Using the LVR Library

Who may borrow materials from the LVR library?

LVR tutors, students, staff, and board members may borrow from the library.

How do I sign out library items?

• Remove white and green cards from the pocket
• Print your name and the current date (month/day/year) on each card
• Put both cards in the container marked "cards from books borrowed"
• Insert a "date due" card in the pocket before removing the item from the library.
• Follow this procedure for each item borrowed from the library.

How do I return library materials?

• Find the yellow return forms at the sign-out desk and fill one out.
• Rubber-band materials together with the yellow return form and place them in the bin next to the sign-out desk.
• Be sure "date due" cards are in the pockets.
• Before returning tapes, please rewind and return to their proper containers.

How do I renew library materials?

• Renewals may be handled in person, by phone, by , or by mail. If renewing in person, renewal forms are available at the sign-out desk.
• Renewal information should include the borrower's name, item titles, and copy numbers of the materials being renewed. Materials may be listed on one renewal form.
• Put renewal forms in container marked "cards from books borrowed."

How do I order books?

If you wish to purchase a book for your use or your student's use you may order directly from the publisher. A list of our principal suppliers is available from the librarian.

What are the borrower's responsibilities?

• The borrower is responsible for all materials taken from the library.
• The borrower is expected to pay for lost or damaged materials.
• There is a limit of six items which a borrower may have on loan at any one time.
• There is a limit of one audio or video item (book/tape set, book/CD set, CD, DVD, videotape) which a borrower may have on loan at any one time.
• Library items may be borrowed for up to 3 months with an option to renew for 3 additional months.
• Materials should be returned as soon after use as possible as a courtesy to other library users. If materials are one-of-a-kind and/or in high demand, renewal may be denied.

What if my library materials are overdue?

• If books are overdue a reminder notice will be sent. We hope this doesn't happen too often; postage is expensive and our money can be better spent to expand our collections.
• If the notice is not followed by the return or renewal of the books or by payment for the books, the borrower will be called. If the call does not produce the desired results, it may be necessary to revoke borrowing privileges.

What are the library hours?

• The same as our office hours.
• When the office is closed, you may return library materials by leaving them in the mailbox at the side of the building that faces Elmwood Avenue.
• You may call the office and request that library items be signed out to you and left in the mailbox on the Elmwood side of the building for pickup after hours.