CIRCULATION SERVICES

The Circulation Desk is the main service point for patrons to register [fill in user profile form], check out and return materials, request reserve materials, make inquiries and request change for photocopying, request directions, etc.  A  librarian and trained staff members are on duty to assist patrons.

CHECK OUT PROCEDURES
A valid college identification card or identification through Mississippi Virtual Community College must be presented to borrow materials.  Only East Central Community College or 
Mississippi Virtual Community College students, faculty, staff and administration are eligible to check out materials from Burton Library.  Other patrons may use the Library with some restrictions.

LOAN PERIOD
Circulating books are checked out for two weeks, with renewal privileges, providing a "Hold" is not placed on the item(s).  Videos are checked out only to faculty.  Reference materials, reserve materials and periodicals are for  library use only.

LIBRARY FINES
Fines accrue at $.10 per day for overdue books.  During the days that the library is closed, no fine is assessed for those days.  Students are encourage to check the Student Daily Bulletin, campus bulletin boards, and Library Newsletter to ensure that they are not delinquent with the Library.  All patrons are asked to clear with the library before withdrawing from school or before the semester or session ends.

HOLDS
Patrons may place items on hold.  Items placed on "hold"  will be held for three school days.

RULES OF CONDUCT
Patrons are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner by following these guidelines:
l.  Remember that each area of the library is designated as a "quiet zone"
2. Do not bring food or beverages
3. Turn cell phones off
4. Do not bring headphones, radios, CD players, etc.
5. Do not misuse library property