Circulation Policy

Identification:

  • Students, faculty, and staff are required to present a current ASU identication when borrowing materials.
  • Materials will be loaned only to the person to whom the ID card is issued.
  • The person whose name appears on the checkout form is responsible for returning the borrowed materials.
  • There are no exceptions.
  • All equipment must be returned to the Media Center circulation desk.
  • It is the borrower's responsibility to note the date and time of check out and return all items to the circulation desk.
  • Videos may be placed in the drop box located in the lobby outside the Media Center after operational hours.

Fines:

  • It is the borrower's responsibility to return materials when they are due.
  • Fines are imposed not to penalize the patron nor as a means of revenue, but rather to insure materials or equipment are returned promptly for the use of others.
  • University regulations require that all unpaid fines be reported to the University Registrar at the close of the semester.
  • Students who have not settled their Media Services accounts before the end of the semester will not be permitted to graduate, to register for a subsequent semester, or to secure a transcript of their record at the University until such accounts are settled.
  • Fines are assessed for overdues as follows:
    • $1.25 per hour, per item, plus $5 overnight.

Loss/Damage Fees:

  • Lost Materials: Cost of materials plus $10.00 processing fee
  • Loss of Equipment: Cost of equipment replacement plus $10.00 processing fee
  • Damage of Equipment: Cost of Repair plus $10.00 processing fee.

Fines will be paid at the Media Center Circulation desk.

 


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