Welcome to Harry A. Sprague Library

Montclair State University's Sprague Library serves the educational and lifelong reading needs of the University community and the public.  This brochure presents an overview of the policies and services governing the use of Circulating Books, Reserves, and certain Government Documents for alumni and retirees.

The Circulation Department facilitates access to the Library's Circulating Books, Reserves, and Government Documents collections by offering a variety of services to Library patrons that includes registering for borrowing privileges, checking out and returning circulating books, requesting searches for books that may be missing from the Stacks, and paying library fines and fees.  Patrons may also receive assistance in locating books in the Stacks Areas or Sorting Room.

The Department, located in the Lobby on the Main Level, is open during Library hours and may be contacted at (973)-655-4288.

Eligibility and Identification

Graduates of Montclair State University who reside in the State of New Jersey can borrow library materials from Sprague Library.  Upon presenting a current Montclair State Alumni Association membership card and another form of identification (e.g. driver's license, etc.) to verify residence at the Circulation Desk, alumni will be issued a Guest Library Card.  Alumni must present their Guest Library Card and current Montclair State Alumni Association membership card each time they want to borrow library materials.

Retired employees of Montclair State University who reside in the State of New Jersey can borrow library materials upon presenting a Montclair State Retiree ID card and another form of identification (e.g., driver's license) to verify residence.

Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out on their Library card.

Loan Period and Renewals

The loan period is twenty-eight (28) days with no renewal privilege.

Limit 

A cumulative, maximum of three (3) books can be checked out at any given time.

Generally, library materials in other formats cannot circulate unless they accompany other items being checked out, for example, books with accompanying CD-ROMS. 

Recalls and Holds

The Library can recall books in circulation if needed for Reserves or requested by another patron.  Recalled books must be returned immediately.  Failure to return books that have been recalled will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges. 

Alumni and retirees may not recall books currently checked out or place Holds.

Fines and Fees

A fine of $.25 will be charged daily for each overdue book.

A fee of $70.00 (average book price of $60.00 plus $10.00 for processing) will be charged for  lost books.  However, the Library retains the right to determine the value of any lost book. No refunds will be given for books returned after payment has been made.  Costs will be assessed for damage to library materials.

Borrowing privileges will be suspended until overdue books are returned, or the library obligation is paid.

Payment may be made either in person or via mail by cash, check, or money order.  Make checks or money orders payable to Montclair State University and indicate the borrower's driver's license number in the memo area.  Bring or send payment, along with notice received, to the Circulation Department at Sprague Library.  Unpaid fines and fees will be referred to a collection agency.

Restrictions

Reserves are for the exclusive use of Montclair State University students.

Last Modified September 9, 2003