Q1. Can I borrow everything in the library? A. You can borrow almost all library materials except the newest edition of the magazines and newspapers and books with the "For Reference Only, Not to be Taken Away" tag. back to top Q2. For how long can I borrow library materials? A. Different materials can be borrowed for different periods:
back to top Q3. What if I return something late? A. You have to pay! We charge "overdue fines" for library materials that are returned late. We do this because, without the fines there were hundreds of library books overdue and little incentive to return them. You have to pay, for each day overdue:
back to top Q.4 What must I do to borrow a book? A. You must present your ECP Identification card and have no overdue books or outstanding library fines, in order to borrow materials from the library. Without the identification card or if you have overdue materials or fines, you will not be able to borrow any library materials or textbooks. (ECP Staff and External readers do not have an ID/library card. For more information read the Registration section in Circulation rules) back to top Q.5 How do I borrow textbooks from the library? A. Most textbooks are issued when a teacher brings the whole class into the Library to pick up their class textbook. Textbooks are issued until the end of the period the teacher designates-usually the end of the school year. Again, you must present your ECP Identification card have no overdue books or outstanding library fines, in order to borrow textbooks. You can only borrow one copy of any textbook unless a teacher gives a written note to the librarians stating you can have another copy. BIG IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH AND EVERY TEXTBOOK YOU BORROW. IF YOU LOSE YOUR COPY AND RETURN SOMEONE ELSE'S COPY, YOU WILL PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT. ALL TEXTBOOKS HAVE INDIVIDUAL BARCODES. TEXTBOOKS RETURNED WITHOUT BARCODES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A REPLACEMENT. back to top Q.6 What if I lose a textbook or library book? A. You must pay for a replacement of all lost ECP materials. Librarians will determine the cost of the material and you will be charged the retail price of the material plus 20% for postage and reprocessing. back to top Q.7 How can I find materials in the library? A. Please read "Finding a book on the shelves" in the Help section. This section is dedicated to all new students and new Library users who need to know their way around the Library. It explains the basic facts that you will need to know for a successful search. If you have difficulties to locate a book in our Library, please do not hesitate to ask Librarian for help. back to top Q.8 Can I reserve a book or video that someone else has borrowed and is not in the Library? A. Yes. If you see that a book you want is already borrowed by someone else and wish to reserve this please see a librarian and he/she will reserve the book for you. Then, when the borrower returns the book, an automatic note will indicate that the book is reserved for you. The librarian will put the book aside for you. Videos cannot be reserved. back to top Last updated: 26.7.2004 |