Library Policies
Guidelines & Services–Ponce, PR
Borrowing Privileges & Borrower Obligation
The Library’s resources and services are for the instruction; research and patient
care of PHSU community. Privileges are determined to meet the instructional and research
needs of faculty, students, and staff at PHSU Library. Privileges are non-transferable
and must be exercised accordingly.
You are responsible for returning or renewing library materials on time. You do not
have to come directly to the Library to renew a book you can do so through the website.
Materials are subject to recall and prompt return is necessary. You are held responsible
for any fines. Overdue materials are fined at $0.50 per day. Reserve materials are
fined at $0.50 per hour.
Circulation
PHSU provides ready access to Library materials. Anyone is welcome to use materials
in the Library. A valid PHSU identification card or special permission is required
to check out any item or request other Library services. Books circulate for two weeks.
You may be renewed if someone else has not requested them.
Computers
There is a network of 60 computers located throughout the Library. Photocopying/printers
are also available. Wireless network is also available (for students and employee
use only).
Cubicles
By nature of their design, the cubicles are to be used by individuals only. Loud talking and cell phone use is not permitted in this area.
The Library is not responsible for loss of items left in the cubicles; valuable items
should not be left unattended.
Disabled Patrons
The Library staff makes every effort to provide library services to persons with disabilities.
Please ask for assistance whenever you are having difficulty locating or obtaining
an item or service. The Library strives to remove physical barriers whenever possible,
but if any barriers exist for you, please contact library staff and appropriate assistance
will be provide. There is an elevator available and handicapped parking is at the
front of the Library. Four ADA compliant study carrels are available, two in each
floor. These wheelchair accessible carrels shall be clearly identified with the International
Symbol of Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. The elevator is an alternative
to the stairs in accessing the library’s two floors.
ILL Request
You may submit as many requests at one time as you wish. At least 5 requests per person
per day will be processed. More of your requests will be processed only depending
upon the overall number of requests received. You are encouraged to prioritize your
requests in the order by which you wish them processed. All ILL requests will have
to work on a first-come, first-served. If you need
assistance with completing ILL forms and other ILL-related questions, please contact
Interlibrary Services:
Julio Quiñones Ext. 4892 (ATHENS) (jquinones@psm.edu)
Raúl Burgos Ext. 5523 Interlibrary Loans (rburgos@psm.edu)
César Sanchez Ext. 4825 (cesanchez@psm.edu)
Study Room Policy
Library offers the use of six study rooms for small group discussion, which are available ONLY to PHSU students, faculty, and staff. After 11:30 pm all of these rooms are open overnight and you can use at your convenience. Patrons must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Group Study Rooms are provided for groups of 2 or more individuals for the purpose
of
studying and meeting. Group Study Rooms are not available for individual use. - No specific study rooms are assigned to specific user or programs. All study rooms
will be
checked out on a first come, first serve basis. - The Library is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal property. If you leave theroom unattended, you risk the loss of your possessions.
- Food or beverages are not allowed in study rooms.
- Please do not cover the windows or doors.
- A valid PHSU ID Card is required to check out a room. Other forms of identification
are not
acceptable. - We reserve the room for a period of two hours begin at 7:00 am to 11:30 pm and may
be
renewed for the same period 10 minutes after the hour, if there are no other persons
requesting service. After 11:30 pm all of these rooms are open overnight. - These rooms must be reserved at the Circulation desk, or at 2nd floor office or in
the room
201, prior to use. Groups that have not reserved a room will be required to vacate the room. - If furniture is moved, please return it to the original placement when finished with
the
room.
24 Hour Study Rooms
One located in the first floor and the others in the second floor. Cubicles, chairs,
computers, and photocopy/printer machine are available.