Borrowing materials
Check out library books and AVs from the Circulation Desk.

 
Renewing materials
Books that have not been requested by other borrowers may be renewed once.  You may call the Circulation Desk to renew by phone or renew online 24 hours before the due date. To renew online, link to "My Library Account" from the "My Accounts" tab. The required "PCOM LIB #" is on your PCOM ID card. Exceptions for renewal time can be made under special circumstances. Please discuss your needs with Circulation staff.
 
Returning materials
Return books, AVs, and Interlibrary loan books to the Circulation Desk or deposit them in the Bookdrop by the entrance door. To avoid "Claims returned" problems, do not leave items checked out to you at an unattended staff desk, study tables, or other unsecure locations.

"Claims returned"
If you are notified that an item is overdue or subject to billing, but believe that you returned it, ask staff to check the shelves for that item. If it is not on the shelf, you will be held responsible for item replacement.

Placing a hold
You may request a hold on a book that is currently charged out.  You will be notified by e-mail or phone when it becomes available.
 
Receiving a Recall
Books or AVs may be recalled when required by faculty for course use and reserve status. Notification of recall will be sent via e-mail to your PCOM e-mail account or phone. Recalled items must be returned to the Library within 7 days of the recall notification. Overdue fines will accrue after 7 days.  
 
Study/Conference Room
Study/conference rooms are available for students to use on a first-come, first-served basis.
GA campus rooms should be checked out at the Circulation Desk (6 hour period with a possible 2 hour extension).
Library Staff may reserve a room for Library meetings.

Identification
All PCOM faculty, staff, students, and alumni must have a PCOM ID or current driver's license to borrow materials.

Address or ID Change
Borrowers are responsible for supplying correct and current addresses. Please notify Circulation of any change in address or phone number.  Also advise Circulation if you have a new PCOM ID as your barcode must be updated.

Lost or Damaged Books or AVs
You are responsible for the replacement of lost or damaged books and AVs. Items must be returned in good condition without evidence of defacement, mutilation, or water damage. You will be billed for the cost of a lost or damaged item plus a processing fee of $25. A default price of $150 per item appears on the overdue notice.  The true cost will be reflected on the Lost Item Bill.

Report lost or damaged items as soon as possible. Late fees will accrue from the Due Date until payment is made. Late fees are in addition to replacement costs and processing fee.

Sharing Borrowing Privileges

All books and AVs charged out in your name are your responsibility. For this reason, you should not charge out materials for someone else.

Suspended Privileges

Your library privileges will be suspended when fines total $10. 
 

Returns & Renewals

All material should be renewed or returned on time. Return materials to a Circulation Desk staff member or deposit them in the Bookdrop to insure their secure return.

Security
We reserve the right to check purses, backpacks, schoolbags, etc. when our security alarm sounds.  Videos and books from other libraries or stores sometimes are not desensitized and may trigger the alarm. 

 *Reserve books charged out after 9:30 pm must be returned by 8 am. the following morning.

During the week prior to exams, there are no renewals for videos or CDs.

Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines total $10 or more.  
All fines and fees must be paid before leaving PCOM educational programs or employment.
 
Books
$0.25 per day
 
AVs
$1.00 per day

Reserves
$1.00 per hour 

See the Lost or Damaged Books or AVs policy for information on related charges.