Murrell Memorial Library

Student Check-out Periods

  • Books- 4 weeks
  • Vertical Files - 4 weeks
  • Non-current Periodicals - 1 day
  • Current Teacher Ed. Periodicals- 1 day
  • Videos NOT on reserve - 1 week

Faculty Check-out Periods

  • Books - 4 weeks
  • Vertical Files- 4 weeks
  • Non-current Periodicals - 1 week
  • Videos NOT on reserve - 1 week

Items that may NOT be checked out of the library:

  • Current issue periodicals (except Teacher Ed. Library Periodicals)
  • Newspapers
  • Reference books
  • 2-hour strict reserve materials
  • Community members may not check out videos or Curriculum materials.

Renewal Of Items

Library items that you have already checked out may be renewed in one of three ways:

Telephone Renewal: Items may be renewed only one time by telephone; phone the library office staff (660-831-4180).

In Person Renewal: Come into the Library for staff assistance with renewing items.

Online Renewal: Go to www.moval.edu/library1 and select "View My Account."

When the first screen of the Quest catalog appears, click on the link for Missouri Valley College. On the MVC Quest page, scroll down below the search option fields and, under the "Other Options" heading, you will see a link labeled "View Your Library Account". Click on this link and follow the prompts to renew some or all of your checked out items.

Overdue materials may NOT be renewed online. Please pay fines in the Main Library.

RETURN OF ITEMS

During open hours, Library materials may be returned to either the Main Library office or the Teacher Ed. Library office.

Interlibrary Loan books are to be returned to the Main Library Office.

When the Library is closed, please return books by depositing them in the large purple book drop container which is located at the end of the sidewalk facing College Street outside the Main Library.

OVERDUE FINES

Any overdue materials (including 2-hour Reserve items) will cost the patron 25 cents per day, per item. Please return overdue books and pay for fines in the Main Library office.

The library staff is more interested in having materials returned than in charging fines. However, if you do not respond to overdue notices by returning overdue Library materials and paying fines, your borrowing privileges may be suspended and your student ID pulled.

If an item is lost, you must pay the cost of the lost item. The Business Office will be notified of outstanding obligations, and no college transcripts, grades or diplomas will be issued until the obligations are met.

CAN'T FIND THE MATERIALS YOU NEED?
Please talk to a Librarian about search options and requesting Interlibrary Loan materials. Also refer to the topic heading of Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

PHOTOCOPIES

Student-Use Copy Machine Locations:

Photocopy machines are available in the Main Library and the Teacher Education Library. Copies cost 10 cents per page (20 cents for double-sided copies). Change to make copies is available at the Circulation Desk.

Main Library: The copy machine is located in the main lobby across from the Circulation Desk.

Teacher Ed. Library: The copy machine is located next to the Circulation Desk.

NOTE: Copyright and Fair Use Regulations are posted at campus copy machine locations and on the MVC website.

MICROFICHE/MICROFILM READER/ PRINTER The microfiche/microfilm reader/printer machine is located on the second floor of the Main Library and has a built-in printer. Copies made from microfiche and microfilm are free.

VIDEOS

Two-Hour Reserve Videos: The Main Library has a TV-VCR located in the upstairs Multimedia Room to view the 2-hour Reserve Videos. Request the Reserve Video you want to watch at the Main Library Circulation Desk using the Call Number from the online catalog. The assistant at the desk will help you. You will need your Student ID to check out a video and a headset.

Non-Reserve Videos and CD-ROMs:
The Main Library and the Teacher Ed. Library have Non-Reserve Videos available for one-week check-out. Use the Call Number from the online catalog to request a video at the Circulation Desk. Popular entertainment videos are located in the Main Library and a maximum of 2 may be checked out for 1 week.
Note: CD-ROMs may be used by students on the computer in the Main Library’s Multimedia Room; however, only faculty may check them out from the library.