Online Library Catalog

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LOCATION GUIDE FOR BOOKS AND PERIODICALS 

The Will W. Alexander Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System, also referred to as the LC system, which is a combination of letters and numbers designating a CALL NUMBER.

•  “REF” REFERENCE BOOKS are located on the first floor of the Library.  
•  PERIODICALS are located on the first floor of the Library. 
• A-Z GENERAL CIRCULATING BOOKS are located on the second floor of the Library.
•  BOUND PERIODICALS are located on the second floor of the Library.

CIRCULATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

A current Dillard University I.D. Card must be presented to borrow books and materials. Each patron is held personally responsible for library materials checked out to them. The Library has installed a security system that will alert staff members of material that is not properly charged.

LOAN PERIODS AND RENEWALS:

Books are loaned for 2 weeks (14 days), with renewal privileges if no other requests have been made for the material. Students who have outstanding over-due books or fines will not be allowed check-out privileges. All books must be returned by final examination week of each semester. 

RETURNING BOOKS:

Books should ONLY be returned to the Circulation Desk at the entrance of the building.

RESERVE BOOKS:

Reserve materials are resources placed on limited circulation at the request of a faculty member. Circulation privileges are recommended by the faculty member who places the material on reserve. To use these items you must be a current registered Library user. There is a 2 hour limit on all reserve materials. All reserves are due back to the reserve desk fifteen (15) minutes prior to closing.    

FINES

Fines for overdue regular circulating books are $.20 cents per day per book. If a book is lost, the student is charged the replacement cost of the book and a $25.00 processing fee.

Library of Congress Classification Outline

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