Library General Information & Policies

Resources
The library supports our massage and acupuncture school programs through a substantial collection of books, videos, audio cassettes, and journals. These materials are available to our students, faculty and staff to consult or borrow. A computer for word processing and Internet access is also available.

Access
Library hours are posted on the door. For special consultation please contact the librarian for an appointment.

Library Cards
The ID card issued by our massage and acupuncture school serves as the library card. Cards are non-transferable.

Library use policies

• Book bags are not allowed in the library.
• Cell phones and beepers must be turned off in order not to disturb other users.
• Food and drink cannot be consumed in the library, in order to avoid pests and/or damage to library materials.
• Smoking and use of tobacco related products are prohibited in the library.

Borrowing Responsibilities
Faculty, staff and students are accountable for all library materials borrowed under their ID number and will be responsible for late fines, replacement costs and any other charges connected with damaged or lost material.

Loan Periods
Books : Two weeks
Videos and tapes : One week
Journals : In library use only

Renewals
Material may be renewed for another regular loan period if there is not another person waiting to borrow such material. It is the borrower's responsibility to return or renew materials on of before their due date.

Overdue Fines
After a book is overdue one month, replacement charges will be generated for the overdue material. Replacement costs will be based upon the actual cost of the material.

• The minimum replacement cost is $30.00, to which is added a $10.00 processing fee.
• Damaged material that requires replacement will be assessed for replacement cost fees, see above.

Search Requests
If an item that is supposed to be available cannot be found on the shelves, give the information to the library staff and they will look for the item and notify you as soon as it is found.

Returning Material
All items being returned must be given to library personnel.

Recommend a Purchase
Suggestions to purchase library materials are welcomed. Please fill out the appropriate form and return it to the librarian.

Library Evaluation
On an annual basis, students and faculty are asked to fill out a library survey. This helps our massage and acupuncture school evaluate its library holdings and services.