Circulation Plolicy

• Books are checked out for a period of three weeks.
• Video cassettes, DVDs and CDs are checked out for one week.
• Items may be renewed after their due dates. Items DO NOT have to be brought to the Murrell Library to be renewed.
• The Murrell Library does not charge a daily overdue fee. However, it bills the LWC Business Office for books kept out beyond a third overdue notice.

Food & Drink Policy

• Drinks are permitted in secure containers -- i.e. screw-top bottles, sports bottles.
• Food is not permitted in the Katie Murrell Library.

Noise

• All patrons are asked to respect those around by keeping noise levels down. Cell phones should be turned to "Silent" and headphones are to be used at a low volume level.

Wireless

• The Katie Murrell Library is equipped to allow patrons to wirelessly connect to the network. Wireless printing is available through library laptops.

Laptops

• A limited number of laptops are available for in-house use by LWC students. Students will be asked to sign the Laptop Log Book and leave their LWC Student ID at the Circulation Desk. Laptops may be checked out for four hours and should be returned 10 minutes prior to the library closing.

Study Rooms

• Study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Students are asked not to reserve rooms.)
• The Murrell Library does not routinely reserve rooms for groups except under special circumstances.
• Preference is given to groups of students. Individuals may use the rooms, but they may be asked to leave if a group needs it.

Instructional Lab Policy

• The lab is open for use by students as long as it is not reserved for a class or a training session.
• All reservations are listed on the white board next to the door. Please check before you enter.
• The printer for the lab is located behind the circulation desk.

Computer Etiquette

• Library computers are designated for research, learning, and classroom assignments.  All uses must fall under the college's "Acceptable Use Policy" published in the LWC Student Handbook. ( Click here to read the LWC Student Handbook.)
• If you are engaged in frivolous or excessive personal use of a library computer and another student needs one for research or class assignments, you may be asked to yield to that student.
• When using headphones, keep the level down so only you can hear them.
• When working at a library computer, please work quietly. Loud laughter, shouting, and even normal conversational levels may be disturbing to others who come to the library for a quiet study setting.

Printing, Copying & Scanning

• Printing costs are 10 cents per page.  Articles from JSTOR are 5 cents per page. Citations and abstracts are free.
• Color prints are available at select staff and circulation area computers. If you want to print in color, please ask a staff member.
• Photocopies are 10 cents per page.
• Please use only library-approved transparencies.
• The Katie Murrell Library has two scanners. One is in the lab, and the other is at the Circulation Desk. You must ask a staff member for permission to use the unit behind the Circulation Desk.

Juvenile & Curriculum Room/Closed Stacks

• The Juvenile & Curriculum Room is a special collection, restricted to use by education majors. It contains children's books and curriculum materials. You must sign in when using the room.
• Closed Stacks contains back issues of newspapers and magazines. It is restricted to Murrell Library staff. Should you need material from closed stacks, a staff member will retrieve them for you.