Libraries of Lancaster Bible College: Washington, D.C. Library Services

General Guidelines

1. You are responsible for the materials that you borrow.
2. You are responsible to know when your materials are due.
3. You are responsible to return your materials on time.
4. You may check your due dates online here.
5. Your library card is valid at Lancaster & Washington D.C. Libraries. When borrowing from other than your main library, you must abide by the policies in effect at that location

Fines

1. $0.25 per day / per item
2. Maximum fine $5 per item
3. Fines/fees can be paid in cash or check (payable to Lancaster Bible College)
4. Once fines/fees reach a total of $20 you will be blocked from any further borrowing until the fines/fees are paid.

Lost Items

Items not returned ninety days after the due date will be declared “lost.” Patrons are responsible to pay the replacement cost plus a $10.00 processing fee for each lost item. LBC students will not be able to register until the lost item fine is paid or arrangements made for payment.

Re-shelving Materials

Please do not re-shelve items yourself.  Place any materials you remove from the shelves, but decide not to borrow, on the green RESHELVE SPOTS you find throughout the library. 

Library Contact Information

301.552.1400  |  library.lbc.edu  |  Circdesk@lbc.edu

Computers

• Eight computers are available.
• Log onto computers using the Student Computer Lab username and password.
• Computer time is limited to 1 hour if there are other students waiting.

Printing and Copying

• You must be logged in on a student computer to print.
• Using your student account login, you can either email your document to your LBC email account to access your file and print; or you can save access and print your files using a USB drive.
• Community patrons can use the reserved  OPAC computer and can print up to 10 pages per session.
• If you experience printing issues, please ask the receptionist for assistance.

Wifi

• Wireless access is available to students, faculty and guests
• For guest access, simply choose GUEST WIFI and follow the prompts from your PC or MAC

Coffee: Available on an honor system for $1 per cup. Place money in the marked container.

Vending Machine: Please ask the receptionist for assistance should you experience a problem.

Refrigerator: Please clearly mark your name on your food and do not take food that belongs to someone else. The refrigerator will be cleaned each Friday. All containers and food will be discarded.

Microwave: Please wipe out the microwave after you have used it.

Café: Please make every effort to keep this area clean.