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Fines and Fees

McLennan Community College Library aims to promote access to our resources by eliminating overdue fines. Patrons are encouraged to return items promptly but late returns will not incur financial penalties.

However, if a library item is returned damaged, the patron will be responsible for replacement costs. Similarly, if an item is reported lost, a replacement fee will be charged.

Lost Items

An item is assumed lost after 40 days past the due date and a hold will be placed on the patron’s account until the item is returned. In the event that you cannot find and return the item, you will be charged the replacement cost of the book plus a $5 processing fee. If the item is a book that is no longer in print, you will be charged a flat fee of $20 for paperback books or $30 for hardcover books.

Damaged Items

Items are considered damaged at staff's discretion. As with lost books, you will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $5 processing fee. If the item is a book that is no longer in print, you will be charged a flat fee of $20 for paperback books or $30 for hardcover books.

No charges for normal wear and tear, i.e. slight bending at corners, creasing on spine, etc.

Damages that do not fall under normal wear and tear:

• Missing cover/pages
• Extremely bent cover/pages
• Wetness/mold damage
• Food stains
• Oil residue
• Stickiness
• Pencil, ink, highlight markings
• Tears, cuts
• Graffiti
• Other unusual damage

For questions, please contact the library staff. Thank you for helping us maintain our collection!

MCC Computer Use Policy

MCC Computer Use Policy makes provisions for policies that apply to specific computers systems or networks operated by specific units of the college such as the Library. Library computer users should consult computer area supervisors for further information about specific use guidelines or to express questions or concerns regarding computer use.

•Demand for computers in the library's open access computer areas is often very heavy. During peak use periods, you may be asked to surrender the computer you are using if you are not doing academic work. It is expected that all MCC students will respect the rights of others, including the right of access to academic computing resources.

•Computers in the Library are to be used primarily for research and information to support classes being taken at MCC. Priority use of computers goes to current MCC students, faculty and staff.

•Computer users must not change any computer settings or deliberately download files to the hard disks of computers. This includes downloading to the desktop or desktop folders, since downloaded files may be infected with computer viruses. If a program or file is accidentally downloaded, please contact Library computer technicians at once.

•Students should not use DOS commands on library computers, since this may seriously interfere with the operation of network printers or other programs or the network.

•Use of Library computers for access to chat rooms, instant messaging, electronic games (except games used for instructional purposes), bulletin boards, and general Internet surfing for personal pleasure is discouraged, since such use may infringe on computer access and the rights of other students. Library faculty and staff are not responsible for enforcing prohibition on such use unless it (1) poses a danger to the security of the Library computer network, (2) interferes with the use of computer resources for instructional purposes, (3) infringes on access by other students to computers and/or information resources, or (4) constitutes a violation of College Policy or State or Federal Law.

•General use computers in the Library are equipped with the MS Office productivity suite, which includes MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a number of other specialized applications.

•Students and other computer users are expected to abide by the provisions of the MCC General Conduct Policy, which requires conduct according to standards of common decency and socially acceptable behavior. Violation of this policy may result in the suspension of computer use access, referral to the College Discipline Committee for appropriate disciplinary action, or referral to Law Enforcement.

•Electronic mail is considered to be a necessary and proper means of communication, and for that reason the College provides an official e-mail account for every student. All computer users are encouraged to use their individual student e-mail accounts since it provides automatic virus scanning and other protection against virus infection. Use of e-mail accounts from other sources may result in Library computers being infected with viruses or the accidental downloading and installation of unauthorized programs, including unsolicited advertising, “cookies,” and pop-up ads. Please exercise extreme caution in the use of any other e-mail programs, and do not open e-mail attachments received through these e-mail programs on Library computers.

•There is a per-page charge to print materials, including full-text articles, from Library computers. The amount of this per-page charge is determined by campus administration, not by the Library. The printer requires the use of a Highlander OneCard. Money can be put onto Highlander OneCard accounts at the terminal near the front entrance to the LTC, at other local terminals or on the Add Value machine located at the Circulation Desk.

•No food is allowed in the library's open access computer areas. Drinks in approved containers are permitted. Most of the rest of the Library is "Food Friendly," including the study rooms and the Rotunda.

The Information Desk closes 15 minutes before the Library closes each day to give the staff time to perform closing duties. Please finish all your work on the computer and pick up printed materials no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled closing.