Library Resources and Services: Library Policies

Students:

• A current IOT student identification (ID) card is required for borrowing library materials
• Students may provide their student ID number along with photo identification (such as a Passport or Driver's License)

Faculty and Staff:

• Faculty and staff may borrow materials from the library 
• Bring your employee identification card (ID) to the Circulation Desk

Checkout item limit: 7 items in total for students and 20 items for employees.

Fines not applicable to employees.

Renewals

Students can renew allowable items in person at the circulation desk, online, or over the phone.

Notes:

• Materials may be checked out up to 15 minutes prior to closing time.
• All circulation messages will be sent to your IOT email account from library@iot.edu
• Violation of the "Library Use Only" policy is subject to suspension of library privileges, and/or a criminal investigation. 

Lost Books and Damaged Materials Policy and Procedures

Materials borrowed from the ELAC libraries must be returned in the same condition as borrowed.  Students are financially responsible for lost or damaged materials (water damage, pages missing, automobile break-in, etc.).

It's the student's responsibility to alert library staff of any visible damage prior to checking out materials from the library.  Request staff to place a note indicating damage.

Library materials are considered lost after being 21 days overdue and user will be charged the item's replacement cost.

A hold is placed on the student's record until item is returned and/or the replacement cost is paid.  Student has the option to bring a replacement copy of the exact item in lieu of the replacement cost.  The replacement copy must be new or in excellent condition.  Check with the librarian on duty.