• Who Can Borrow?
• What is the Loan Period?
• Renewals
• Fines and Fees for Overdue Items
• Replacements for Lost Books
  

• Laptop Borrowing Policy
• Holds on Circulating Books
• Missing Book Searches
• Book Drop
• Confidentiality of Patron Records

Who Can Borrow?

Students, faculty, and staff of Ramapo College have full borrowing privileges. A valid, barcoded Ramapo ID must be presented when checking out materials. Library barcodes may be obtained at the Circulation desk.

Affiliated borrowers as well as faculty, staff and students from participating Virtual Academic Library Environment (VALE) libraries may also borrow books. A valid ID card and a signed reciprocal borrowing form from the appropriate institution is required. Ramapo alumni, as well as other community borrowers, are also eligible to borrow books. Application forms for community borrowers cards are available at the Circulation desk. A valid form of identification is required before applications can be processed.

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What is the Loan Period?

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Renewals

Books may be renewed two times unless another patron has requested them. Please note that course reserve items may not be renewed. Patrons may renew in person, by calling the Circulation Desk (201-684-7575) or by  selecting the My Account tab from the library online catalog.

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Fines and Fees for Overdue Items

Patrons are responsible for returning library materials on time. Notices for overdue materials are sent as a courtesy and failure to get one does not relieve a borrower from the responsibility of returning the overdue materials.

A fine of $75.00 ($50 replacement fee and $25 processing fee) will be charged for items that are not returned 28 days after the due date. A bill will be generated on the Student Information System (SIS) and collected by the Bursar’s Office. Borrowing privileges will be suspended for outstanding charges of $75 or more. Transcripts and diplomas may also be held until the charges are resolved. To avoid fines please return all materials promptly.

Any questions about book charges should be directed to Kevin Prendergast, Technical Assistant, at 201-684-7579 ( email: kprender@ramapo.edu).

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Replacements for Lost Books

The default price for replacing lost books is $75.00. A patron may replace the lost book with one that he or she has bought providing it has the same International Standard Book Number (ISBN) as the lost book. Prior to purchasing a replacement copy, the patron should check with the Circulation staff first. The patron will still be billed for $25.00 processing fee, to be collected by the Bursar's office.

Holds

Patrons may put a hold on items that are checked out by speaking to a Circulation staff. Patrons will be notified when the book is returned and the book will be on the "Hold" shelf. The book will be shelved back on the regular shelves if it is not picked up in seven days. Note: Course reserve items, video cassettes and DVDs may not be put on hold.

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Laptops

 The library has five Dell Inspiron 700 and nine Asus Eee PC wireless laptop computers that may be used in the library by Ramapo students.

1. Borrowers are required to sign the laptop user agreement and a valid Ramapo photo ID must be presented to the Circulation staff.
2. Laptops may be checked out for 2 hours and may be renewed for another 2 hours depending on demand (Note: Ask for permission of Circulation staff.)
3. Overdue laptops will be charged at the rate of $10 per hour.
4. Laptops are checked out on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be reserved in advance.
5. Borrowers are responsible for loss and damage to the laptops. There will be a replacement cost of $2,500 for lost laptops. Repair cost will depend on the damage to the laptop, not to exceed replacement cost, as determined by ITS. 
6. Laptops are not connected to printers. If you want to print your work save it on a flash drive or email it to yourself and print from the computer lab on the 3rd floor or other labs on campus.
7. To ensure user privacy and for maintenance purposes, all user files will be removed from the laptop after each use. The library is not responsible for loss of unsaved files in the hard disk.
8. All laptops must be returned one hour before the library closes.                                                     

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Missing Book Searches

Patrons who cannot find books on the shelves should ask the Circulation staff for assistance. A Missing/Lost Item Search Form (available from the Circulation Desk), should be completed in cases of missing books or when patrons claim to have returned the books that are still outstanding in their accounts. Our staff will conduct thorough searches for the book and patrons will be notified of the outcome.

If patrons have any questions about their accounts, they should contact Irene kuchta, Access Services Librarian at201-684-7577 (email: ikuchta@ramapo.edu) or Madel Tisi, Circulation, Reference & Instruction Librarian at 201-684-7510

(email: mtisi@ramapo.edu).

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Book Drop

Patrons may return books in the book drop (located outside the main entrance of the library building) only when the library is closed. DVDs and video cassettes these should be returned in person at the circulation desk during regular hours to avoid damaging them.

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Confidentiality of Patron Records

The library supports the confidentiality of its patron records. Our policy is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the American Library Association (ALA) and New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) and conforms to the New Jersey Confidentiality of Library Records Law (NJSA 18A:73-43.1).                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                     rev MT 7/15/09