Borrowing Policies
Patron Type:
Borrowing Policies
Location
Circulation Services are located on the Main Floor of Drake Memorial Library.
Phone: (585) 395-2277; Fax: (585) 395-5651
Circulation/Reserves Manager: Robin Catlin, (585) 395-2123
Undergraduate Students
- Your Eagle One ID Card is your Library card. Be sure to bring it with you when you come to the Library.
- You must have a valid Eagle One ID Card in order to borrow materials from Drake Library. The Eagle One ID Card can be obtained from BASC
- If you don't have your Eagle One ID Card with you and you need immediate borrowing privileges, a temporary student library card is available at the Circulation Desk for $2.00. It will see you through the semester. You will need to present proof of enrollment (student registration).
- You may use and borrow books from any SUNY university, college, or community college library simply by showing your Brockport Eagle One ID Card. This "Open Access" program allows you to do research across the State!
Graduate Students
- Your Eagle One ID Card is your Library card. Be sure to bring it with you when you come to the Library.
- You must have a valid Eagle One ID Card in order to borrow materials from Drake Library. The Eagle One ID Card can be obtained from BASC
- If you don't have your Eagle One ID Card with you and you need immediate borrowing privileges, a temporary student library card is available at the Circulation Desk for $2.00. It will see you through the semester. You will need to present proof of enrollment (student registration).
- You may use and borrow books from any SUNY university, college, or community college library simply by showing your Brockport Eagle One ID Card. This "Open Access" program allows you to do research across the State!
- You can get borrowing privileges at most Rochester area academic libraries through the Rochester Regional Library Council. "Access" card applications are available at the Circulation Desk or by clicking here: RRLC Access Card Application. Applications must be turned into the Circulation desk in Drake.
Faculty & Staff
- Your Eagle One ID Card is your Library card. Be sure to bring it with you when you come to the Library.
- You must have a valid Eagle One ID Card in order to borrow materials from Drake Library. The Eagle One ID Card can be obtained from BASC
- You may use and borrow books from any SUNY university, college, or community college library simply by showing your Brockport Eagle One ID Card. This "Open Access" program allows you to do research across the State!
- You can get borrowing privileges at most Rochester area academic libraries through the Rochester Regional Library Council. "Access" card applications are available at the Circulation Desk or by clicking here: RRLC Access Card Application. Applications must be turned into the Circulation desk in Drake.
- You have an academic year loan period. If you wish to keep any items longer, they must be renewed.
Alumni
- Alumni are eligible for a library Courtesy Card at no charge. You can apply at the Circulation Desk. Please bring identification with you.
- Users may borrow materials from the general collection, up to 20 checked out at any one time.
- Users may borrow books from the general collection for 30 days.
- Users may renew any books not wanted by another user.
- Use of the card may be extended to immediate family members (spouses and children).
Courtesy card users are subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to the use of library materials, including those relating to recalled books, overdue fines and charges for lost materials. Borrowers who do not pay such fines and charges will be blocked from further circulation privileges until such fines are paid.
These privileges do not include other library services such as Computer Search Services, or remote access to licensed bibliographic databases.
Area Residents (Community Members)
- Residents of the counties of Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee are eligible to apply for a library Courtesy Card. You must be over 18 years of age, and have proof of residency. There is an annual fee of $25.00.
- Users may borrow materials from the general collection, up to 20 checked out at any one time.
- Users may borrow books from the general collection for 30 days.
- Users may renew any books not wanted by another user.
- Use of the card may be extended to immediate family members (spouses and children).
Courtesy card users are subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to the use of library materials, including those relating to recalled books, overdue fines and charges for lost materials. Borrowers who do not pay such fines and charges will be blocked from further circulation privileges until such fines are paid.
These privileges do not include other library services such as Computer Search Services, Interlibrary Loan or remote access to licensed bibliographic databases.
SUNY Students, Faculty, Staff from Other Campuses:
- Through the "Open Access" program, you may borrow at SUNY Brockport. You must have a valid ID from your home institution, or proof of current registration.
RRLC "Access Card" holders:
- Our Library honors the RRLC Access card. Faculty members and matriculated graduate students at most Rochester area libraries are eligible for an Access card. Please contact your home institution library. RRLC Access Card Application.
Loan Periods and Renewals
Loan periods depend on the type of item you have checked out. Typical loan periods are as follows; however always check the due date on the item:
| Type of Item | Typical Loan Period | How to Renew | Overdue Fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular circulating item | 4 weeks | May renew twice. |
$.25 item/day |
| Course Reserve | 2 hours, in library use only | non-renewable | $2.00 1st hour $0.25 add'l hours |
| Videos | 7 days for regular 2 days for documentaries |
Bring to Library | $2.00 / day |
| Interlibrary Loan | Set by lending library | Renew via ILLiad subject to the lending library's approval |
Regular circulating items may be renewed twice. You will need your ID card and the items. We will need you to read the barcode numbers for the items you have checked out.
Holds & Recalls
- Although the normal loan period is four weeks, all books are subject to recall after two weeks. Patrons will be notified in writing if a book they have has been recalled. If a recalled book is not returned by the new due date, fines accrue at $1.00 per day until the item is returned.
- Holds can be placed in person, by phone at (585) 395-2277 or via Instant Messenger at DrakeCirc.
- Copies of items that are checked out may be obtained through Interlibrary Loan.
Fines & Penalties
- For overdue fines, please see the above table.
- Lost book charges: The price of the book as established in "Books in Print" or a default price of $45.00 for out-of-print books. A $15.00 processing fee is added to all replacement costs.
- Recall charges: $1.00 per day, to a maximum of $15.00.
- Service charge: A $3.00 service charge is added to an account overdue more than 90 days.
- Collection Agency: The Library participates in the College's Collection Agency procedures. If an account is turned over to the Collection Agency, the patron will be responsible for all additional fees and penalties added by the Agency.
Traces
- If you are unable to find an item that the Library Catalog says is "IN", please ask for a Trace Card at the Circulation Desk or fill out the online form here. We will search for the item, and notify you when we have found it.
Returning Items
All non-book materials (videos, cassettes, etc.) should be returned directly to the desk where they were checked out.
Reserve materials should be handed to a desk worker so they can be checked in immediately.
Circulating books can be returned to book drops in the following locations:
- Circulation Desk at Drake Memorial Library
- Outside book drops at the front entrance to the Library and on the west side of the Library on the ground level
- The College at Brockport MetroCenter
Receipts for returns are issued upon request if items are returned directly to the Circulation Desk.
The mailing address for returning items is:
Circulation Desk
Drake Memorial Library
350 New Campus Drive
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, New York 14420
Responsibility for Library Materials
- Patrons are responsible for all materials borrowed with their ID card. We do not honor cards presented by anyone other than the patron whose name appears on the card, unless previous proxy borrowing privileges have been established.
- Report lost or stolen ID cards to the Library and to the University Police office.
Transparencies
- Are available from the Circulation Desk for $.30 per plastic sheet, plus the $.10 photocopy charge ($.40 total). Only transparencies purchased from the Circulation Desk may be used in library photocopiers. Others tend to "melt" and damage our machines.
