NPC Libraries Loan Policy

Check Out / Borrow - NPC library card needed

Eligibility

NPC students present NPC student ID card for library card. Community members must present photo ID proving residency in Navajo or Apache County and be 18 years old. Exceptions for 15-17 year olds - check with library staff.

Type of Material	# of Items	Loan Period	Renew
Books	25 (5 for community)	3 weeks	once unless someone has requested it
Sound recordings	included in 25(included in 5)	3 weeks	once unless someone has requested it
Visual recordings	2	1 week	no
Journals/magazines/ newspapers	in library use	in library use	none
Data on CD	2	3 weeks	once unless someone has requested it
Microfiche - Government Document Collection ** Click on link	in library use	in library use	none
Microfilm ** Click on link	in library use	in library use	none
Course Reserves (all formats)	varies by course - ask librarian		no

Return

Items can be returned at any NPC library. Place items in labeled return areas. Do not lay on the desk. Outside book returns are available at most locations.

Late Returns / Overdue

Type of Material	Fee	Maximum Fee
Books, sound recordings, CD	$ .25/day	$ 8.00 per title
Visual recordings	$1.00/day	$10.00 per title
Interlibrary loan	$ .50/day	$15.00 per title
Course reserves	$3.00/hr	$21.00 per title

Lost

Borrowers must pay for replacement costs. Bills not paid within 21 days are reported to the NPC Business Office and charged an additional non-refundable $5.00 fee.

Damaged

Borrowers must pay $2.00 fee for repairs. Borrowers will be charged the replacement cost for items that cannot be repaired. Bills not paid within 21 days are reported to the NPC Business Office and charged an additional non-refundable $5.00 fee.

Recall

If the item you borrowed is due or late and someone has requested it, you will receive a recall notice. Return the item immediately. A late fee of $3.00 per day will be charged with a maximum fee of $21.00. Fee is not charged for a 3 day grace period beginning with the date on the recall notice. This does not apply to Reserves - fines begin immediately.

Hold/Requests

Requests for items owned by NPC are made via the online Library Catalog. Click on the Hold/Request icon in the Copy Tab. Fill out the form. Barcode from your library card is required. When library contacts you that item has arrived, please pick it up immediately. Items not picked up within 5 days will be returned.

Microfiche will only be sent to campus libraries where microfiche reader/printers are available. Requests from centers will be filled by a printed copy at $ .10/page. Please read the title record to know how many pages will be printed.

Microfilm will not be sent to other libraries. Print copies will be sent for the student. Cost is $ .10/page.