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Checking Out Materials 

Types of Library Cards

  • Students are required to show their current student ID cards when signing out books.  Students in need of an ID card can visit the Chap Desk located on the bottom floor of the Mabee Student Life Building (a.k.a. The Sub).
  • Guest cards can be obtained with a current TexShare Card from a participating Texas library and a government ID.
  • Guest cards may be obtained for a yearly fee of $25.00.  Patrons wishing to obtain a guest card must be over the age of 17 and complete a guest application with a recommendation from a faculty member. Alumni will not be charged.

 

Circulation Policy

  • Books in the main collection may be checked out from the library.
  • Books on Reserve can be found behind the front desk and are to be used in the library only unless stipulated by the professor.  The professor reserving titles can allow check out of materials to students upon written notice to the library.
  • Reference materials and special collections cannot be checked out.
  • Periodicals cannot be checked out.

Loan Policy & Renewals

For Students:

  • Books may be borrowed for the regular loan period of three weeks.  Books are always due on a Monday.
  • Books can be held for students up to four days and then returned to standard shelving location.
  • A student can renew books online at any time prior to due date. Go here and sign in with your student ID. Renewal on overdue materials is allowed once student has paid overdue fees. 

For Faculty & Staff:

  • Faculty & Staff are allowed to check out materials for the semester with no fines for overdue books.  
  • Faculty only will be able to check out reference books and periodicals for limited use only.

For Guests:

  • Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks but may be recalled if needed by LCU Students, Staff, or Faculty.  Any account with overdue items or outstanding fines will not be allowed to borrow additional materials.
  • Periodicals, Reserve Items, and Reference Items are in library use only. 
  • Copies can be made by the staff for guests at the rate of $.04 per page for black & white copies and $.75 per page for colored copies. Payment can be made in cash at the front desk. 
  • Guests do not have access to the computers in the library.

For TexShare Cardholders:

  • Individuals holding a TexShare card from other libraries may complete a TexShare lending form at the circulation desk in order to check out materials from LCU. Requirements included in the form are presentation of a state photo identification or driver's license and proof of residence. In order to use items from LCU, the individual must be 18 years of age, or older. An account will be established for individuals from other libraries to check out items from LCU.
  • TexShare card holders may check out a maximum of 4 items at any one time for a three-week period. Items must be returned before additional materials may be checked out. Any individual with overdue items or unpaid fines may not check out any further materials until the items are returned and fines are paid in full. Materials included in the reference, special collection, or reserve locations are not available for check out.

Fines 

 

Overdue Fines

  • $.10 per book per day
  • $.25 per reserve item per day
  • Fines will not exceed the price of the book
  • Grades & transcripts will be held until all lost book charges are paid
  • Faculty & staff are not fined; however, they will be required to pay for lost books

Payment of Fines

  • Paying fines the same day you return the overdue item will reduce the cost of the fine by half. 
  • Fines can be paid in cash at the circulation desk in the library until the end of the semester. 

Overdue Items at the End of the Semester

  • All overdue books will be declared lost at the end of the semester and replacement cost plus non-refundable processing fee will be turned into the business office to be added to the students account.
  • Payments for these items will need to be done in the Student Business Office.
  • Returning books to the library after it has been declared lost will remove the cost of the book from the students account but the $15 processing fee will still be owed.

Lost or Damaged Items

  • For each lost or damaged book, the student's business office account will be charged for the price of the book plus a $15 non-refundable processing fee.

Visiting Other Libraries 

 

LCU students may use other local libraries through reciprocal borrowing agreements with Texas Tech Library, Wayland Baptist Library, and Hardin Simmons Library. Please check their websites for circulation access, privileges, and limitations.

Visitors to the LCU Library are welcome to use resources on site. Computers require a LCU username / password for access. Reciprocal agreements with TTU, WBU, and HSU libraries permit current students and faculty to checkout books. WBU & HSU must be on a current list of registered students provided by their university and have a current university ID card. TTU students should bring their current university ID card. LCU is a participant in the Texshare card program.

Faculty, staff, and students of Lubbock Christian University may obtain a TexShare card at the library circulation desk during regular hours of operation.Individuals requesting a TexShare card must present an active LCU identification card and students must show proof of current enrollment. Those who have lost books or outstanding fines on their records may not obtain a TexShare card through LCU.

Please contact LCU Library circulation service for additional information 806.720.7326