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 MSU Family ID cardholders.

 

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

 

Family members of Montclair State University employees, eighteen (18) years of age or older, can borrow library materials upon presenting their MSU Family ID card.  University employees can obtain MSU Family ID cards for members of their family from the University’s Department of Human Resource Services.

 

Patrons can register for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk using their MSU Family ID card.  At registration, borrowers must provide their name, home address, home telephone number, and driver's license number.  Library materials may not be checked out unless this information is provided.  Library cards are not transferable.  Borrowers must present their own MSU Family ID in order to check out books.  Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out on their ID card.

 

Loan Period and Renewals

 

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

 

Limit

 

A cumulative, maximum of ten (10) books can be checked out at any given time.

 

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.

 

MSU Family ID cardholders may not recall books currently checked out or place Holds.

 

Fines and Fees

 

As a courtesy, no fines are charged for overdue books.

 

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.

 

Restrictions

 

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

 

Last Modified September 9, 2003