Library Policies

Circulation Policy

Library cards are available at the Circulation desk.  To get a Library card, you must have a valid Harcum College ID.

Books may be checked out for 3 weeks and may be renewed either in person or over the phone.  To renew books over the phone, please call the Library at 610-526-6085 and have the books and your Library card ready.  Overdue books will accrue a 15¢ fine per day for each item.

Audiovisual materials may be checked out for 7 days.  Overdue audiovisual materials will accrue a $5.00 fine per day for each item.

Periodicals and Reserve materials may not be checked out.  Reserve items may be used in the Library for 2 hours.  Overdue Reserve materials will accrue a $5.00 fine per day for each item.

Photocopying and printing are 10¢ per page.  The Library will provide change if needed.

The Library has many computers available for patron use.  We allow use of Library computers for research, assigned software packages, e-mail, and typing of papers.  Please be considerate when using IM programs such as Meebo.  We also ask that you limit the use of streaming video and audio.