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 floor of the library.
Borrowing Policy
Our policies cover who may borrow, what you can borrow, how long you can keep materials, and detail library fines and cost of replacement. If you have questions about these policies, please contact the library.
Official Photo ID & ODU Library Account in good standing is required.
- Currently Enrolled ODU students
- Current ODU faculty
- Current ODU & Sodexo staff
- Alumni registered through the Alumni Office*
- Courtesy Borrowers*
*Some access restrictions apply:
- Limited to ODU books & audiovisuals
- Access to databases is only available on campus
- For additional options, see Using Libraries Now & after Graduation
As an ODU Library borrower, you agree that you are:
- Responsible for all materials checked out in your name
- Responsible for returning/renewing borrowed items by their due dates
- Official emails are sent regarding: Due dates, overdue items and fees, pickups, cancellations
- Responsible for all replacement costs
- Contact us at ODULibrary@ohiodominican.edu to inquire into our Appeals Process
- Responsible for ensuring your email address(es) are current
Examples for Library privileges being limited or suspended:
- Library fines/fees exceed $60.00
- All Library privileges (including electronic & off-campus access) will be suspended until fines/fees are reduced
- You are not currently working or enrolled at ODU
- You are an Alumni, Courtesy or Paid Borrower
Up To 1 Year After Due Date:
ODU items:
- If an overdue ODU item is at "Billed" status, the cost to replace an item is $100.
- If a "Billed" ODU item is returned, the cost reverts to overdue hourly/daily fees only.
OhioLINK items:
- If an overdue OhioLINK item is at "Billed" status, the cost to replace an item is $125.
- If a "Billed" OhioLINK item is returned, the cost reverts to a $50 billing fee only.
More Than 1 Year After Due Date: ODU items:
- The item is declared "Lost" and a lost item fee is assessed.
OhioLINK items:
- The cost remains at $125.
- If an OhioLINK item is returned, the cost reverts to a $50 billing fee only.
Examples include but are not limited to
Repairable: $20 per item
- Call number label removed/Torn off
- Barcode removed/Torn off
- Notes written in pencil that can reasonably be erased in a minimum of time
Not Repairable: $100 per item
- Cover is torn off, chewed, damaged in some way
- Spine is broken with cover pulling away from text block
- Item is/was wet
- Book written in to the extent that it can no longer be used
- Highlighter used in text
Borrowing Policy Details
Some details of ODU Library's Borrowing Policy vary according to patron type. Please select the appropriate category below for further policy details.
Audiovisuals (DVDs, VHS, CD-ROMs, CDs)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 7 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Books (Main Stacks, Juvenile, Folio, Curriculum)
- Loan Period: 21 days
- Maximum Renewals: 4 renewal; 21 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Camera Accessories
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 per item
Cameras
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- >Replacement: $300 per item
Interlibrary Loan
- Loan Period: Determined by lending library
- Maximum Renewals: Determined by lending library
- Replacement: Determined by lending library
OhioLINK Materials
- Loan Period: 21 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 6 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $125 per item
Periodicals
- Loan Period: non-circulating
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference - Non-circulating
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference - Circulating (yellow label)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item<
Reserve
- Loan Period: varies
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item<
SearchOhio Materials
- Loan Period: 21 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 3 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $25 per item
White Board Kits
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $25 per item
Audiovisuals (DVDs, VHS, CD-ROMs, CDs)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 7 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Books (Main Stacks, Juvenile, Folio, Curriculum)
- Loan Period: 56 days
- Maximum Renewals: 2 renewal; 56 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Camera Accessories
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 per item
Cameras
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $300 per item
Interlibrary Loan
- Loan Period: Determined by lending library
- Maximum Renewals: Determined by lending library
- Replacement: Determined by lending library
Juvenile Books
- Loan Period: 21 days
- Maximum Renewals: 4 renewals; 21 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
OhioLINK Materials
- Loan Period: 21 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 6 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $125 per item
Periodicals
- Loan Period: non-circulating
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference - Non-circulating
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference - Circulating (yellow label)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
Reserve
- Loan Period: varies
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
SearchOhio Materials
- Loan Period: 21 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 3 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $25 per item
White Board Kits
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $25 per item
Audiovisuals (DVDs, VHS, CD-ROMs, CDs)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: 3 renewal; 7 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Books (Main Stacks, Juvenile, Folio, Curriculum)
- Loan Period: 180 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 180 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Camera Accessories
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 per item
Cameras
- Loan Period: 4 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $300 per item
Interlibrary Loan
- Loan Period: Determined by lending library
- Maximum Renewals: Determined by lending library
- Replacement: Determined by lending library
Juvenile Books
- Loan Period: 21 days
- Maximum Renewals: 4 renewals; 21 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
OhioLINK Materials
- Loan Period: 42 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 6 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $125 per item
Periodicals
- Loan Period: Special consideration
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Reference - Non-circulating
- Loan Period: Special consideration
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Reference - Circulating (yellow label)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
Reserve
- Loan Period: varies
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
SearchOhio Materials
- Loan Period: 21 days; 7 days for A/V
- Maximum Renewals: 3 renewals; 3 renewals for A/V
- Replacement: $25 per item
VCR & Accessories
- Loan Period: 3 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 3 days
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
White Board Kits
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Maximum Renewals: none
- Replacement: $25 per item
Audiovisuals (DVDs, VHS, CD-ROMs, CDs)
- Loan Period: 7 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 7 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Books (Main Stacks, Juvenile, Folio, Curriculum)
- Loan Period: 21 days
- Maximum Renewals: 1 renewal; 21 days
- Replacement: Cost varies per item
Camera Accessories
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Cameras
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Interlibrary Loan
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
OhioLINK Materials
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Periodicals
- Loan Period: non-circulating
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference - Non-circulating
- Loan Period: Special n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reference
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Reserve
- Loan Period: varies
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: $100 - $125 per item
SearchOhio Materials
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
White Board Kits
- Loan Period: n/a
- Maximum Renewals: n/a
- Replacement: n/a
Questions?
If you have questions or comments, contact Circulation Services.