Library Policies
Mission Statement
The
mission of the Golden West College Library is to support the students, faculty,
and staff by fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes
educational achievement and evaluation of and access to information for
lifelong learning through content rich resources, library instructional
programs and, current technologies. (Approved by GWC Librarians
and Staff 11/30/05).
 Library Code
of Ethics |
| Intellectual
Freedom Principals for Academic Libraries |
Library Card
GWC students are issued a photo ID library cards during registration. Your current student photo ID is required for all library transactions. You must be currently enrolled in classes for your library card to work.
Material/Book Checkout:
Golden West College Library will honor valid library cards held by Orange
Coast College, Cypress College, Fullerton College, and CSU Long Beach.
PRINT MATERIAL:
Books |
3 week check-out/ 3 week renewal |
| Reserve Material | 1 week/2 day/2 hour/ 2 hour room use only |
| Periodicals/Newspapers | In room use only |
NONPRINT MATERIAL:
| DVD's | Library use only. |
VHS/VT |
Library use only. |
| Audiocassettes | Library use only. |
Returning
Materials:
Please return all materials to the Public Services Desk or to the outside
book return slot.
Overdue Materials:
GWC Library charges fines on overdue material. Fines are .25 cents per item per day to a maximum of $10.00. Fines are assessed for weekends as well as during library hours since books can be returned 24 hours a day in the outside book return.
Lost Materials:
The patron must pay for lost materials. As soon as borrowers realize that
a library item has been lost, they should phone the library and notify
the circulation desk. Charges for lost materials include processing costs.
Please check with the GWC Library staff for more information on these
charges.
Interlibrary Loans:
The primary purpose of the interlibrary loans service is to assist GWC students, staff, and faculty with course-related information or research needs. An ILL is initiated by a librarian, if GWC Library resources are exhausted, unavailable, or inadequate. ILL requests which are not course-related may be referred to a public library.
Technology Learning Center:
Computer facilities are for educational and research purposes only. You must be a currently GWC enrolled student to use the computers. Printing is available for .10 cents a page at the self-service print station.
Databases:
Remote access is available. Passwords are required to access databases off-campus
or from home. If you are a currently registered GWC student, passwords are available through the MyGWC portal. You can also sign up for
the passwords at the reference desk.
Library Guidelines:
In order to make your visit to the library more productive, please observe
the following regulations:
- Students
are expected to occupy one seat and one place at the study tables.
- Students
are expected to study quietly and share tables with others.
- Students
are expected to keep their possessions with them. When personal belongings
are left, they will be taken to the library lost and found.
- Reference
books are for immediate use only and will be reshelved.
- No eating
or drinking in the library. Food and drink are to be left in the car
at the entrance.