Library Policies

Circulation Policy

Library cards are available at the Circulation Desk.  To obtain a Library card, you must have a current Harcum College ID.

Books may be checked out for 3 weeks and may be renewed either in person or by phone.  To renew books by phone, please call 610-526-6085 on or before the due date.  Audiovisual (AV) materials may be checked out for 7 days. 

Periodicals and Reserve materials may NOT be checked out and are limited to in-Library use only.  Reserve materials may be used in the Library for 2 hours. 

The Library has available a photocopier and two network printers.  Photocopies and printed pages are 10¢ per page.

Use of Library Computers

The Library has 18 computers available for patron use.  We permit use of Library computers for research, assigned software packages, email and typing course assignments/papers.  We ask that patrons limit the use of IM chat sessions and streaming audio/video content on the Library’s computers.

Remote Access to Electronic Databases

Students, faculty and staff can access remotely the Library’s electronic databases by requesting a password list that is available at the Circulation Desk.

Interlibrary Loan Policy (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan is a service that enables current Harcum College students, faculty, and staff to request books or photocopies of journal articles that are available from another Library.  The form to submit an ILL request is available online and at the Circulation Desk.  

Library Policies and Services for Harcum Faculty & Staff

AV Requests / SMART Classrooms

SMART classrooms have the following equipment:

·        Desktop Computer

·        DVD & VCR playback

·        LCD Projector

·        Document Camera

·        Internet Connection

To request AV equipment, a Laptop, or a SMART key for your class/campus event, please fill out an AV/Laptop Request Form  or submit your AV/Laptop request to the Media Services Assistant.  We ask that you provide the Library with at least 3 days notice to prepare the AV equipment.

If other AV equipment is required for your class/event, please contact the Media Services Assistant for assistance.

Clickers - Audience Response System 

The Library has available response clickers to enhance interactive teaching and learning in the classroom.  Clickers allow students to respond quickly to questions asked by faculty and participate in class discussions.  This technology serves as an effective way for faculty to assess how students understand the course material.

If you would like to reserve the clickers for a particular class day and time, please fill out the AV/Laptop Request Form .

Information Literacy

The Library offers classes for your students covering basic Library skills to advanced database searching strategies.  Please contact the Reference Librarian to schedule an instruction session.  We ask that you provide at least 1 week’s notice prior to the class date.

Reserve Materials

If you would like to place either Library materials or personal copies on Reserve, please fill out the Reserve Item Request Form  or submit your Reserve request to the Circulation Coordinator.  To better assist you with your Reserve requests, please provide the Library with your syllabi for the given semester.  

To check out Reserve materials, students will need to present their Library card at the Circulation Desk.  These materials can be checked out to students for 2 hours and may only be used in the Library.

If AV equipment is required for use of Reserve materials, please consult a Librarian for assistance.

New Titles Recommendations!

The Library welcomes recommendations from faculty and staff for titles to be added to the Library collection.  Faculty and staff can submit their recommendations by filling out the New Titles Request Form or by sending an email to the Director of Library Services.

A monthly list of new titles is available here. 

Updated: 11/18/2011