Borrowing Privileges

University Center Students

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University Center students registered at Centenary College, Farleigh Dickinson University, Felician College, Kean University or Rider University who take their classes at RVCC have borrowing privileges at the Evelyn S. Field Library. Students need to register with the library at the Circulation Desk. This could take place the first time a student needs to borrow materials. In order for the Library to verify the status of the student, we need to receive a copy of the class roster from the partnering institution. At their first visit the student will also need to show the staff member at the Circulation Desk their driver’s license in order to verify their current address. They will then be issued a RVCC library card. This card must be presented to checkout library materials. This is to ensure prompt and accurate service. In addition, only the owner of the card will be allowed to make library transactions.

University Center Student accounts remain active for the semester in which they are enrolled.

Books borrowed from the RVCC library must be returned to the RVCC library. They may not be returned to the partnering institution’s library.

My Library Account

University Center Students may access their library account online at http://catalog.somerset.lib.nj.us/patroninfo~S9. To login into your account, type in the 14-digit barcode displayed on your RVCC library card. The pin default will be the last four digits of your telephone number. You may need to call the library to have it activated. My Library Account will display current items that are checked out and when they are due back in the library. You may also renew your checked out items online, as well as place and view holds on items.

If you have any questions regarding the University Center Student borrowing privileges, contact the Circulation Desk (908) 218-8865 for further details.

Overdue Charges

Late fines will be applied to items returned after the due date. Students will receive five overdue notices, indicating which items are checked out. Replacement and processing fees will then be applied for any unreturned items and the student will receive a bill. This results in a Hold being placed on the student’s library account. Borrowing privileges are suspended until the items are returned and the overdue fines paid, or until the student pays lost book fees.

If a University Center student has fines which have been left unpaid for over a year, or are in excess of $5.00, or has a lost book, they must pay the fines before borrowing additional books.

Renewals

Renewals can be requested by phone, at the Circulation Desk, or by using the My Library Account service. Books may be renewed a maximum of three (3) times, each time for an additional two (2) weeks. Renewals may not be allowed on overdue material or on material that have holds placed on them.

Renewals on Interlibrary Loan material is subject to the renewing policies of the lending library. Please inform the Circulation staff five (5) days before the due date to request a renewal.

DVDs and videos may not be renewed.

Holds

Holds may be placed on items within the library and on items currently checked out to other patrons. Holds may be placed through the Library Catalog, or by contacting the Circulation Desk (908) 218-8865.

Lost or Damaged Items

If library materials are lost or damaged, replacement fees and processing fees are charged to your library account. Replacement fees depend on the item lost/damaged, and processing fees are $15.00 per item.

Another option is to replace the lost/damaged item personally, if a less expensive replacement copy is found and purchased by the student, provided that the replacement copy is the same exact edition as the original. Processing fees still apply.

Refunds

Refunds are not issued for fees when library materials are returned past their due date. Refunds are issued when lost books are paid for and then returned, provided that they are returned within six (6) months. Overdue fines still apply.

Interlibrary Loan Materials

Students may borrow books from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan Service. This is a free-of-charge service which allows students to request books and articles from other libraries. Visit the library’s Interlibrary Loan page for complete details.

Allow at least two (2) weeks for delivery of material. Requests are limited to five (5) items a day. Requested material follows the borrowing policies of the lending library. To renew Interlibrary Loan material, contact the Interlibrary Loan Desk (908) 526-1200 x8558 five (5) days before the material is due.

Non-Circulating Items

The library owns several collections that may only be used within the library, including periodicals, newspapers, microfilm, course reserves, and reference books.

The periodical collection is located behind the Circulation Desk. To obtain a particular periodical or newspaper, make a request at the Circulation Desk. A RVCC library card will be required. Current popular periodicals and newspapers are also on display on the main floor of the library.

The microfilm collection is located on the main floor of the library. If assistance is needed using the microfilm machines, please see the Circulation Desk.

Course Reserves

University Center faculty members may place a variety of items on course reserves, including class notes and lectures, supplemental books and articles, or DVDs and/or videos. Course reserve materials may only be checked out with a RVCC library card and in most cases, do not leave the library.

Book Return Locations

All library materials may be returned at any of the following locations on campus:

1. At the library’s Circulation Desk located on the main floor
2. In front of the library’s main entrance (accessible when the library is closed)
3. In front of the college’s entrance located near the Theatre (accessible when the library and the college is closed)

Books borrowed from the RVCC library must be returned to the RVCC library. They may not be returned to the partnering institution’s library.