BORROWING RULES
BORROWING RULES FOR GRIFFIN TECH STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF:
The Griffin Tech Library requires that all currently enrolled Griffin Tech students present a validated student ID to check out library materials, reserves and group study rooms.
Loan periods for students are 5 items for 2 weeks, with 1 renewal.
Reference Books, periodicals, newspapers, and some government documents are restricted to library use only.
BORROWING PRIVILEGES FOR OTHER GROUPS:
Ask at the Circulation Desk for more information about the following borrowing categories:
- Family Member - for spouses and children of Griffin Tech faculty and staff.
- Faculty Emeritus - for retired Griffin Tech faculty.
- Family Member - for Board of Trustees members.
FINES AND LOST ITEM CHARGES:
| Regular Overdue Items | 10¢ per day |
| Lost Items | Cost of item + $2.50 processing fee plus accrued fines |
| 2-hour Reserves/Library Use Only | 25¢ per hour per item. |
| Overnight Reserves | $1.00 the first hour .25¢ each additional hour. |
| 1-day Reserves | $1.00 per day per item |
| 3-day Reserves | $1.00 per day per item. |
| 1-week Reserves. | $1.00 per day per item. |
Library holds will be placed on the record of any student owing $5.00 or more. Fines may be paid at the Circulation Desk or mailed to the library.
RESERVES and E-RESERVES
Reserves and e-reserves are a convenient way to have library-owned materials that are required for a course available to enrolled students. Print materials will be held behind the Library’s circulation desk and may be checked out for short-term in-library use. E-reserves are articles or excerpts of books that are scanned into the GVTC Blackboard system and made available through any standard web browser.
OTHER SERVICES
HOLDS/RECALLS:
If the item you want is checked out and you wish to be notified of its return, a HOLD can be placed on the item at the Circulation Desk.
If an item you urgently need is checked out and you would like to have it as soon as possible, a request to RECALL the item may be made. The patron with the desired item is assured a minimum of three weeks use, except when an item is needed for Reserves. He/she is notified that another has requested it and is urged to return it.
Only Griffin Tech faculty, staff and students may place holds and recalls on library material. A validated student ID or Faculty/Staff library card must be presented for this service.
RETURNING BOOKS:
Please return items to the Circulation Desk if the library is open.
PHOTOCOPIERS:
A photocopier is located in front of the Library's reference area. Copiers will accept change only. If you need assistance speak to the staff member on duty at Circulation Desk.
GROUP STUDY ROOMS:
There are 4 group study rooms available for use by Griffin Tech students, faculty and staff. Rooms can accommodate from 2 to 5 persons. Rooms are checked out for a 2-hour period and can be renewed if demand is not heavy. A validated student or faculty/staff ID is needed to check out one of these rooms.
This is a basic overview of the policies and services of the Circulation Department. If you have any additional questions or need more information about a particular service, call or come by the Circulation Desk. Phone: (770) 412-4042.