Policies
Policies
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Access to resources and services at the CSI Library is available to students, faculty, and staff who hold current, validated identification cards from the College of Staten Island (CSI); from any other college within the City University of New York (CUNY); and from Empire State College. Identification cards must be equipped with a valid library barcode, which can be obtained from the Circulation Desk. A library barcode is required to borrow circulating books and course reserve materials. Circulating books may be taken out of the library for an extended time period while reserve materials are loaned for use only in the library for a two-hour time period. A library barcode is also necessary for use of all audiovisual materials from Media Services. A valid CSI email account is required for off-campus access to the library's electronic resources and databases.
The CSI Library is a member of the larger consortium of CUNY Libraries, which provides library services to the 20 campuses that make up CUNY. CSI students, faculty, and staff with valid CSI ID cards and library barcodes may access and borrow books from any library within the CUNY system. Users can request books from other CUNY libraries through the CUNY+ Union Catalog (learn how). Users may also access databases and electronic resources for which CUNY Central has purchased university-wide licenses. A library barcode is required to access CUNY-wide databases from off-campus.
ID cards can be obtained at the Office of Public Safety, located in 2A-108. ID cards must be validated every semester. To validate your ID card, bring your ID and a current Bursar's bill (if a student) or employee pay stub (if faculty or staff) to the Office of Public Safety, or to the Library's Circulation Desk.
Students in the CSI Continuing Education program, visiting scholars, CSI alumni, and retired CSI faculty and staff members may use the Library and may borrow books and other materials when presenting a current, validated identification card. Alumni may obtain a CSI Alumni Card through the CSI Alumni Association, located in 1A-111. All other groups listed above should contact the Office of Public Safety to obtain a valid CSI identification card.
Members of the general public who wish to use the Library’s facilities may do so during normal hours of operation. A photo ID is required to enter the Library. Members of the general public may use items from the Library's print collection on-site, however, they may not check items out, nor access Library computers or electronic resources.
The CSI Library charges fines for lost, damaged, and overdue materials. Students who have outstanding library fines will have a Bursar stop placed on their account. Bursar stops can only be removed after the fine is paid in person at the Bursar's Office (2A-105). Questions regarding library fines should be directed to the library's Circulation Department.
| Library Fines | |
|---|---|
| Overdue Circulating Books | 10 cents per day (including days on which the Library is closed) to a maximum of the current price of the book. |
| Overdue Reserve Materials | 2 cents per minute (or $1.20 per hour). Note that reserve books not returned by the time the Library closes but kept overnight will result in an additional $20 fine per night. |
| Recalled Books | $1 per day after the due date. |
| Overdue Computer Software | $20 per night/per disc. |
| Laptop Computers | 65 cents per minute (or $40 per hour). |
| Lost Books | The price of a new copy of the book plus a $10 processing fee. |
| Damaged Books | An amount to be determined by the nature and extent of the damage, not to exceed the price of the book. |
The CSI Library provides access to computers for the purpose of conducting online research and accessing the library's electronic resources. Computers are equipped with Internet access and basic productivity software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Additional software options (Visual Studio, Matlab, Minitab, Visio, etc.) are available at the campus Computer Labs.
Given the limited number of workstations available, priority is given to students conducting library research or working on course-related assignments. Students who wish to simply surf the web, check their e-mail/MySpace, or play videogames are strongly encouraged to use the facilities at the campus Computer Labs, Cybercafe (IL), or Campus Center (1C).
In order to access any computer on campus, including those in the library, students need a computer user ID and password from the Office of Information Technology (OIT). If you don't know your computer user ID and password, go to the OIT office in 1L-204 or call 718.982.3695. For more information on computer login procedures, visit OIT's Student Helpdesk.
Students from other CUNY schools, CSI Alumni, and students from Empire State College who wish to use a computer must bring a valid ID to the OIT office in 1L-204 to request a guest computer login.
The CSI Library welcomes gifts and donations to its collection or the funds to purchase new collection materials. Materials or funds will be accepted with the expectation that they are consistent with the library's collection development policy. The CSI Library cannot accept gifts, donations or funds with conditions as to their disposition or location. Donors will receive a letter acknowledging only receipt of gifts, donations, or funds. The letter will not include appraisal of the monetary value of gifts. Appraisals for tax purposes are the responsibility of the donor. Books added to the collection will be identified with gift plates. The library's policy concerning gifts is as follows:
- Gifts of library materials shall be referred to the Acquisitions Librarian, (718.982.4026) and gifts of funds shall be referred to the Chief Librarian, (718.982.4001). Donations of materials that may be appropriate for Archive & Special Collections are handled directly by the Archivist, (718.982.4129).
- The library may wish to decline gifts which do not support the college curriculum or benefit the library's collections. The library declines offers of gifts if they unnecessarily duplicate existing holdings, if the subject matter is outside the scope of its collections, or if there are donor restrictions which the library cannot honor.
- Donors may give funds at the time of inquiry, or send funds in an amount they determine. They may recommend that their monetary donations be applied to support particular curricula or subject areas, or in support of particular information technologies. However, all donations and all items acquired through donations must meet the typical selection criteria including quality of content, appropriateness, level of scholarship, and objectivity.
- The Library retains the right to dispose of duplicates and unneeded materials (regardless of how they were acquired).
No food is permitted in the library. Drinks are permitted provided they are in sealable, spill-proof containers.
- Library materials, computer equipment and furnishings must be kept in good condition for you and future users. Food and food residue, such as oil and sugar, attract rodents and insects.
- Food and drinks will destroy or damage computer equipment, disks, books, and furnishings. Drinks in spill-proof mugs or pop-up sports bottles are permitted at library study tables and carrels ONLY. Do not bring drinks into areas posted "No Food or Drink" regardless of the type of container you have.
- Individuals who disregard this policy will be asked to either put their food or unacceptable drink container away or leave the library.
The CSI Library aims to provide a quiet and comfortable study environment. Noise from the use of cell phones is disruptive to this environment. Therefore, the use of these devices in the Library is strictly prohibited. The Library requests that all cell phone users set their phones to vibrate while they are in the building. Persons wishing to receive or make cell phone calls may do so in the entrance lobby on the first floor. The Library reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the Library if she/he is using a cell phone or disturbing others in any area of the Library.