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Circulating Books
There is a grace period of three days for overdue circulating books. After three days there is a charge of $0.20 for the first 10 days, then $1.00 a day thereafter. The maximum overdue charge for each circulating book is $100.00.
ConnectNY Book Loans
Overdue fines for ConnectNY books are a $1.00 per day for each book, with a maximum overdue charge of $100.
DVDs and Video Cassettes
There is a grace period of one day. After one day, there is a charge of $1.00 per day from the time the item was due. The maximum overdue charge for each item is $50.00. An additional fine of $1.00 per day will be added if the item has been recalled when the item is overdue.
Two-Hour Reserve
There is a grace period of one hour for reserve material. After the one hour, there is a charge of $0.50 per hour for the first 2 hours, then $1.00 an hour thereafter. The maximum overdue charge for each Reserve Item is $100.00.
Overnight, Two-Day and Seven-Day Reserve
There is a charge of $1.00 per day from the time the item was due. The maximum overdue charge for each reserve item is $100.00.
How to Return Books
Books may be returned to the circulation desk at Swirbul, to the book slots in the Library, or to the circulation desks of the other University Libraries (Science, Hauppauge, and Manhattan). When Swirbul Library is closed, books may be returned to the outside book drop.
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Lost Materials
Any library material that is lost must be reported immediately. Any library material not returned within a semester after the due date will be declared lost. The borrower will be responsible for the cost of its replacements. The charge is the cost of the item, a $15 processing fee, and the $15 maximum overdue charges. For more information, see Borrowing Privileges.
If an item is found and returned after payment has been made, an adjusted refund is given if a replacement has not been ordered. The adjusted refund is the price of the book and the processing fee.
NOTE: Failure to return library materials or to clear outstanding fines may result in the holding of official transcripts, or diplomas, or the revoking of library privileges.
Damaged or Mutilated Materials
If library material is returned in such poor condition that it can no longer be circulated, the borrower is responsible for replacing the material. The charge to the borrower is the cost of the material plus a $15 processing fee. For faculty, administrators, and staff, go to Borrowing Privileges.
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To extend the borrowing period for a library item you have checked out, go to ALICAT and click on the link labeled "Your Library Record." Enter your name and Adelphi University ID number (if you don't know your ID#, click on the link provided on that page to retrieve it). Once you have accessed your library record, you will see a link indicating the number of items you have checked out. Click on that link to display item details. At that point, you will have the option of renewing one or more items by selecting the titles you want to renew and clicking the "Renew Selected" button.
You can renew an item you have checked out within 7 days of its due date. If you attempt to renew prior to that, you will receive notification that you are unable renew at that time.
Alternatively, books may be renewed by bringing them in to any of the four circulation desks (Swirbul, Hauppauge, or Manhattan).
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All books are subject to recall after 14 days. Visit the Access Services Desk to recall a book currently on loan. When a book has been recalled, the borrower will receive a Recall Notice in the mail, and the book must be returned by the new due date. Charges for overdue recalled books are $1.00 per day.
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Books are arranged by call number, in both alphabetical and numerical order. Call numbers appear from top to bottom on the book:
LB
2395
.C648
1991
- The first letter of the call number represents the subject.
- The second letter represents a subdivision of that subject.
- The first set of numbers refers to an area of study within that subdivision.
- The second set of numbers is a code that represents the author's name, book title, and subject. It should be read as a decimal, i.e., .648.
- The last number represents the year of publication.
In the example above, L represents education, and LB is theory and practice of education.
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There is a small lab located on the second floor of Swirbul Library near the Reference Desk. It is called the Sager Lab and is dedicated to electronic resources research. If you want to search for articles in our online databases and journals and think you might need some help navigating these resources, use this lab. Reference librarians are there to assist you.
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Swirbul Library is committed to providing information and instruction in support of the educational, research, cultural, and student life programs of Adelphi University. It is our policy to make every reasonable attempt to ensure access to collections and services to all, including persons with disabilities. The purpose of this page is to make patrons aware of the various materials, equipment, and services which Swirbul Library can provide.
Building Access
There is ramp access from the designated disability parking spaces in Parking Lot 7 to the Swirbul Library front door, which is button-operated and power-assisted. All public service floors are accessible by elevators, which are equipped with braille button labels and emergency telephones.
Restroom
A unisex restroom with adaptive equipment is located on the first floor behind the Access Services Desk.
Specialized Equipment
In addition to all of the software listed on the Assistive Technology page, the Information Commons, on the second floor, houses specialized equipment including the Optelec Clearview 500 closed-circuit televisions, Easy Listener Phonic Ear devices, Victor Reader for Books on CD, Talking Calculators,
Franklin Language Master,
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LED Magnifying Lamp, and a Zoomtext PC and scanner. Please see the Assistive Technology page for more information on these items. There is also a computer with a large monitor in the Sager Lab on the second floor, intended for those with only slight visual impairment. In addition, a hand-held magnifier may be borrowed for in-house use from any public services desk. There is a TTY phone in the lobby for the hearing impaired.
Services
Reference assistance is available at the Reference Desk and help in retrieving materials may be requested from the Access Services Desk. The Copy Center will assist individuals with special needs with photocopying. In addition, any Swirbul Library staff member will accommodate reasonable requests from those that need help or will provide direction for assistance.
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