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Library PoliciesAllen Memorial Library offers access to more than 115,000 volumes, 60 full-text periodical databases, 23,000 full-text electronic periodical titles, videos, DVD's, compact discs and other materials to support classroom instruction, independent learning and research. Home and off-campus access to our full-text databases is also available for faculty, staff and students through EZProxy identification using the Blackboard portal.
Other services include the Learning Center, classroom, student lounge, Curriculum Library, study tables, interlibrary loan, color printer & photocopier, headphones, digital voice recorders and other electronic equipment. The following information is a summary current Allen Memorial Library and university policy. Complete policies are available at the Valley City State University (VCSU) policy webpage. Library Hours: When classes are not in session, Library hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Location View Allen Memorial Library in a larger map Cell Phones & Food in the Library Allen Memorial Library is committed to providing a welcoming environment conducive to quiet study. Your help is needed to maintain this. Please observe the following:
Collection Development Policy
The primary objective of collection development is to support the educational curriculum of Valley City State University. When selecting material for acquisition the following criteria are considered. Faculty are encouraged to contact the Library Director at (701) 845-7275 for information about requesting material for purchase. As a general rule the Library does not purchase textbooks. Collection development criteria:
The Library does subscribe to an electronic popular reading collection. To suggest a title, contact the Library Assistant at (701) 845-7276 or use the online Suggestion for Purchase form at this website.
Community Patrons Residents living within the Valley City Community are eligible to apply for a Community Library Card. Residents may apply for a Community Library Card at the Information Desk and must bring proof of residency. The card will be issued within 48 hours of completing an application. Community Library Patrons may have no more than five books checked out at one time and may not check out items on reserve for coursework or access most VCSU databases from off-campus. The electronic popular reading collection, however, is available for Community patrons from both on and off campus. Community patrons can print without charge but are asked to respect a print limit of ten pages per day. Computer Use, Internet & Wireless Access The Library has eight public-use Internet enabled workstations with a variety of in-house software programs (including Microsoft Office) and print capability. Assistance is available during regular library hours. Guest Wireless Internet accounts are available. Ask at the Information Desk for current login information. Computer Use: The following are considered tampering and nuisance acts and are subject to disciplinary action as stated in the NDUS student conduct code and listed in the Valley City State University handbook.
It is a violation of the Student Conduct Code to access, view, download, transmit, or otherwise interact with any social media including websites, chatrooms, bulletin boards, messages, or any other forms of communication that harass an individual or group because of their gender, race, age, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, color, ancestry, marital status, veteran's status, citizenship status, physical or cognitive attributes, sexual preferences or other protected group as defined by law. This includes any forms of communication that contain obscene or inflammatory material.
To ensure that the use of electronic and telephonic communications systems and business equipment is consistent with the University's legitimate business and educational interests, authorized representatives of the University may monitor the use of such equipment from time to time to the extent permitted by applicable state and federal law. Users should not have any expectation of privacy with respect to any materials and information created or stored on these systems. Copyright, Photocopies, Scans & Faxes There is one photocopy machine available for patron use in the Library. It has fax and scan-to-email capabilities. Copies are 15 cents per side, black & white or color; faxes are $1.00 to send and free to receive. The library offers two options for scanning documents. The photocopier in the reading room offers the option of scanning documents to email, and comes equipped with a 11.7" x 17" scan bed and a letter-sized top-loading scanner. The multimedia computer in the reading room operates a Canon CanoScan8000F flatbed scanner (8.5" x 12.5"). As per federal regulations, the person using the equipment is liable for any copyright infringement. Copyright: Allen Memorial Library complies with all state and federal copyright restrictions as they apply to photocopies, reserve materials, and digital copies of all Library materials and/or interlibrary loan materials. Interlibrary Loan Currently enrolled students, employed faculty and staff of Valley City State University and Valley City Community Patrons may generate their own requests for books held by other ODIN libraries through the ODIN catalog. VCSU patrons wishing to place a request will need to use their Blackboard login and password; community patrons should use their library card number and their last name. Materials not owned by Allen Memorial Library or available through the ODIN catalog can be obtained from other libraries. Currently enrolled students and employed faculty and staff interested in placing a request should see a staff person at the Information Desk for assistance. Borrowing libraries should contact the Interlibrary Loan Specialist at (701) 845-7278 or by email at library.ill@vcsu.edu. Library Cards Your Valley City State University ID card also serves as the library card for Allen Memorial Library. All previous library cards are no longer valid. Library Cards are activated on the first day of each semester and de-activated on the last day of each semester. Library Donations Gift items to the library are welcome with the understanding that Library staff will evaluate the donaations based on the Collection Development Policy and donations not added to the collection or returned to the donor will be recycled. Bookplates that acknowledge the donor can be attached to materials to be added to the collection and a receipt for the value of the items can be issued. For more information please contact the Library Director at (701) 845-7275. Loan Periods
Lost & Damaged Items and Past Due Accounts Patrons with materials that are lost or damaged beyond repair will be assessed the replacement cost for each lost or damaged item plus a non-refundable $10 handling fee for each item. Any unpaid handling/replacement costs will result in a restriction being placed on a user's account with the university. All official documents, including transcripts, as well as the ability to register for classes, will not be available until all accounts have been paid. Patron Confidentiality The Library Records confidentiality Act (75 ILCS 70/2) prohibits the release of any registration or circulation records of Library patrons except pursuant to a court order.
Proctoring
Test proctoring services are available at designated times throughout the week. Individuals must make arrangements in advance in order to have their tests proctored. Contact the Circulation Supervisor (845-7286) for more information. Proctoring is available at the following times during the academic year:
Renewing Material
There are three options for renewing items. For on-line renewals, items must be renewed before their due date or an on-line renewal will not work. Library Staff
Adult and student library staff are available to assist you with information needs. Specialized reference assistance and information literacy training is available M-F from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and from 7pm-11pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Meet our staff! |
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