The Colin Library...

LIBRARIAN:	Mrs Carol Wills
Phone:	(09) 361 1053
Fax:	(09) 361 1054
E-mail:	carol@gsc.ac.nz

The users of Colin Library are first and foremost the lecturers, staff and students of Good Shepherd College. Library facilities then extend to users outside the College either by means of inter-library loans, subscription membership or by special arrangement.

Opening hours during academic year
Monday
9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Tuesday
9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 8.15pm (subject to change)
Wednesday
9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Thursday
9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm (subject to change)
Friday
9.00am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 5.00pm
The evening opening extends into the first study week.

Holiday hours - (Please phone to check)
Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm

The library is closed from mid-December until the end of January.

GENERAL BOOK BORROWING

Requesting books from Colin Library:
Day students and local subscription members are to borrow books by visiting the library in person.
Distance students may do so online via the library OPAC. Find the title you want, click on the "Reserve" button along the bottom of the page, type in your borrower/ID number, click OK, then click "Yes" on message that begins with "This title is available now…" If the book you want is out, follow the instructions to either reserve it for yourself when it is returned, or to cancel your request.
Requests received after 9am will be dealt with the following working day.
Distance students may borrow in person if they wish.

Returning books to Colin Library:
Books may be returned by any method preferred by the borrower provided the regulations are met.
Distance students not returning books personally are responsible for postage/courier costs. The library carries the cost for sending books to the student. Books will be sent in regulation mail plastic bags addressed to the student. These bags can be reused to return books by turning the bag inside out, placing the books inside and sealing the bag with tape. A return address label is already affixed to the inside of the bag for the student's convenience.

Number of books per person:
Day students may borrow up to 10 books at a time, for two weeks
Distance students and subscription members may borrow up to 4 books at a time, for four weeks. The librarian may limit the number of titles that may be borrowed in a particular area of study to allow all students reasonable access to the material.

Librarian recall:
The librarian reserves the right to recall any title at any time even if the initial 2 week (or 4 week) loan period has not been reached.

Loan renewals:
Books may be renewed once for a further two weeks, provided there is no waiting list. Renewals must take place before or on the due date. Books already overdue (even by 1 day) cannot be renewed.
Books may be renewed in person, by email or by telephone. Please quote your name and the barcode numbers of the books being renewed if leaving a message on the College's answer phone.

Overdue books:
Overdue books will attract a fine of $1.00 per day, weekends included. Books retrieved by the librarian on Monday mornings that were returned sometime during the weekend will not be charged for the immediately preceding Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. For distance students this fee will be calculated according to the postmarked date on the package.
A statement of overdue costs incurred will be emailed to the distance student who may pay by posting a cheque made out to the College or direct payment to: Good Shepherd College, Colin Library account, BNZ account no. 020200 0299983 02.
Day students will be charged in the library.
All accounts for overdue books must be cleared before further borrowing can commence.

Reserved books:
Each semester lecturers identify titles that are designated "reserved" for the duration of the semester. These titles relate to the courses being taught and are deemed additional recommended reading to the readings supplied with the course material. They may not be borrowed but are available for use within the library.

Reference works:
Books in the reference collection are not available for general borrowing.

Journals:
Colin Library subscribes to a large number of journals that may be read within the library only. No bound copies or single issues may be borrowed at any time. Distance students may request photocopies of specific articles from the librarian at a cost of $5.00 per article. Very long articles may cost more. Such photocopying of articles is at the discretion of the librarian.

Photocopying:
Photocopying facilities are available at a cost of 10c per A4 page, and 20c per A3 page. Students are able to run a photocopying account in arrangement with the librarian. All copies made, including duds are to be paid for so ask for assistance if necessary.
Please note that Colin Library vigorously discourages any photocopying activity that breaches the copyright laws.

END OF SEMESTER
Students are expected to return all library material at the end of each semester. Books not returned are subject to a $1.00 per day fine to a maximum of $20.00 per book. Books may be borrowed over semester breaks.

FOOD AND DRINK
Only drink bottles with sipper lids are allowed, and no food of any kind is permitted.

FOOTWARE
Library users are requested to wear footwear at all times.

DAMAGED LIBRARY MATERIAL
Please bring to the attention of the librarian any discovered damaged library material. This includes highlighting of text with fluorescent pens. If a borrower damages library material the matter must be discussed with the librarian, because failure to report even minor damage may result in the borrower paying full replacement costs. Often the damage is easily repairable at little if no cost.
Replacement costs: Costs for seriously damaged books are calculated at the replacement amount plus a $10.00 handling and processing fee. A replacement copy of the damaged title supplied by the user may be acceptable, but the $10.00 handling and processing fee will still apply. Out of print titles are dealt with on a book by book basis.