Library Policies

Chipola Library Policies and Procedures

The use of computer workstations and technology in the Chipola Library is primarily for academic and research activities. Other activities, such as for entertainment, is secondary and may be restricted when interfering with primary uses. Gaming is not permitted in the Chipola Library.

Users

1. Members of the Chipola community (students, faculty, & staff) are the primary users of the Library. Members must use their assigned network logins to gain access to the campus computer network. Members must agree to the terms and conditions of IMM 29 prior to network use.

2. Non-Chipola community members may use designated computer(s) that do not require assigned logins with the following stipulations:

The user MUST read and sign IMM29 AND this document; both documents shall be kept on file in the Chipola Library.
Non-Chipola users must sign in at the Chipola Library front desk.
Use is limited to one(1) hour per day (see posting in Library)
Printing for non-Chipola users will cost 10 cents per page for black and white, 75cents per page for color.
Printing for non-Chipola users may be enforced during times of heavy student use.

Library Rules

The library is a place for quiet study. In order to provide an environment conducive to learning and studying, all users are asked to place all cell phones, beepers, laptops and/or other portable electronic devices in silence mode while at the library.
Student IDs are required for checkout and Chipola computer use.
Cell phone conversations must be taken outside the building. There are no conversation areas in the building.
Group study rooms for 2 or more students are available on the second floor.
Food or drinks are not allowed in the Library.
College Policy No. 6Hx4-2.25 states: "College students may not bring children to class nor the Library, nor leave children unattended on campus. Students are responsible for arranging their child care without involving the college." The library restricts children under the age of 12.
A Chipola College ID is required for checking out material.
Books are checked out for a period of 21 days. Books which have already been checked out may be renewed twice. Late fines will be charged for books which are not renewed or not returned after 21 days.
Standard Videotapes, CDs, and DVDs are checked out for one week. Late fines will be charged for Videotapes, CDs, and DVDs which are returned after one week.
Journals, magazines, and newspapers are to remain in the library at all times. If you need to remove a journal, magazine, or newspaper article from the library, copy that article and return the journal, magazine, or newspaper to its proper location.
Books and magazine articles not available at the Chipola Library may be requested from Circulation Staff member, Ms. Nell Donaldson. Plan on 1-2 weeks for arrival of requested materials. The usual loan period for Interlibrary Loan material is 3 weeks. You can contact Ms. Donaldson at (850) 718-2273 or e-mail donaldsonn@chipola.edu
Independent Study materials are checked out for a semester.
Printing fees from the college computers are automatically deducted from your printing account.
The Copyright Law that governs the reproduction of library materials including photocopies of books, journals, and magazines or newspapers must be observed at all times. The reproduction of Videotapes, CDs, and DVDs also falls within the bounds of this Copyright Law. This includes the downloading of music from the Internet. The Copyright Law is available at the Circulation Desk for reference. Learn more now.
Submit all posters, brochures, and flyers to Library staff for posting on the bulletin boards in the foyer and copy room.
For computer use, academic needs have priority over e-mail.
Computers on the main floor of the library access only Internet and Library Databases.
Other computer software is available in the Technology Center.

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