and Reference Area is located up the steps towards the computers and to the right. Reserve materials may be checked out for overnight use one hour before closing. 30 day circulating books, from 2005 to the present, are located with Reserve titles. The main Reference Collection is located here. In addition to this Reserve collection, a Closed Reserve collection is kept at the Information Desk. These materials may be checked out for 2 hour periods for library use only. The materials begin accruing fines at the end of the two-hour period.
see also: Reserve and E-Reserve
Overdue Policy
The Carpenter Library is no longer charging fines for overdue materials. Instead, we follow these procedures:
1. One week after materials are due, the Library will mail a reminder to return them.
2. If the Library has not received the materials within a week after the initial message has been sent, it will send a bill for replacement costs plus a processing fee AND revoke all borrowing privileges.
3. When the materials are returned, all charges will be waived.
4. If Library materials are lost or stolen, the borrower must pay replacement costs plus a processing fee. All borrowing privileges are revoked until restitution is made.
Photocopying/Printing Charges/FAQ
What are the rates for photocopying and computer printing?
Black & White Photocopies = $0.03 per page
Color Photocopies = $0.10 per page
Black & White Computer Printouts = $0.03 per page
Color Computer printouts = $0.10 per page
Who is considered a Medical Center student?
Medical students
Graduate students
Allied Health students:
- Medical Technology
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Nurse Anesthesia
- Cardiovascular Interventional Technology
- Computerized Tomography
- Magnetic Resource Imaging
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Sonography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiation Therapy Technology
- Respiratory Care Technology
Is there a cost for copier accountant cards?
No, the cards are free.
How do I get a copier accountant card?
You can fill out one of 2 applications.
What if I lose my card?
If you lose your card you will need toget a replacement card from the circulation desk. Value on the old card can be transferred to the new card.
What if I leave the Medical Center?
The value left on your copier accountant card will be refunded.
Items may be renewed by phone as follows:
- Books, 7 days if there is not a hold on the item
- Bound Journals, 3 days if there is not a hold on the item
Renewals may also be made through the Library Catalog - click My Account
To renew an item by phone, please call (336) 716-4414.