Circulation Policies: Policies

In order to preserve an environment conducive to studying, cell phones must be set to a no-ring setting while in the Library.

• Quiet cell phone conversations are allowed on the first floor.
• Those using the second floor are asked to move to the first floor to answer or make any calls.
  

The use of cell phones can be distracting to others. Your compliance will help to make the Library a productive and comfortable place for all to work, study and gather.

The Library reserves the right to ask an individual to leave the Library if he or she is using a cell phone in the library at a level that is disturbing to others.

The Library abides by the American Library Association Code of Ethics which affirms each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.

All Library patron records and circulation records are confidential. Library employees will not disclose any information concerning your library registration or circulation activity.

In addition, all student information is protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Any requests for patron information should be referred to the Library Director.

Most snack food and covered drinks may be consumed in the library, though we ask that they be kept away from our computers and other electronic equipment.

Spills should be reported to a library staff member immediately to ensure quick cleanup.

Meals and excessively messy or aromatic foods should be consumed in the sitting area outside of the library entrance.

The library works to maintain an environment conducive to quiet study.

The first floor is an area designated for quiet group conversations.

The second floor of the library is designated as an individual quiet study area.

The LCSC Libary is unable to borrow required course textbooks via Interlibrary Loan.  Textbook collections are usually reserved for campus-use only and are not loaned to other libraries.

Required course textbooks may be purchased at the LCSC Bookstore.

The LCSC Library is an academic library that strives to provide an atmosphere conducive to study and research for the students, faculty and staff at the college. All LCSC library patrons are subject to the LCSC Code of Conduct. Children are welcome in the LCSC Library under the following guidelines.

• Children under 14 years of age are welcome in the library when accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Library employees are unable to monitor children in the facility. Individuals with disruptive children will be asked to leave the LCSC Library.

• High school age students (ages 14-17) may use the library and its resources without being accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children 14 - 17 are eligible for LCSC library cards with a valid student ID and a parent's signature. Individuals must present an LCSC library card for Internet access. Use of library computers is available up to 30 minutes per day for this patron group. All patrons using library computers are subject to college and state rules governing appropriate use of technology.