Library Policies | Humber Libraries

Library Policies

Services for Students, Faculty and Staff

Loan Periods

Books
Four books in any one subject area and a total of 15 books at a time can be borrowed.

2 weeks with unlimited renewals (unless overdue or on hold).
3 day textbooks (no renewals)
7 day books (no renewals)

Reserves

Library use only: 1, 2 or 3 hrs
All other items are 1 day

Other Items

Library use only: Reference books, journals, records, videos
2 weeks: Language CDs, ESL, plays
3 days: Lakeshore audio CDs
7 days: TESL

The Library may suspend the borrowing privileges of any individual who fails to:

return library materials
observe library regulations
pay fines or replacement costs for lost or damaged items

Fines

Material not returned by the due date will be subject to fines. Watch the Renew items tutorial to avoid overdue fines.
All borrowers are responsible for fines incurred on any material signed out to their library cards.
If you sign out material for another student or friend on your card, you are held responsible.

Type of Material	Fine	Maximum Fine
Books 2 week loans Textbooks 7 - day loan Juvenile Paperbacks (popular reading) Reference (by special arrangement)	$0.25/day $1.00/day $0.50/day $0.10/day $0.10/day $3.00/day	$25.00 $60.00 $40.00 $10.00 $5.00 $60.00
Other Items: Hourly Reserve Daily Reserve Videos Audio CDs (3 day) Audio CDs (2 weeks) ESL/ESL Kits/TESL CD-ROMs Plays	$3.00/hr $3.00/hr $25.00/day $1.00/day $0.25/day $0.25/day $0.50/day $0.25/day	$24.00 $60.00 Day+$5/hr $25.00 $10.00 $5.00/$10.00 $10.00 $10.00

Lost or Damaged Items

All borrowers are responsible for the replacement costs of any lost or damaged items signed out to their card.
Note: If a lost item is found, a refund for the replacement and processing charges will be given. Adjustments to any fines will be made accordingly.

Returning students who have outstanding loans or fines will not be permitted to register until they have paid their fines and either returned the material or paid the replacement costs.

Graduating students who have not returned all library materials by the end of the academic year and/or have unpaid fines must clear his or her fines and either return the materials or pay replacement costs, in order to receive official transcripts, certificates, degrees or diplomas.

Activate your Library Account

Bring your ID to the circulation desk. Check the library hours.

	Required ID	Benefits	Expiry Date
Students	Student card (full-time) Admit to class + photo ID (part-time)	Borrow the print and music collection Use the video collection on campus Online account management options Remote access to our online resources	End of semester
Faculty	*Proof of employment status: college issued photo ID cards or pay stub	Borrow the print and music collection Borrow the video collection Online account management options Remote access to our online resources	3 years
Staff	Same as faculty	Borrow the print and music collection Borrow the video collection Online account management options Remote access to our online resources	3 years

For non-Humber users, see our Services for Other Users page for details.

Collections

Code of conduct

Humber Libraries provide space, materials, and assistance for students, faculty, staff and the public to pursue their work and studies in a positive and productive learning environment in which all persons treat each other with respect and courtesy.

The Library Code of Conduct applies to all areas of the library, including book areas, study spaces, group study rooms, stairwells and washrooms.

Out of considerations for others:

Noise and Conversation
- The libraries are zoned for different levels of noise.
- North Campus: No cell phone conversations in the 24 Hour Study Room & on the 5th Floor.
  - The 5th Floor and 24 Hour Study Room are zoned for silent study.
  - The 4th Floor is zoned for quiet study.
- Lakeshore Campus: The Seminar Room is zoned for silent study.
  - The Lower Floor is zoned for quiet study.
  - Around the service desk & stand-up computer area please keep noise at a level that is respectful to the other users of the library.
- Audio devices must be listened to on headphones, not external speakers.
- Headphone volume should not distract other library users.

Disruptive Behaviour
- Library users who are disturbed by the conversations or activities of those around them should approach the offenders and request that they stop.
- Security and/or Library staff will become involved if the offenders don't stop.

Food and Drinks
- Food and drinks are allowed inside the library.
- Food is not allowed at computers and viewing stations.
- Avoid handling library materials while you are eating and/or drinking.
- Please put your wrappers and containers in the trash & recycling bins.

Computers
- Library computers are intended for academic use.
- No gaming is permitted.
- No Facebook use on Library computers from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
- Food is not allowed at library computers.
- No parking personal belongings at computers for extended periods.
- Headphone volume should not distract other library users.

24 Hour Study Room (North Campus) & Seminar Room (Lakeshore Campus)
- These rooms are for silent study.
- No talking is allowed.
- Put your cell phone on vibrate.
- You can not hold a study space for extended periods by leaving your jacket or bag. Do not park your items here.
- Do not listen to audio devices.

Theft and vandalism

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