Library Privileges for Unenrolled Students - Summer 2012

Students who are not enrolled for Summer 2012, and perhaps not yet for Fall 2012, but who need borrowing privileges and off-campus database access over the summer in order to work on a special project may complete the non-enrolled student form and submit it the circulation desk. The form requires a signature from the student's faculty advisor. Privileges will be provided within a day or two of form submission.

Kristen

Checking out books over Summer Break (2012)

I can never remember how this works, but Peggy clarified it for me this morning...

Students enrolled for Fall 2012 (but not Summer 2012) may check out books over the summer. The check out period is 28 days. They may still renew online, but if they are home in Alaska (or wherever) and someone puts a hold on the book, they are still responsible for getting it back to us.

Jason

Clearing Library Holds during Early Registration

Amanda Damaschun and Peggy Colflesh are checking several times per day to clear registration holds for library fines and fees that have been paid during the early registration period which runs from April 2-13, 2012. Normally, we ask for one business day before the holds are lifted. Keep in mind that those paying after Peggy and Amanda leave for the day or on Sunday will need to wait until the next morning before they get cleared and can register. However, if a student that has paid brings a copy of their receipt to the Circulation Desk at any time we are open they can get cleared immediately. Let's give a round of applause to Circulation for providing timely service to our students!

Sharon

Library Fees Must Be Paid Online

Just a reminder that patrons must pay library fines and fees online--paying in person at the Business office is NOT an option. To patrons who say they don't have a card to use online, I suggest having a friend use their card, or buying a prepaid Visa or Mastercard to use.

Kristen W.

Paying Library Fines and Fees

The long awaited dream of taking fee payments online is a reality, thanks to much hard work by Christy, Amanda, Valerie, and others.

Starting Thursday, Jan 13, fees may be paid as follows:

• Cash: In person during library hours.
• Check or money order: In person during library hours, or mailed to Gwen's attention.
• Credit/Debit (AmEx, Visa, MC): Online through Marketplace. The link to Marketplace is on the Circulation web page at http://library.mtsu.edu/circulation and says "Pay Library Fines." Patrons will need to know fine amount and M Number to pay online..

If patrons have questions, please refer them to Circulation. If YOU have questions, ask Christy or leave a comment here.

Borrowing Books Over the Break

Just a reminder about how to answer students how want to borrow or renew books over the break:

• Students enrolled for Spring can bring their ID and books to the Circ desk. Circ will verify registration and extend their borrowing privileges.
• Students not enrolled for Spring can bring their ID or DL, have their account converted to a community borrower, and borrow or renew 2 books over the break.

All of this needs to be done in person.

Pipeline Login for Retirees

Retirees who don't already have one can apply for an email address and Pipeline account by completing this form and returning it to Cope Room 003, Fax (615)898-5720. The retiree must have an M number, so he or she may need to make a trip to the ID office first.

Presumably, this will allow the retiree to login to library computers without obtaining a guest password each time.

You can determine whether or not a retiree has a Pipeline login by calling the ITD help desk at 5345.

-Amy

Visiting Scholars and Faculty

Visiting scholars and faculty can receive borrowing privileges by turning in a completed form that provides information and signatures from the sponsoring department.

The form is located at http://library.mtsu.edu/circulation/visitingschol.pdf

It is also listed on the Forms page as Visiting Scholar/Faculty Library Privileges Form.