Reference materials and class reserve materials must be used in the library.

Materials from one campus can be delivered to the other campus by filling out a reserve request below. Materials checked out can be returned to either campus.

Reserves and Renewals: Students may reserve books, journals and videos in the library collection. Use our online form to place a book, journal or video on reserve, or fill out a reserve form at the Librarian’s desk.

Students may renew items for one more loan period unless the items have been put on reserve by another library user.

Overdue Materials: Overdue notices for library materials will be mailed to students’ homes one week after the due date of the materials.

Daily fines are not charged on overdue materials.

The final due date for library materials will be on the last day of class each quarter. All materials must be returned to the library by the last day of finals. Grades will not be mailed to any student with outstanding library materials until all items have been returned.

Please note: Students who do not return or pay to replace library materials charged out to them will have their grades or transcripts held until the items are returned or replaced.

***Students cannot graduate with any outstanding overdue or unpaid materials on their records.***

Please be kind to your fellow students and your librarians by returning your materials on time!

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Interlibrary Loans

As a member of TENN-SHARE, the Library can request books or journal articles from other libraries in Tennessee and the Southeast. This loan service is available to current students, faculty and staff at South College.

All interlibrary loan requests must be made through a member of the South College library staff. The borrower is responsible for filling out the forms completely and correctly. Complete information will help staff process requests without delays.

The lending library will set the loan period and may also restrict use of items to use in library only or no photocopying. The borrower is asked to cooperate with these rules.

Number of requests is limited to ten requests per month per individual. Requests will be processed in the order that they are received.

Borrowers will not be charged interlibrary loan fees unless the charge incurred to supply an item exceeds $10.00. When this occurs, the library will notify the borrower, who may choose to pay the amount above $10.00 or cancel the request. Faculty may request an override of fee restrictions to the Executive Vice President if items are needed for teaching.

The borrower will be financially responsible for any loss or damage to borrowed items from the time the item is picked up to the time the item is returned to the library. Borrowers will be financially responsible for any late fees incurred from the lending library if items are not returned to South College library by the indicated due date.

The borrower will be notified by e-mail when your request arrives. Items may be picked up at the Librarian’s desk at either campus.

Most loan requests take a minimum of two weeks to process. The library will not request items that it already owns. Please check the South College catalog before placing your request.

Due to copyright restrictions, no more than five articles from one journal title may be requested in one calendar year.

Use our online forms to request a book or a journal article through South College’s Interlibrary Loan service, or come to the library and fill out a form at the Librarian’s desk.

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Audiovisual Equipment

Audiovisual equipment is available for faculty checkout through the library department. TV/VCRs, overhead projectors, or slide projectors are available for reserve on a first come, first served basis at both campuses. Please contact the librarians to reserve equipment. Students who need audiovisual equipment for class presentations may make reservations through their class instructor.

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Library Orientations

Library orientations are given each quarter to students enrolled in College and Career Management, Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant, Fundamentals of Healthcare, Introduction to Professional Nursing, and Medical Terminology classes. These introductory orientations teach students how to make the best use of the resources available at South College libraries. Class lecture is followed by a hands-on demonstration of both print and electronic resources.

Faculty may request orientations or research sessions tailored for any class not mentioned above by contacting the librarians. Students may request additional individual library tutoring sessions by contacting the librarians.

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Math Tutors

Math tutors hold tutoring sessions at the main campus library every quarter. There is no charge for this service. Appointments are not necessary. Please see the Dean of Student Services for more information on tutoring sessions.

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Computer Policy

The Library Department adheres to the South College Computer Code of Ethics. Any use of computer workstations in the Library will be governed by this institutional policy. Users violating the policy will be referred to the Systems Administrator for disciplinary procedures.

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Page last updated on 02/08/2007