Welcome to Harry A. Sprague Library

 

Montclair State University's Sprague Library serves the educational and leisure reading needs of the University community and the public.  This brochure presents an overview of the policies and services governing the use of Circulating Books, Reserves, and certain Government Documents for community borrowers.

 

The Circulation Department facilitates access to the Library's Circulating Books, Reserves, and Government Documents collections by offering a variety of services to Library patrons that includes registering for borrowing privileges, checking out and returning circulating books, requesting searches for books that may be missing from the Stacks, and paying library fines and fees.  Patrons may also receive assistance in locating books in the Stacks Areas or Sorting Room.

 

The Department, located in the Lobby on the Main Level, is open during Library hours and may be contacted at (973)-655-4288.

 

Eligibility and Identification

 

Individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older who reside in municipalities within Essex or Passaic County can borrow library materials after registering for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk.  At registration, community borrowers must provide their name, home address, home telephone number, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission driver's license number or non-driver photo ID card number, and a current public library card.  Library materials may not be checked out unless this information is provided.  Patrons must present their public library card and NJ Motor Vehicle Commission driver's license or another form of identification to verify residence in a municipality within Essex or Passaic County each time they want to borrow library materials.  Library cards are not transferable.  Borrowers must present their own library card to check out books. Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out on their library card.

 

Loan Period and Renewals

 

The loan period is twenty-eight (28) days with no renewal privilege.

 

Limit

 

A cumulative, maximum of three (3) books can be checked out at any given time.

 

Generally, library materials in other formats cannot circulate unless they accompany other items being checked out, for example, books with accompanying CD-ROMS.

 

Recalls and Holds

 

The Library can recall books in circulation if needed for Reserves or requested by another patron.  Recalled books must be returned immediately.  Failure to return books that have been recalled will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.

 

Community borrowers may not recall books currently checked out or place Holds.

 

Fines and Fees

 

A fine of $.25 will be charged daily for each overdue book.

 

A fee of $70.00 (average price of $60.00 plus $10.00 for processing) will be charged for lost books.  However, the Library retains the right to determine the value of any lost book. No refunds will be given for books returned after payment has been made.  Costs will be assessed for damage to library materials.

 

Borrowing privileges will be suspended until overdue books are returned, or the library obligation is paid.

 

Payment may be made either in person or via mail by cash, check, or money order.  Make checks or money orders payable to Montclair State University and indicate the borrower's driver's license number in the memo area.  Bring or send payment, along with notice received, directly to the Circulation Department at Sprague Library.  Unpaid fines and fees will be referred to a collection agency.

 

Restrictions

 

Reserves are for the exclusive use of Montclair State University students.

 

 

 

Last Updated June 30, 2008