Library Policy/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get a library card?
All patrons wishing to borrow items must complete the Library Patron Registration available in person or online. Patron information is placed in the library's database so library cards are not issued or necessary for borrowing.
How many books may I check out?
You may borrow up to six books on one subject.
Where is your card catalog?
Our catalog is on computer and is located to the left as your enter the LRC. You may also access it on the Web
How long may I keep the materials I borrow?
A book or video may be borrowed for two weeks from the date you check it out and may be renewed if nobody is waiting for it. You may not renew materials over the phone during final exam week. Materials on reserve may be checked out only for a specified period of time, or some cases may not be checked out at all.
Can I check out magazines?
Sorry, no periodicals may be checked out. You may make copies of the articles on the copier for just .10¢ per copy. Chesapeake College students may access and print from our online periodical databases free of charge. Contact the LRC for passwords.
Do you carry textbooks?
Very few. You will need to purchase your texts at the bookstore.
Do you take donations?
Yes. You may read our policies for donating materials or contact the LRC at 410-827-5860.
Other Policies - Disruptive Patrons
The Chesapeake College Learning Resource Center is intended to be a place where users can study, do research, browse, read, and use computers in a non-threatening environment. It is expected that those who use the library will do so responsibly and with respect for others, without damaging facilities or collections and without disturbing or harassing other users or staff. The following guidelines pertain to all users of the Chesapeake College Learning Resource Center. *
Behaviors not permitted in the Learning Resource Center include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Abuse/vandalism of facilities, equipment, or materials;
- Failure to return borrowed materials and/or failure to make compensation for unreturned materials;
- Infringing upon the rights of others to fair and equal access to any of the Learning Resource Center's materials;
- Unauthorized or fraudulent use of the Library's facilities and/or equipment including but not limited to the phone system, mail system, computer system, or use of any of the above for any illegal act;
- Violation of the Chesapeake College Internet Access Policy;
- Furnishing false information to any of the Learning Resource Center staff who are acting in the exercise of their official duties;
- Disorderly, belligerent, lewd, or obscene conduct or expression;
- Disruption, obstruction, or interference with Learning Resource Center operations and those of the Learning Resource Center's patrons, through the use of excessive noise, fighting, and/or intimidation;
- Physical and /or psychological abuse, threat, or harassment of any member of the Learning Resource Center staff or its patrons, including physical, sexual, visual, or verbal abuse in any form;
- Violation of any local, state, or federal law;
- Intoxication and/or drug use;
- Use of language that is offensive to other patrons or staff, including abusive, obscene, or threatening language;
- Forging, altering, falsifying, or misusing Learning Resource Center materials;
- Engaging in overt sexual behavior;
- Soliciting.
Unlawful activities will be reported to the police and, when appropriate, violators will be subject to arrest.
Patrons who exhibit unacceptable behaviors will be asked to discontinue the prohibited behavior. The Learning Resource Center reserves the right to require repeatedly disruptive patrons to leave the premises and/or to restrict or suspend their privileges for a specified period of time, in some cases permanently. Those who disregard a request to leave the Learning Resource Center made by a staff member or security guard may be reported to the police.
A patron who believes that he/she has been treated unfairly may petition the Director.
Students engaged in prohibited behaviors will be dealt with according to the Non-Academic Misconduct Policies outlines in the Student Code of Conduct.
If there is inaccurate information on this page, please send correction or comments to: lrcdesk@chesapeake.edu