Library privileges

Borrowing Privileges
Item Reserves
Fines and Fees
Confidentiality Policy
Courtesy Card
OK-Share Card>
Laptops
Decorum Policy
Computer Use Policy

All books, videos, and audio recordings are subject to recall if needed for the course reserves collection.

*Loan periods for devices and accessories vary by item type (see below).

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Item Reserves

Patrons may place a Reserve on up to five circulating items that are currently checked out. Upon an item's return, library staff members will notify the patron of its availability. Items will be held for the patron at the circulation desk for three days. 

Fines & Fees

Interlibrary Loan Items

Patrons will be charged a $5.00 late fine for each Interlibrary Loan Item that is five days overdue. An additional $0.50 late fine will be charged each day thereafter.

Lost and Damaged Items

Items that are 14 days overdue are assumed lost. Patrons are billed for all lost items for the library-assessed replacement cost plus a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee. If billed items are returned in their original condition within 30 days from the date the item was billed, the replacement fee will be reversed.

Items that the library deems to be too damaged to return to circulation will be billed to the patron for the library-assessed replacement cost plus a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee.

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Confidentiality Policy

The University adheres to Oklahoma and federal law with respect to confidentiality of library records. 

The records of library materials borrowed or used cannot be disclosed to anyone except:

1. Persons acting within the scope of their duties in the administration of the library;
2. Persons authorized to inspect such records, in writing, by the individual or group whose records are sought; or
3. As otherwise required by law.

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Courtesy Card

Community members not enrolled at or employed by Cameron University may apply for a Courtesy Card at the Library's Circulation Desk. Applicants must reside within Comanche County (Oklahoma), be at least 18 years of age, provide government-issued photo identification, and agree to be responsible for the care and timely return of borrowed items.

Courtesy Card holders may borrow up to five circulating books, videos, or sound recordings for up to 20 days. Card holders are responsible for replacement costs of lost, unreturned, or damaged items plus a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee per item. Card privileges do not include the use of items from the library's course reserves collection, interlibrary loan services, electronic devices, computers, or printing.

Members of the Cameron University Alumni Association are eligible for a Courtesy Card with expanded privileges. Alumni Association Members may check out up to 10 circulating print books and up to five circulating videos or audio recordings for up to 30 days.

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OK-Share Card

The OK-Share Academic Library Card system enables Oklahoma university and college students, staff and faculty members affiliated with participating institutions to borrow library materials from other participating Oklahoma academic libraries.

Obtaining a Card

Cameron University faculty, staff and students in good library standing may obtain an application at the Circulation Desk. Upon completion and approval of the form, the library will issue the applicant an OK-Share card.

Using the Card

The OK-Share card holder may visit participating Oklahoma academic libraries and obtain library-specific borrowing cards upon presentation of the OK-Share card and one other form of identification. The lending library will determine the specific lending policies, such as the length of the borrowing time and number of items that may be borrowed. 

Returning Materials

The CU Library Interlibrary Loan Department will return materials borrowed through the OK-Share card system, or borrowers may return the materials either in person or by mail. Persons who mail items back to lending libraries should send them first class mail and insure each item for a minimum replacement value amount of $100.00.

Card Holder Responsibilities

OK-Share Card system participants should return books before or on the due date in order to avoid overdue fines or lost material fees. Failure to return materials or failure to pay associated fees and fines may result in sanctions at the home library and lending library. Failure to return materials may result in collection procedures with the possibility of referral to law enforcement agencies for appropriate action under Oklahoma law.

For more information about the OK-Share Card system, please visit the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website. 

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Laptops

Laptops are available for check out to current CU students, faculty, and staff.

• Laptops can be checked out for three days.

• A borrower may only check out one laptop at a time.

• Laptops may not be reserved.

• Laptops do not connect to printers.

Borrowers must sign the Electronic Device Borrowing Agreement and agree to all policies and procedures outlined within. 

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Decorum Policy

In order to provide a peaceful place for research, study and reading for Cameron students, faculty and staff, the following rules apply:

• Headphones are required for listening to audio, including virtual meetings or classes.
• Persons disrupting the learning environment may be required to leave in accordance with Cameron University's Code of Student Code section 2.03.
• Children are permitted when in accordance with the university's Minors on Campus Policy.
• The second floor of the library is a quiet space. Phone calls, conversations, and group study should be conducted on the first floor where group study rooms, a Family Room, and other collaborative spaces are available. 
• The library is not responsible for the loss of unattended personal belongings. 

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Computer Use Policy

The Library has computer labs on the first and the second floors for faculty, staff, and student use.

The first-floor computer lab is in a collaborative space. The Second-floor computer lab is for quiet study.

Both computer labs have printers. Faculty, staff, and students have free black and white printing in the Library computer labs.

Patrons must adhere to the University's Computer Use Policy. 

Community patrons are welcomed in the Library. They may bring their own device and use the campus Wi-Fi. Community patrons will have access to the Library's electronic resources while using campus Wi-Fi. Please note that desktop computers and printers are for Cameron faculty, staff, and student use only.

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