Students
The following table details what items are available to borrow, and under what terms.
Please note that fines are automatically generated for overdue items. Borrowing privileges are automatically suspended when a borrower has either four (4) overdue items or fines of $5.00 or more. Privileges will be restored only when the overdue items are returned, and the fines paid in full. Fines must be paid on site, with cash, debit or credit card. At the end of each semester, any student who owes fines and/or has un-returned library materials will be placed on default with the College.
Please note that fines are automatically generated for overdue items. Borrowing privileges are automatically suspended when a borrower has either four (4) overdue items or fines of $5.00 or more. Privileges will be restored only when the overdue items are returned, and the fines paid in full. Fines must be paid on site, with cash, debit or credit card. At the end of each semester, any student who owes fines and/or has un-returned library materials will be placed on default with the College.
| Item Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | 8 titles (max. 4 per subject) |
2 weeks (up to 8 renewals) |
$0.50 / day (excl. closed days) |
| 3-Hour Reserve | 4 items | 3 hours (due at closing) OR Overnight Borrowing: available at 5:00 p.m. due back at 9:00 a.m. next day |
$0.50 / hour (even when closed) |
| 3-Hour Reserve in library only |
4 items | 3 hours, in library use only (due at closing) |
$0.50 / hour (even when closed) |
| 24-Hour Reserve | 4 items | 24 hours from checkout time | $0.50 / hour (even when closed) |
| 3-Day Reserve | 4 items | 72 hours from checkout time | $0.50 / hour (even when closed) |
| Films | 1 film (+remote & headphones) |
In library only | * |
| Laptops | 1 per student | 3 hours, In library | $10.00/hour |
| Reference | — | In library only | — |
| Periodicals | — | In library only | — |
| Exceptional Charges | Fines & Replacement Costs | ||
| Lost/Damaged Books | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee + overdue fines (maximum of $20) |
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| Recalled Books “On Hold” | Penalty of $10/day, beginning after 48 hrs if book is not returned | ||
| Library Reserves | $0.50/hour (even when closed) | ||
| Laptops | Cost of repair or replacement, as indicated in the “Laptop Liability Form” signed by a student at first checkout | ||
Faculty
Faculty members are not fined for overdue materials, but are asked to respect the established borrowing periods, and to return books and films in a timely fashion. If an item is lost or damaged, the individual, or his/her department, will be charged for the cost of replacing the item(s).
| Item Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | 8 titles | 2 weeks (up to 8 renewals) |
$0 |
| 3-Hour Reserve | 4 items | 3 hours (due at closing) or overnight (avail. 3 hrs before closing, due by 10 a.m. next day) |
$0 |
| 3-Hour Reserve in library only | 4 items | 3 hours | $0 |
| 24-Hour Reserve | 4 items | 24 hours from checkout time | $0 |
| 3-Day Reserve | 4 items | 72 hours from checkout time | $0 |
| Films | 3 films | — | $0 |
| Reference | — | Due date agreed at checkout | — |
| Periodicals | Back issues only | Due date agreed at checkout | — |
| Exceptional Charges | Fines & Replacement Costs | ||
| Lost/Damaged Books | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
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| Recalled Books “On Hold” | Suspension of borrowing privileges until item is returned or replaced | ||
| Library Reserves | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
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Staff
Staff members of Dawson College may borrow up to 10 books at a time from the General Collection, for a period of 2 weeks. College employees are not fined for overdue materials, but are asked to respect the established borrowing periods, and to return books and films in a timely fashion.
| Item Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | 10 titles (max. 4 per subject) |
2 weeks (up to 8 renewals) |
$0 |
| Reference | — | In library only | — |
| Periodicals | — | In library only | — |
| Exceptional Charges | Fines & Replacement Costs | ||
| Lost/Damaged Books | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
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| Recalled Books “On Hold” | Suspension of borrowing privileges until item is returned or replaced | ||
Retirees
Retirees from Dawson College may borrow 4 books from the General Collection, for a period of 2 weeks.
| Item Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | 4 titles | 2 weeks (up to 8 renewals) |
$0.50 / day (excl. closed days) |
| Reference | — | In library only | — |
| Periodicals | — | In library only | — |
| Exceptional Charges | Fines & Replacement Costs | ||
| Lost/Damaged Books | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
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| Recalled Books “On Hold” | Suspension of borrowing privileges until item is returned or replaced | ||
External & Interlibrary Loans
Individuals who are External to the Dawson Community, and/or wish to request an item via Interlibrary Loan (ILL), must be affiliated with an educational institution and be in good standing with their host institution’s library. A maximum of 2 books may be borrowed from the General Collection.
| Item Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | 2 titles | 2 weeks (up to 14 renewals) |
$0.50 / day (excl. closed days) |
| Reference | — | In library only | — |
| Periodicals | — | In library only | — |
| Exceptional Charges | Fines & Replacement Costs | ||
| Lost/Damaged Books | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
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| Recalled Books “On Hold” | Suspension of borrowing privileges until item is returned or replaced | ||