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Circulation
Policies
for
Local Patrons
Local patron information needed for library circulation system
A Missouri resident must
meet three criteria in order to be eligible to check out Kent Library
materials: (1) have a valid Missouri
driver's license or other form of legal photo identification (2) be
16 years of age (3) present a Social Security number.
High school students who are eligible to checkout materials and who
visit as a member of a class should fill out a
local patron service application form and submit it one week
prior to the scheduled visit in order to facilitate check-out the
day of the visit.
Mail or Fax completed forms to:
Circulation Desk - Kent
Library
Southeast Missouri State
University
One University Plaza,
Mail Stop 4600
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701
Fax: (573) 651-2666
After a local patron is entered into the library circulation
system, the patron will need to present only their valid photo ID to check out
library materials. In addition, the patron will be assigned a library system
number.
Loan periods for Local Patrons
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Kent stack books, government
documents, best sellers |
Videos, DVD's
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CD's |
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21 days
One renewal
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7 days
No renewal
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14 days
No renewal |
Borrowing limits for Local Patrons
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Books, government documents |
Videos, CD's, DVD's |
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3 |
Fine and cost policy
fees for overdue, lost or Damaged
Library Materials for Local Patrons
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Books, government documents |
Videos, CD's, DVD's |
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$.25 per day
Billing 30 days
after due
date
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$1.00 per day
Billing 15 days
after due
date
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NOTE: Periodicals/Magazines and Reference books do not circulate.
(effective 12/17/01)
Fines begin accruing immediately when an item is overdue. However, if
material
is returned before billing date, only accrued fines are due. Materials not
returned are charged $100 replacement fee and nonrefundable $20 billing
fee. On the billing date, all users with overdue materials are charged a $100
replacement
fee and a nonrefundable $20 billing fee for each item.
If item is returned in good condition or an
approved replacement copy is
submitted within 90 days of billing date, the $100 replacement charge will be
refunded. However, the $20 billing fee is not refundable.
After 90 days, the item will be withdrawn from the system and a returned or a
replacement copy will not be accepted.
All accounts are payable to the Cashiers Office in accordance with University
policy and the laws
of the State of Missouri.
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