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Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries
Scope: Undergraduate Students are covered by this policy.
Scope: Undergraduate Students are covered by this policy.
The University Libraries provide students with the information facilities, services, collections, and instruction needed to succeed in their academic endeavors. An environment conducive to meeting the diverse research needs of Miami’s students can occur only with the cooperation and support of all. Social activities should take place in other campus facilities or off campus, not in the libraries. Accordingly, persons determined by the library staff to be disruptive may be asked, and are required, to remove themselves from library premises immediately.
All library materials are protected electronically. Please check out all materials at the appropriate circulation desk. Theft or attempted theft will be treated as a serious offense (see the Overdue, Lost, and Damaged Materials and Prohibited Actions sections below). Computer disks, CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, or video recordings cannot be harmed by the security gates; however, keep video and audio tapes clear of the checkout areas, because the desensitizing units may damage them.
All students are required to have a valid University identification card to check out materials from the Libraries. Loss of the card should be reported immediately to the Libraries and on the Miami ID card website.
Undergraduate students may borrow most materials from Miami University Libraries for three weeks. As a courtesy, Academic Scholars, and University Honors students may borrow books in the general collection for a semester to support their research. Some non-book materials circulate to all clients for less than three weeks. In addition, some materials (including journals, reference materials, special collections materials, selected government documents, and selected reserve materials) may not be removed from the building.
All materials are subject to immediate recall if needed for reserve or if requested by another client after the initial three-week lending period. Failure to respond to recalls will result in the book being declared overdue and subject to the fines listed in the Overdue, Lost, and Damaged Materials section below. Most materials checked out may be renewed as long as there is not a hold (request for use) on the book by another client. Materials may be renewed through the Miami University Libraries’ website. For more details about borrowing library materials, consult the Borrowing Policy.
All borrowers are responsible for the materials that are checked out in their name. We caution against exchange of materials without changing the official library records.
Materials borrowed from the OhioLINK consortium of libraries are subject to OhioLINK’s policies, fines, and charges, which differ from those of the Miami University Libraries. For the most up-to-date information about Miami or OhioLINK borrowing policies, inquire at a circulation desk or refer to information online at Interlibrary Loan.
As a courtesy, the Miami University Libraries send email notifications to remind clients about overdue materials. Regardless of whether an overdue notice is received, clients are responsible for the return of library materials by the indicated due date. Current information on fines and replacement costs is available at Loans, Fines, and Charges and for Ohio LINK and Search Ohio from: OhioLINK Loan Periods. These fines and charges are subject to change with approval by the Miami University Board of Trustees.
Failure to pay library fines and fees may result in the suspension of library privileges.
All library materials and equipment are state property. Theft, attempted theft, malicious defacement, damage, or mutilation of library materials or equipment will result in the charge of academic misconduct and official University action (see policies titled: “Academic Integrity” and “Responsible Use of Computing Resources at Miami University”). Students found responsible of these acts will be billed for replacement costs and processing charges as described on the Libraries web site.
Miami University Libraries have policies to explain conditions of use for special resources and equipment. What follows below are broad, system-wide guidelines:
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