Policies
Circulation Policies
Library Cards and Identification
A currently validated university ID card (Okra Kard) or Delta Area Teacher’s card must be presented to the IRC staff in order to check out books. (Delta Area Teachers should refer to the Delta Areas Teachers Policy at the bottom of this page for circulation policies and guidelines).
Loan Periods:
*Not all scores circulate. Check with an IRC staff member if you have questions.
Renewals
Renewals are granted provided there are no other patron requests for the library material. Renewals are available at the IRC circulation desk, by telephone at 846.4345, or online. Online renewal requires a PIN number which can be obtained by calling the IRC. After the second renewal, the actual item must be presented at the Circulation Desk to be re-checked.
Recall Policy
Library books are subject to recall after they have been checked out for ten (10) days. If a book is recalled, the IRC staff will assign a new due date and will notify the patron by email. Fines will be assessed on recalled items that are not returned by the new due date.
Fines
Any library material that is kept past the due date is subject to a fine. Fines for books, DVDs, VHS, CDs, tapes, scores, kits, and games accrue at the rate of thirty (30) cents per day, per item, for each day the library is open. Fines for reserve material accrue at the rate of fifty (50) cents per hour, per item. Fines for digital cameras and zip drives accrue in the following way: the first day, $1, the second day, $3, the third day, $5. Fines must be paid with Okra Kards or purchased Guest Cards. Unpaid fines will be billed to DSU student accounts on or after the fifth (5th) day of each month. After fines have been billed to students’ university accounts, students must pay through Student Business Services (SBS). The IRC cannot collect fines that have been transferred to SBS.
Lost Materials
Books and materials that are declared lost or kept at least thirty (30) days beyond the due date will be billed for the cost of the item, plus an $18.00 processing fee, plus the accrued fine. If the book is found and returned, the cost of the book will be refunded. The accrued fine will be charged. Maximum fine is $20.00 per item.
Damaged Materials
Charges for damaged items are assessed. Extensive damage may require full replacement of the item. Damages in the IRC include lost items as well as lost/damaged big book bags.
Security
All library materials are protected by the library’s security system. Materials that are not properly checked out will activate the security alarm located at the library exit.
Computer Use Policy
Delta Area Teachers Policy
Ellison Die Cuts and Headphone Usage Policy
Music Materials Policy
Photocopying Policy
Policy Regarding Children
Circulation Policies
Library Cards and Identification
A currently validated university ID card (Okra Kard) or Delta Area Teacher’s card must be presented to the IRC staff in order to check out books. (Delta Area Teachers should refer to the Delta Areas Teachers Policy at the bottom of this page for circulation policies and guidelines).
Loan Periods:
| Item Type | Loan Period | Fine |
| Books | 3 weeks | $.30 : per day / per item |
| VHS/DVD | 3 days | $.30 : per day / per item |
| Kits/Games | 7 days | $.30 : per day/ per item |
| CDs/Tapes, Slides | 7 days | $.30 : per day / per item |
| Scores* | 7 days | $.30 : per day / per item |
| Digital Camera/Zip Drive | 3 days | 1st day, $1/2nd day $3,3rd day $5 |
| Digital Video Camera | 7 days | $1 per day |
| Reserves | In library-2 hr limit | $.50 : per hour / per item |
| Periodicals | In library use only |
*Not all scores circulate. Check with an IRC staff member if you have questions.
Renewals
Renewals are granted provided there are no other patron requests for the library material. Renewals are available at the IRC circulation desk, by telephone at 846.4345, or online. Online renewal requires a PIN number which can be obtained by calling the IRC. After the second renewal, the actual item must be presented at the Circulation Desk to be re-checked.
Recall Policy
Library books are subject to recall after they have been checked out for ten (10) days. If a book is recalled, the IRC staff will assign a new due date and will notify the patron by email. Fines will be assessed on recalled items that are not returned by the new due date.
Fines
Any library material that is kept past the due date is subject to a fine. Fines for books, DVDs, VHS, CDs, tapes, scores, kits, and games accrue at the rate of thirty (30) cents per day, per item, for each day the library is open. Fines for reserve material accrue at the rate of fifty (50) cents per hour, per item. Fines for digital cameras and zip drives accrue in the following way: the first day, $1, the second day, $3, the third day, $5. Fines must be paid with Okra Kards or purchased Guest Cards. Unpaid fines will be billed to DSU student accounts on or after the fifth (5th) day of each month. After fines have been billed to students’ university accounts, students must pay through Student Business Services (SBS). The IRC cannot collect fines that have been transferred to SBS.
Lost Materials
Books and materials that are declared lost or kept at least thirty (30) days beyond the due date will be billed for the cost of the item, plus an $18.00 processing fee, plus the accrued fine. If the book is found and returned, the cost of the book will be refunded. The accrued fine will be charged. Maximum fine is $20.00 per item.
Damaged Materials
Charges for damaged items are assessed. Extensive damage may require full replacement of the item. Damages in the IRC include lost items as well as lost/damaged big book bags.
Security
All library materials are protected by the library’s security system. Materials that are not properly checked out will activate the security alarm located at the library exit.
Computer Use Policy
Delta Area Teachers Policy
Ellison Die Cuts and Headphone Usage Policy
Music Materials Policy
Photocopying Policy
Policy Regarding Children
