Bethel Library: Guidelines and Procedures

1. Sign in and out each time the patron visits the Library.  The handwriting must be legible!
2. Patrons must have a library card and register at the front desk to be in the building, use computers, or check out books.
3. Community patrons must submit a completed registration form along with a valid ID or proof of address. Example of valid ID:  Current driver’s license, ID card, Passport, voter’s card, or a bill stating proof of address. The patron must live in an adjoining county.
4. Patrons may borrow a maximum of three (3) books if they are in good standing with the library and have no unpaid fines.  Checkouts are limited to books only.
5. Patrons are responsible for the cost of replacing lost and damaged materials plus shipping & handling.
6. Watching Videos:  A Headset or earbuds must be worn, keep the volume low as not to disturb others around you.
7. Community hours are Mon-Thur 3:00-6:00, Fri. 3:00-4:30  There are not any weekend hours. 
8. All cell phone conversations must be carried outside.  All ringers must be turned off before entering the library. No Skyping, FaceTime, or multimedia conversations are allowed in the library.
9. University resources are intended to be used for instructional purposes and may not be used for private gain.
10. The use of the library is prohibited during midterms, finals week, and peak periods of student use.  Closing for community patrons is one week before and the week of midterms and finals.
11. Access to the basement is for restroom use only, no loitering in the basement area.
12. All general library rules which apply to students also apply to community users.

1. No sexually explicit images, advocacy of violence, illegal activities, or any such websites may be accessed.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM CAMPUS WILL BE THE RESULT and the TERMINATION OF LIBRARY USE!                                                                                               
2. Patrons may use the computers for a maximum period of one hour. If a computer is not available community MUST WAIT until one is available.
3. Faculty, students, and staff have priority access to all computers. If a computer is not available to them, community users and other individuals who are not using computers for academic purposes will be asked to relinquish their computers.
4. All computers are monitored and visible to the library staff at all times.
5. Patrons are limited to a single hour per day use of computers; each additional hour is $5.00. Extended time is allowed at no charge for students working on school assignments.  Student IDs or proof of enrollment are required.
6. Black and white printed/copied pages are 5 cents each, Color printed/copied pages are 10 cents if you bring your paper the price remains the same.
7. Community patrons are allowed no more than 20 color or black and white printed/copied pages.
8. We do not scan papers to email or fax for community patrons.
9. Study group rooms are for students and not intended for community users.
10. The Library Public Computer Use Policy is to be observed in conjunction with all existing policies and procedures of Bethel University.
11. There are no interlibrary loan privileges for Community patrons. 

Note-The Library Staff reserves the right to: 

1. Recall any books on loan to be turned in immediately
2. To remove any patron conducting themselves in an unacceptable manner
3. An unacceptable manner is determined by the library staff

All rules and regulations are set by Bethel University and are subject to change.                                                                 

We expect complete cooperation when asked to observe these rules.