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Circulation Policies - Tarleton Library Central Texas

TARLETON ID/LIBRARY CARDS

A Tarleton ID is needed to activate your account with the CTC/T-CT Libraries. The Tarleton-CT Business Services office issues the Tarleton ID to

  • All students including Fort Hood students
  • Staff
  • Faculty
  • Adjunct faculty

ACTIVATING YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT

  • Bring your Tarleton ID to the Hobby Memorial Library Circulation desk       
  • Circulation staff will issue a Library barcode and PIN

GENERAL INFORMATON

  • Patrons are responsible for All materials borrowed on their ID cards
  • Returning or renewing library materials by the due date.

USES OF TARLETON ID/LIBRARY CARD

  • Check out library materials
  • Multi media lab services
  • Computers
  • Video

LOST TARLETON ID/LIBRARY CARD

  • Replace ID at the TSU-CT Business Services office
  • Replacement fee will be charged
  • Bring new Tarleton ID to the library               
ONLINE RENEWAL OF MATERIALS
  • Go to CTC/T-CT Libraries Catalog
  • Click on My Account
  • Click on Renew my materials
  • User ID:
    • Library barcode on back of Tarleton
    • Ex. 61973000######
  • PIN:
    • Four digit number on back of Tarleton ID
  • Exceptions:
    • Interlibrary loan (ILL) items may not be renewed online.
      • ILL renewals contact 526-1619.
    • Materials may not renew for the following reasons.
      • A hold has been placed on the book
      • Bills charged to your library account                                                     
OTHER LIBRARY USERS

PAST DUE LIBRARY MATERIAL

  • Two weeks after the due date, materials are determined to be lost.
  • Fees are assessed for the following reasons.
    • Minimum book replacement fee of $50.00
    • Non-refundable processing fee of $15.00.
  • University records that will be blocked
    • Transcripts
    • Register for classes
    • Circulation privileges

Materials returned to the library within thirty (30) days are eligible for the refund of the book’s cost. The processing fee will be retained in all cases.

LIBRARY NOTICES: E-Mail

  • Two courtesy notices are sent before an item is past due
  • One week past due notice
  • At two weeks past due notice
    • Item has been declared lost
    • Minimum charge of $65.00
  • Keep your current, favorite email address updated in Duck Trax

The Library has no obligation to the borrower for the inaccuracy or absence of a current email address. Notices or other correspondence will be assumed to have been delivered properly.

OTHER SERVICES

  • Interlibrary Loans
  • Reserve Material
  • Copiers
    • Photocopiers and microform copiers
    • .10$ per copy.
  • Laminating
    • Hobby Memorial Library circulation desk
    • Tarleton Library Office, Room 112
    • $ .50 per foot
    • Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
  • Die Cuts
    • Available at Hobby Memorial Library, CTC campus,
    • Tarleton Library Office, Room 112
    • Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
    • Bring your own paper
  • Tax Forms
    • Reproducible federal income tax forms and instructions are available at the Circulation Desk
  • Typewriter
    • Located by Periodical Desk
    • First-come, first-served basis
    • Bring your own paper
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Library Hours - Suggestions - Tarleton State University - Updated 5/2008