School LIBRARY

Career Institute School Library

The mission of the Center’s Library/Learning Center is to support and assist the institution, faculty and students in obtaining the educational goals as stated in the school catalog.

Library procedures

Library Cards

In order to assure that all students receive a library card, students sign up for a library card when they get their student ID. The student is issued a Barcode and a password and entered into the library computer system. Students are also given a copy of the Library/Learning Center Guidebook to explain proper procedures and rules.

Borrowing Policy

• A valid Student I.D./Library/Learning Center card must be presented at check out.
• Books are on loan for a 7-day period. Toward the end of each 5-week academic module certain books may be put on reserve for student use.
• Reserve materials may be checked out for same day use in the Library/Learning Center ONLY.
• Reference books, periodicals and Reserve materials must be used in the Library/Learning Center and cannot be checked out.
• Library/Learning Center users will be billed for the replacement costs of lost or damaged materials.
• If a card is lost, it must be reported as soon as possible. The cardholder will be held responsible for materials checked out to an unreported lost card.
• The Library/Learning Center reserves the right to revoke borrowing privileges for those who do not return materials or those who violate Library/Learning Center regulations.
• A maximum of 5 circulating items may be accumulated per card.
• When the Library/Learning Center is open, books should be returned to the Information Desk. When the Library/Learning Center is closed, books may be dropped at the Main Reception Desk.
• Overdue notices will be mailed or e-mailed to all students who have materials overdue.