Hartwick college

Use of the Stevens-German Library

The primary purpose of the Stevens-German Library is to support the research and study needs of Hartwick College students, faculty, and staff. The computers in the library are for authorized Hartwick affiliates.

In addition, we have two public terminals for use by guests of the library and alumna. Use of these two public computers is restricted to 30 minutes. Patrons who abuse this policy will be asked to leave. 

In general, the library computers are for research purposes only. When the library computer workstations are in heavy use, please refrain from using them for recreational purposes.
Printing is reserved for Hartwick students, faculty and staff and should only be used for research purposes. Printed multiple copies (such as printing class handouts) is prohibited.
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Unaccompanied minors will be asked to leave the library.

Circulation Services

The circulation desk is located on the fourth floor (main floor) of the Stevens-German Library. Our staff is dedicated to providing timely, helpful and friendly service to the Hartwick community. Our circulation polices support the curriculum needs of the campus.

Hartwick faculty, staff, students, and alumni have no limit on the number of books that they can check out.  Borrowers are financially responsible for all material charged out on their library account.  Borrowers may view their current checked out items, holds and library fines at http://www.hartwick.edu/x2231.xml. 

Circulation policies, loan periods and fines apply to individuals when they are away from campus for vacation, research, sabbatical, etc. To find out what the library owns, please search the online catalog or contact the reference desk for assistance 607.431.4440.

Borrower Eligibility

Hartwick Students, Faculty, Staff & Alumni
The Stevens-German Library extends borrowing privileges to Hartwick students, faculty, staff, and Hartwick alumni. To borrow library materials, individuals will need to stop by the circulation desk and present a valid Hartwick ID. Alumni should present a valid state ID or driver’s license. The library will issue alumni a library borrower’s card.

Community Borrowers
Community members who are interested in checking out library materials may obtain a library card from the circulation desk.  A valid state ID or driver’s license required to obtain a library card.

SUNY Oneonta Students and Faculty
The Stevens-German Library extends borrowing privileges to SUNY Oneonta students and faculty who possess a valid SUNY ID card.  Items may be returned to either Milne Library or the Stevens-German Library.

Loan Periods for Books

Borrower	Period
Faculty	One Semester
Staff	One Semester
Student	Six Weeks
Community Borrower	30 Days
SUNY – Oneonta Students	30 Days
SUNY – Oneonta Faculty	One Semester

Overdue Fines and Bills

Material	Loan Periods	Fines per Item	Billing Fee	Replacement Costs
Books	Please see chart above	$.25 per day	$5.00	$50.00
CDs / Cassettes	Two Weeks	$.25 per day	$5.00	$25.00
VHS Tapes/DVD	Two Weeks	$.25 per day	$5.00	Determined by Item Cost
Wireless Cards	24 Hours	$.25 per hour	$5.00	$65.00
Headphones	Two Hours	$.25 per hour	$5.00	$25.00
Ethernet Cables	24 Hours	$.25 per hour	$5.00	$15.00
Closed Reserve Items	Usually Two Hours	$1.00 per hour	$10.00	Determined by Item Type

 
Fines for Non-returned & Lost Material

When any item is not returned, the library will assess a non -refundable billing fee plus a replacement fee as listed above. Community borrowers with overdue fees of $5.00 or more will not be allowed to checkout or renew books. Student bills for lost items and library fines are submitted to the business office at the end of the school year.  Students who withdraw or begin a leave of absence are billed on the date they leave the college. We encourage all borrowers to return or renew materials on time.  Borrowers may renew items by calling the circulation desk at extension 4441.

For more information about circulation and reserves, please contact Karen Dailey, Circulation 607.431.4441, or by email daileyk@hartwick.edu