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• LibGuides - Remote Policy
• LibGuides - Research Process
• Beeghly Library Catalog
• OhioLINK Catalog
• Databases
• Journal Finder
• Citation Finder
• Interlibrary Loan
• Research Guides
• Course Reserves
• My Account & Renewals
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Hours
PLEASE NOTE: Face masks will be provided if needed and are required when interacting with library staff. To limit inter-person contact, patrons must first wait in the entry way for assistance from the Circulation desk.
| Summer Hours | (hours for the 2020 Summer Semester) |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Normal operating hours:
| Regular Library Hours | (hours during academic year) |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:45 AM - 11 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 1 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM - 11 PM |
Contact Information
| Front Desk | (419) 448-2104 |
| Instructional Resource Center (IRC) | (419) 448-2136 |
| Interlibrary Loan | (419) 448-2108 |
| Library Director | (419) 448-2106 |
| Acquisitions | (419) 448-2098 |
| University Archives | (419) 448-2087 |
| library@heidelberg.edu |
Circulation Policies
A Heidelberg ID card or a Beeghly Library patron card is necessary for materials to be checked out. Area residents may use the library by purchasing a Community Card; adults $5, students $2. Community members under 18-years-old must be with a parent to sign up for a card.
Loan Periods & Fines
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewals | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 21 days | 6 | $.50/day |
| Periodicals | Library use only | N/A | N/A |
| Government documents | 21 days | 6 | $.50/day |
| CDs & records | 21 days | 6 | $.50/day |
| DVDs & videos | 7 days | none | $.50/day |
| OhioLINK books | 21 days | 6 | $.50/day |
| OhioLINK media* | 7 days | none | $.50/day |
| *videos, DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs | |||
| Reserve items | set by professor | none | $.50/hour |
| Laptops | 2 hours inside library | 4 | $.50/hour |
| Headphones and computer cables | 2 hours inside library | 4 | $.50/hour |
Borrowing Privileges
- Undergraduate students may borrow a total of 50 items at a time. Graduate students, faculty, and staff may borrow up to 200 items.
- Community patrons may borrow up to 5 items at a time. All materials are subject to a 24-hour recall if needed by someone in the Heidelberg community.
- Community patrons may use the library computers to do research using the library catalog, databases, and government resources.
Renewals
- Items may be renewed online, by calling the library, 419-448-2104, or by bringing the item in. To renew online, click on My Account.
- Renewals can only be made within 7 days of the item’s due date. Renewals made after the item is overdue will have the amount of the fine added to the patron record.
- Renewals will be denied if a hold has been placed on an item.
Fines and Overdue Materials
- A fine of $10 or more on a patron’s record will block their account and prevent them from borrowing items or requesting items from OhioLINK.
- There is a 7 day grace period for items that circulate 21 days. Fines for items returned after that period will start from the original due date.
- Materials not returned within 30 days after the due date are considered lost and the patron will be charged a replacement fee of $125. The fine is reduced to $50 when the item is returned.
- All fines may be paid in the library. Unpaid fines are periodically sent to the Business Office and must be paid there.
