Library Policies: Borrowing

For Students

Basic Borrowing Privileges:

• If you have a current student ID card, the barcode on that ID card is your library barcode number. If you do not have a current MWCC student ID card, contact the Circulation Desk at 978-630-9125.
• Most MWCC items check out for 28 days.
• Students can check out up to 20 items.
• Journals can not be checked out.
• The loan period for Reserve items is determined by the faculty member.

Reserve Materials:

Faculty members place materials (books articles, videos, etc.) on Reserve for their students. These materials are kept behind the Circulation Desk and may be checked out by students. Reserve materials are arranged according to course number and instructor’s last name.

Fines:

• MWCC materials accrue late fees of 5¢ per day, up to a maximum of $2.00 per item.
• Reserve materials and videos accrue fines at a rate of 25¢ per day, up to a maximum of $2.00 per item.
• Fines in excess of $10 will suspend borrowing privileges. 
• Items overdue for 28 days will result in a hold being placed on the student's record.
• Students are responsible for the cost of a lost or damaged item. Library staff will determine if payment is required for a damaged MWCC item.

Holds and Recalls:

If an item is currently checked out by another patron, a hold may be placed on the item. Library users may also place holds on available materials from other libraries through the online library catalog. Please ask for more information at the circulation desk.

If an item that you have checked out is required by another user, you may not renew the item, and a notice of recall will be initiated. Failure to return a recall item within 7 days of the recall date will result in a hold on the student's record.

Worcester ARC Cards:

See CROSS BORROWING FOR WORCESTER ARC MEMBERS on this page.

For Faculty & Staff

Basic Borrowing Privileges:

• Contact the Circulation Desk at 978-630-9125 to request information about accessing library resources and services.
• MWCC items are checked out for the duration of a semester.
• Faculty and staff can check out up to 20 items.
• Print journals can not be checked out.

Reserve Materials:

Course materials for your students can be placed on Reserve at the library Circulation Desk. All materials must follow copyright law. Reserve item loan periods are determined by the faculty member. Reserve materials are arranged according to the course designation and instructor’s last name.

Fines:

• Faculty and staff do not accrue fines for MWCC items. Overdue items from other libraries accrue fines.
• Faculty and staff will be held responsible for lost or damaged items. Library staff will determine if payment is required for a damaged MWCC item.

Holds and Recalls:

If an item is currently checked out by another patron, a hold may be placed on the item. Library users may also place holds on available materials from other libraries through the online library catalog. Please ask for more information at the circulation desk.

If an item that you have checked out is required by another user, you may not renew the item, and a notice of recall will be initiated.

Worcester ARC Cards:

See CROSS BORROWING FOR WORCESTER ARC MEMBERS on this page.

Emeriti Policy:

Faculty members and administrators who are granted emeritus status have full faculty library privileges. Please contact the library for more information.

For Community Users

Basic Borrowing Privileges:

• A valid picture ID is required for a C/WMARS library card. Library users must be 16 years of age or older.
• Library users with a valid library card from a C/W MARS (Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing) circulating library may use that card at MWCC..
• Most MWCC items check out for 21 days.
• Library can check out up to 10 items.
• Journals can not be checked out.

Fines:

• Overdue MWCC items accrue late fees at10¢ per day, up to a maximum of $3.00 per item.
• MWCC library materials that are overdue for 21 days will be billed for a replacement cost.
• Library users will be held responsible for lost or damaged items. Library staff will determine if payment is required for a damaged MWCC item..
• Payment for lost items will incur an additional $10.00 processing fee.

Holds and Recalls:

If an item is currently checked out by another patron, a hold may be placed on the item. Library users may also place holds on available materials from other libraries through the online library catalog. Please ask for more information at the circulation desk.

If an item that you have checked out is required by another user, you may not renew the item, and a notice of recall will be initiated.