Library Hours

 

Monday-Thursday:  0730-2200

Friday:  0730-1600

Sunday:  1400-2200*

 

*  Closed 30 minutes for second mess.

 

Holiday Hours

 

2 September:  Closed

3 September:  1900-2200 only

12 November:  1900-2200 only

 

Thanksgiving:  We will close at 1600 on 16 November and re-open 1900-2200 25 November.

 

Winter Holidays:  We will close at 1600 on 14 December and re-open at 0730 3 January.

 

20 January:  Closed

21 January:  1900-2200 only

 

Spring Break:  We will close at 1600 on 20 March and re-open 1900-2200 30 March.

 

End of Semester:  We will close at 1600 16 May.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library Conduct

 

  • No smoking/smokeless tobacco, eating or drinking in the library building.  Please do not bring opened drinks or food items into the library.  You may bring your bottle of water as long as it remains closed.  The library has a water fountain near the fire exit door in the reference section.
  • Taking materials without checking them out or failing to record numbers of copies/prints is stealing.
  • All cadets must sign-in and sign-out at PMCQ.  Failure to sign in and out will result in the cadet receiving demerits.
  • The library is for studying, not socializing.  Please respect the needs of others.  Disruptive individuals will be asked to leave.
  • For cadets, the class C uniform or BDUs are worn in the library during daytime hours.  The class C (O) uniform may be worn at night.  Gym clothes are not permitted.
  • The computers in the library are to be used to conduct research.  They are not to be used to play games, engage in chat rooms/social networking sites, hacking or visiting sites that may be deemed inappropriate.  Do not change the settings on the computers -- this includes displays and icons.  Library computer use is a privilege that can be revoked.
  • Any type of cell phone use is prohibited in the library at all times.
  • Cadets are only permitted the use of classrooms and meeting rooms if there is a faculty or staff member present with them and if it is during the library's regular hours of operation.  At this time, we do not permit community use of our classrooms or meeting rooms.
  • Print-outs and copies are available for $0.10 per page.  Currently, cadets can charge or pay cash.  Community members must pay cash.  Payment is required for all prints.  If instruction is needed in the use of the copy machine or the print preview option, please contact a library staff member.
  • Warning Concerning Copyright Restrictions:  The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circulation Procedures

 

The books are shelved in open stacks so that patrons can serve themselves.  Books removed from shelves should not be re-shelved -- they should be left on tables or on the orange shelves.

 

Reference books and AV materials do not circulate to cadets or community members.

 

Reserve books and materials are housed in a staff-only area and must be requested from a staff member.  Reserve materials must be signed-out and must be used only in the main reading room.  These items do not circulate outside of the library and must be returned to a library staff member.  The last person signing for a reserve item will be held responsible for it.  Failure to return a reserve book or transferring the book to another cadet without signing it in on the blue card will result in a stick for FFI.

 

To open a library account, MMI and Judson students must show a valid ID card and provide a local mailing address.  Judson students must also provide a working phone number.  MMI and Judson students must present a valid ID card every time they check-out books.  All circulating materials must be scanned for check-out by a library staff member at the circulation desk.  A date slip in the back of the book should be stamped to indicate the due date.  Fines are charged for overdue books.

 

Community patrons must fill out a community patron application (available under Forms) and agree to the rules stated there-in.

 

 

 

 

 

Overdue Items and Fines

 

The cadet overdue fine for books is $0.10 per day.  The community patron fine for books is $1.00 per day.  Demerits will be issued to cadets who have items that are more than 30 days late.

 

Courtesy overdue notices are sent to cadets at their MMI post boxes once a week.  Failure to receive an overdue notice from the library does not relieve the cadet of her/his responsibility to return materials and pay accumulated fines.

 

 

 

 

Computer Stations

 

The library has a total of twelve computer stations -- three for Microsoft Office applications and nine for the Internet.  Internet computers are provided for reference and research.  "A" drives are inactive on these machines, but printing and USB drives are fully functional.  Please sign the computer usage sheet located on the bookcase by the computers each time a library computer is used.  This enables the library to count users for circulation records.

 

 

 

 

Database Subscriptions

 

The state of Alabama and the library subscribe to several databases that are not available for free on the Internet.  These databases offer credible, quality research materials that are suitable for citation in academic papers.  Detailed guides on how to use these databases are available via the Alabama Virtual Library.  Personal instruction is also available, as time permits.


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