Samford University Library,
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Circulation Services
For Special Patrons and Students from Other Universities
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Special Patrons include members of
Birmingham area
cooperative agreement libraries; Samford alumni; ministers and staff of any area church; and former
faculty and library staff.
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Checking out books and other materials
You may have up to 10 items checked out at any one time. To check out library materials you will need to present current, valid identification at any Library circulation desk.
Valid forms of identification include:
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Due dates
Loan periods vary by the type of item that you check out. Use the table below to determine the loan period
for your items:
| Loan Periods for Special Patrons |
Regular Circulating Books
and Printed Scores | 28 days
no renewal |
| CIBs | 2 weeks
no renewal |
Government
Documents | 28 days
no renewal |
Multimedia:
CDs, Records, Videos | 7 days
no renewal |
Reference,
Periodicals | No checkout
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Renewing materials
Renewal privileges are not extended to special patrons.
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Overdues and fines
Fines for overdue materials will accrue according to the following table:
| Overdue Fines |
Regular Circulating, GovDocs,
and Juvenile Books |
20 cents per day per item; $10.00 maximum per item |
| MultiMedia |
20 cents per day per item; $10.00 maximum per item |
| CIBs |
25 cents per day per item; $12.50 maximum per item |
When materials are returned late and fines have accrued to $10.00 or more, the user is
billed. Bills should be paid within 30 days and can be paid at the University Library.
Bills unpaid after 30 days are referred to the University Financial Services for
collection. Library privileges are suspended and students are barred from registration
or graduation at their own university.
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Replacing lost or damaged materials
When materials are not returned and become long overdue the user is billed for
replacement cost and library privileges are suspended. If materials are not returned or paid
for within 30 days of billing, the bill is referred to the University Financial
Services for collection. This action bars students from registration or graduation at their own
university.
Replacement costs are as follows:
| Replacement Costs |
| In-print materials |
Replacement cost as listed in BIP,
Ulrich's, Whitaker's, etc. plus processing fee. |
| Out of print books |
Price listed by out-of-print book dealer, or average cost of Samford Library
titles
purchased in the subject area plus procession fee. |
| Periodicals |
Replacement cost or pro-rated current subscription cost. |
| Interlibrary Loan |
Replacement charges are set by the lending institution. |
| Other materials |
Original cost or actual cost of comparable item
plus processing fee. |
Accounts may be cleared at
the Library circulation unit by returning the items and paying the fines. Payment for materials found and returned within 90 days of payment
will be refunded. Prompt response to bills from the Library will avoid referral.
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Contact the circulation department
Telephone: 205 726-2748
E-mail: library@samford.edu
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