Library Policies
Policies
Learn about the ODU Library building and display policies, as well as our borrowing policy.
General Building Policies
Noise
To foster a welcoming environment conducive to study and research, the following guidelines
have been established concerning appropriate noise levels. Continued excessive noise
will be cause for a patron being asked to leave the building.
- General Noise
Quiet conversation among patrons, and group study, is acceptable in all areas of the building. - Cell Phone Use
Prior to entering the building, cell phones should be turned off or set to a non-audible ring. Cell phone conversations are only acceptable if they are quiet and non-disruptive to other patrons.
Unsupervised Children
Because Spangler Learning Center staff cannot guarantee the safety of children who
are left unattended while parents attend class, and also to ensure an atmosphere conducive
to study and research, patrons are discouraged from bringing minors (children under
the age of 18) to the Spangler Learning Center.
Publicity
All publicity to be displayed in Spangler Learning Center should be approved at the
Student Activities Office or by the Director, Library Services. Publicity may only
be posted on designated bulletin boards. Publicity may NOT be posted on glass, walls
or doors.
Publicity found in undesignated areas, or any publicity without approval, will be
removed. Individuals or organizations are responsible for removing all publicity within
24 hours after the event.
Donations Policy
The library is not accepting donations at this time.
Copyright Policy
The Copyright Act enables anyone to photocopy copyrighted works without securing permission from the copyright owner when the photocopying amounts to a “fair use” of the material (17 U.S.C. Section 107). It is the responsibility of the person doing any photocopying to first assess whether that photocopying would be fair use of the material. Learn more about Fair Use here.
Photocopiers/Scanners are located on the top and middle floors of the library.
ODU Library Loan Terms
| Loan Period | Number of Renewals | Renewal Period | Replacement cost per Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU Library Books | 6 weeks | 6 | 6 weeks | $100 |
| ODU Library A/V Materials (DVD, VHS, CD) | 6 weeks | 6 | 6 weeks | $100 |
| OhioLINK Items | 6 weeks | 6 | 6 weeks | $125 |
| SearchOhio Books | 3 weeks | 3 | 3 weeks | $25 |
| SearchOhio A/V Materials | 1 week | 3 | 1 week | $25 |
| Outdoor Activity Kits | 1 week | 0 | 0 | Varies |
| Course Reserve Materials | varies | 0 | 0 | $100 |
| White Board Kits | 4 hours | 0 | 0 | $25 |
| Loan Period | Number of Renewals | Renewal Period | Replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU Library Books | 6 weeks | 3 | 6 weeks | $100 |
| ODU Library A/V Materials (DVD, VHS, CD) | 6 weeks | 3 | 6 weeks | $100 |
*No OhioLINK, SearchOhio, Course Reserves, or Kits may be checked out.
Overdue Items
Students, Alumni, and Courtesy Borrowers are charged $0.10 per day for each day an item is overdue. Faculty and Staff are note charged overdue fees.
Lost Items
Items overdue for 30 days or more will be marked as lost and the appropriate replacement fee will be added to your Library Account.
ODU Library Borrowing Limits
| Borrowing Privileges Suspended If You Owe | Maximum Number of Items that Can be Checked Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty | More than $50 | 100 |
| Staff | More than $50 | 100 |
| Graduate Students | More than $50 | 100 |
| Undergraduate Students | More than $10 | 25 |
| Alumni | More than $10 | 10 |
| Courtesy Borrowers | More than $10 | 10 |
Questions?
If you have questions or comments, contact Circulation Services.