Reciprocal Patron Borrowing Policies
Annual fee There is no fee for approved reciprocal patrons. Please present your school ID or LBC library card at the Information & Circulation Desk whenever you want to borrow materials.
Borrowing limit 10 items total
Loan period 14 days
Renewal period 14 days Renewal limit You may renew online, by phone, by email (circdesk@lbc.edu), or in person. After the renewal limit is reached (1 or 3 depending on the item), items must be physically returned to the library for reshelving or to be checked back in and then checked back out. Occasionally, a circumstance may arise that requires the modification of your due date. Note: If your materials are overdue when you renew them, the library circulation system can only renew until the $20 fine limit is reached.
Fines $0.25 per day / per item Account blocked Once fines/fees reach a total of $20 you will be blocked from any further borrowing until the fines/fees are paid. Maximum fine The maximum fine per item is $5. Lost items If you lose an item or it becomes 90 days overdue, you are responsible to pay the replacement cost plus a $10.00 processing fee. Payment Fines/fees can be paid by cash or check (payable to Lancaster Bible College) only.
Reserve materials Materials on reserve may be used in the library for two hours.
Reference and restricted materials and periodicals These items may not be borrowed.
Requesting items owned by LBC
(Placing a hold) If you set up your account with a password, you may request items (place a hold) online. You may request items that are held at the Lancaster or Washington, DC location, but you must pick them up at the Lancaster location.
LBCShare Interlibrary loan This service is not available for Reciprocal Patrons. Your local public library or possibly your school library can provide this service for you.
Electronic databases & eBooks These resources can only be accessed in the library.
Reshelving materials Place any materials you remove from the shelves, but decide not to borrow, on the green RESHELVE SPOTS you find throughout the library. You do not need to reshelve items yourself. It is our job to do this for you.
Borrowing Item Limit = 10 items total
Type of Material Loan Period Number of Renewals Item Limit
Books 14 days 3 10
Audio 14 days 1 5
Kit 14 days 1 3
DVDs/Videos 14 days 1 10