Salem State Library

Policies

Animals

Pets or other animals are not allowed in the library building. The only exception to this rule is seeing-eye, hearing-ear, or other animal aides to handicapped patrons. Approved by the Library Program Area, 10/7/99

Bicycles

Salem State College Library does not permit bicycles to be brought into the library building. For student convenience, a bicycle rack is located in the Meier Hall courtyard area. All skateboards and in-line/roller skates must be carried in the library building. Approved by the Library Program Area, 10/7/99

Borrowing

Who May Borrow?
Students, faculty and staff of Salem State College with a valid ID may borrow library materials. Patrons of NOBLE libraries may borrow materials upon presentation of their current valid college ID or public library card. No other form of ID accepted. Students, faculty and staff from any other Massachusetts state institution of higher education may borrow materials upon presentation of their current valid ID.

• Loan Period
  Library materials circulate for three weeks and may be renewed a a total of two times. Public library patrons may check out a total of ten items with one renewal. Faculty may borrow for a semester.
• Renewal
  Items not on hold for another patron may be renewed two times. Renewal may be done in person, or over the phone. Either the materials, or an ID are required for renewal.
• Recalls/Holds
  Items currently checked out may be placed on hold, or recalled from the current patron. If an item is placed on hold, the current patron will not be able to renew it, and must return it by the due date. To place a hold please speak to someone at the Circulation Desk.

Internet Policy

The Salem State College Library provides internet access to all of its users. The internet is a global electronic network which supplements the library's collection and enables it to fulfill its vision of serving "as a gateway to global knowledge". Access to the internet's vast array of information sources, many of which are otherwise unavailable, is a vital component of the research process. 

Reserves

How to Find Out What's on Reserve:

Course Reserves Location:
Items placed on course reserve are available at the circulation desk.

• Who May Borrow Course Reserves:
  Members of the Salem State community with a current valid ID may borrow materials. Students may borrow two items at any one time.
• Reserves Borrowing Policy:
  Most items circulate for two hours for use in the library only. Some items may be checked out overnight; these items are due one hour after the library opens.
• Reserves Guidelines:
  For more information on how to place materials on reserve, please see our Reserves Guidelines.

Student Papers

While Salem State College Library is sympathetic to instructor's needs, due to security and confidentiality concerns, no department of the library may serve as a collection point or pick-up point for student homework. An exception to this policy is when a librarian is the instructor of a class.  

Unattended Children

• Children are welcome in the library when accompanied by an adult. However, we are concerned about their safety and welfare. Parents or caregivers are responsible for monitoring the activities and regulating the behavior of their children while the children are in the library.
• Chidren unattended by an adult may be asked to leave the library; Salem State College Police may be notified. By unattended is meant not having a responsible adult in the immediate proximity. Children accompanying an adult are the responsibility of that adult and are expected to refrain or be restrained from actions or noise which might be disturbing to library users.
• High school and junior high students working on school assignments or other research may use the library unaccompanied providing they do so in an orderly manner.