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Circulation Books from the general collection are circulated for a two-week period and videos are circulated for a one week period. At the end of that two-week period, books may be renewed if a hold has not been placed on it. Videos cannot be renewed. In order to borrow materials, utilize the copier and computer lab in the library you will need an ATC photo identification (ID) card and a library account, which can be created by a library staff member at the circulation desk. Students using library circulation services must adhere to the following guidelines. 1. Must be currently enrolled or employed by ATC. Students must have a current ATC photo ID card. 2. Adhere to the two-week checkout period. (Faculty and staff may make arrangements with the librarian for longer terms). 3. Adhere to one renewal policy if the book has not been requested by another student. 4. Five-book checkout limit. (Faculty and staff may make special arrangements with the librarian for more books). 5. There is a 10¢ per school day charge for overdue items. The charge for a lost item is the cost of the item. The late fee will be waived. 6. Unpaid fines and/or overdue books will result in the student's account being immediately placed on hold. 7. Reference materials, periodicals and newspapers do not circulate. (Faculty and staff may make arrangements with the librarian for longer terms). 8. Irrespective of the loan period, All loaned materials are due on the last day of each quarter. Catalog System Book Returns and Fines Fines The charge for an overdue item is 10¢ per day after the initial two-week checkout period. The charge for a lost item is the cost of the item. The late fee will be waived on the lost book when returned. >> Back to top Printer and Copier Services The ATC Library uses the Pharos system for payment of all printing and photocopying. Library printing and photocopying are fee-based, self-serve services available through your Library Account. Payment is transacted using the barcode on the ATC photo ID card. Charging to Print and Photocopy using Library Accounts Students may add credit to their library account by using the ADD/Value machine located by the circulation desk. The ATC photo ID card may be credited and re-credited as long as the card is in good condition. The ADD/Value machine accepts $1, $ 5, $10, $20 bills and coins. Note - The Autoloaders DO NOT GIVE CHANGE. Instead your account receives credit. Please care for your ATC photo ID card as you would your bank/credit card by keeping it in a safe place. Lost cards should be reported to Student Affairs as soon as possible.Printing and Photocopying Costs: >> Back to top Fax Services Orientation The Library participates in quarterly new student orientation. Additionally, a User Guide to ATC's Library Services is disseminated to all new students. A PowerPoint presentation is used to acquaint online students with the library and library services. The library provides bibliographic instruction to classes as requested by faculty. ATC faculty who wish to schedule classes for bibliographic instruction should complete the Bibliographic Instruction and/or Library Orientation Request Form. It is available at the circulation desk or it can be requested electronically by email to the librarian at library@atlantatech.edu. You can also receive library orientation by previewing our slide show. Library Orientation>> Back to top Interlibrary Loan ATC is a member of the Georgia Online Library Databases (GOLD) interlibrary loan network. Interlibrary Loan is a service to obtain materials which are not located in the Atlanta Technical College Library. Materials are borrowed from other libraries by means of a computer database. Interlibrary loan request forms must be completed and submitted to library staff. This is a free service and it normally takes two to three weeks for processing. For speedy service, accurate and complete bibliographical citations should be supplied. Plan ahead when requesting as an average of two weeks is needed to search, process and receive each request. All materials borrowed through the Atlanta Technical College interlibrary loan service must be returned promptly when due. Students are held responsible for interlibrary loan materials.>> Back to top Computer Usage Atlanta Technical College Library User Computer Guidelines: All workstations within the ATC Library are connected to the internet.
Students are encouraged to make the greatest possible use of these
computers within the following guidelines: 6. Report hardware problems and viruses quickly. 9. Messages that are lewd, obscene, abusive, derogatory or otherwise harassing are not allowed. 10. Any activity that would violate laws of the United States or the State of Georgia is not allowed. 11. With your library privileges you agree to abide by the acceptable use policy and avoid using the computers to access internet sites which may be considered pornographic, lewd, obscene, abusive, derogatory or otherwise harassing. Failure to adhere to this standard of behavior could result in suspension of usage privileges, or other discipline as appropriate.>> Back to top Library Forms and Request Library and Media Requisition Recommendation Form The purpose of this form is to gather information for new collection materials for the library at Atlanta Technical College. Students, staff, and faculty at Atlanta Technical College may use this form. The librarian reviews all requests with consultation from respective division heads. Other considerations include budget and availability of resources through other means such as GALILEO or electronic libraries. Please fill out the order form as completely as possible. To expedite the review process, please have the author, tile, ISBN, and cost in advance. Click here to submit your request >> Back to top Computer and Media Equipment Equipment is not allowed to be checked out for longer than two business days. If equipment is needed longer than the permitted time, please specify the reason. When submitting your request, please provide the following information: contact information (name, phone number and email address), type of equipment needed, purpose for equipment, and the date and time for pick up and return. Available Equipment:
Email computer
or media equipment request as an attachment to library@atlantatech.edu |
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