Policies
CIRCULATION AND LENDING POLICIES
AFA Library materials circulate to those holding a valid USC Library Card.
Type of Material |
USC Undergraduate students; USC Staff |
USC Graduate students; USC Faculty |
Alumni with valid USC Library card |
Visitors with valid USC Library card [fee borrowers] |
Visitors without a USC Library card |
Books from regular stacks |
Circulate for 4 weeks; Can renew 10 times |
Circulate for Semester; Can renew indefinitely |
Circulate for 4 weeks; Can renew 10 times |
Circulate for 4 weeks; Can renew 10 times |
In-library use |
Books from oversized stacks |
In-library use |
Semester Can renew indefinitely |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
Journals |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
DVDs |
Circulate for 3 days; Can renew once |
Circulate for 3 days; Can renew once |
Circulate for 3 days; Can renew once |
Circulate for 3 days; Can renew once |
Materials not available |
Circulation Desk materials |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
Materials not available |
High Shelves materials |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use |
In-library use M-F 9am-5pm |
Cage, Rare, and Archival materials |
Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5 |
Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5 |
Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5 |
Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5 |
Use in Rare Books reading room, M-F 9-5 |
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Flat-bed scanners are for use of USC students, faculty, and staff.
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LAPTOP USE POLICY
The laptop is available for use in the AFA Library’s Merendino seminar room only. A valid USC Library Card is required.
Laptop Check Out Procedure:
- To check out the laptop, go to the AFA Circulation Desk on the ground floor of Watt Hall.
- A valid USC Library Card is required.
- You can check out the laptop for up to 4 HOURS, for use in the Merendino room.
- You will be required to sign a Check-Out Agreement when you accept the laptop. This binding agreement describes the replacement fees, should you lose or damage the equipment, and your responsibilities.
Laptop Check In Procedure:
- Return the laptop, power cord and TV remote to the circulation desk within the loan period of 4 HOURS.
- Failure to do so will result in fines and suspension of privileges.
- Late fines: $20.00 per day; Maximum late fine: $100 per item. Laptop replacement fees may apply.
- There is no grace period.
User Responsibilities:
- You are responsible for any damage to or theft of the laptop while it is checked out to you. A visual inspection will be made before and after check out.
- A full statement of your responsibilities is on the Check-Out Agreement.
Questions?
- For more information, please contact AFA Circulation at (213) 740-1956.
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MERENDINO ROOM USE POLICY
Usage:
- Small seminars or group study sessions. Max capacity: 10 people.
- Available to USC faculty or USC student groups on a first-come, first-served basis in blocks of up to 2 hours at a time.
- Available Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm and Fridays 9am-5pm.
- No weekend availability.
Reservations:
- For reservations please go to http://libcal.usc.edu .
- For additional information on videoconferencing facilities and policies on campus, please visit http://www.usc.edu/its/video_conferencing/index.html
Equipment:
- LCD panel
- Videoconferencing
- Apple laptop – check out at the circulation desk with a valid USC Library card for classroom use only.
Restrictions:
- No food or drink, capped bottled water excepted.
- The room is not available for use by groups not affiliated with USC.
Clean-up:
Please leave the Merendino Room in clean and in good condition. Repeated abuse may result in suspension of reservation privileges. Any materials left in the rooms will be discarded.