Library Policies
Library UsersAnyone from the Aims Community College service area may use Kiefer Library:
Library CardsEvery person will need a library card to checkout library materials. Aims identification cards serve as the Kiefer Library Card for students, faculty, administration and staff. Picture I.D. can be used if the student is correctly identified in the library database. Community members, with proper picture identification, can apply for an Aims Community College Kiefer Library card. Reserve materials must be checked out with an Aims or picture I.D. even if the material is only to be used in the library or in the ARC. Library Hours & LocationPlease go to the Library
Hours & Location page for this information.
Loan PeriodsMost books and audio books: 3 weeks DVD, Videos, and single issues of periodicals: 1 week Library Material Check-Out Limit10 items is the standard limit. Renewing Library MaterialsYou may bring your items into the library, you may call the Library, 970-339-6227 or 800-301-5388 ext. 6227, or you may renew through the online library catalog under Patron Review. http://tlc.aims.edu/TLCScripts/interpac.dll?PatronForm&Config=pac&Branch=,0,&FormId=-3 Returning Library MaterialsGreeley CampusThe library maintains two safe return locations on the Greeley campus. Materials may be returned at the book drop on the first floor of the College Center, just inside the east doors. Fort Lupton and Loveland CampusesLoveland, Fort Lupton and Greeley Downtown campus students may return their library items by presenting them for check in to the Academic Resource Center's personnel. Interlibrary Loan MaterialsMaterials that we borrowed for you from other libraries (interlibrary loans) must be returned to the Kiefer Library or through your campus Academic Resource Center. Once you return an interlibrary loan, we take the charge off your account, and the Kiefer Library assumes complete responsibility for the safe return of the materials to the owning library. If you attempt to return interlibrary loan materials in any other way, you are fully responsible for replacing the items should they get lost in transit or until both libraries have agreed the materials are returned.
Overdue and Lost Library MaterialsOnce materials are overdue, a system block is automatically charged against your library account. You cannot check out other materials as long as a block remains against your account. At present, you will receive only one (final) notice of overdue materials. StudentsIf you are a student, the final notice will inform you that a financial hold has been placed against your account. You may not borrow items from the Library, nor may you register for classes or receive your grades or transcripts until the materials have been returned or paid for. Community PatronsIf you are a community patron, after the final notice a block is placed on your library account. You will no longer be able to borrow library materials until the overdue materials are either returned or paid for. In addition your overdue library account may be sent to a collection agency. Late FeesLate fees and replacement costs are assessed for items from the Reserve Collection. Course textbooks are checked out for free for 2 hours. If overdue, there is an overdue fine of $.50 per hour; $12.00 per day. If kept more than 3 days, the full price of the book plus a processing fee is charged. Kiefer Library does not assess overdue fines on circulating items. Replacement Costs and Processing FeesIf you cannot locate the library materials charged to your library card, you should plan to replace them. Damaged materials, too, must be replaced. Before paying replacement costs and fees, please consult us, as the standard replacement cost and the actual replacement cost may differ. We will provide you the actual dollar amount which will satisfy your obligation and which you will pay at the Aims Cashier's office. Once we have proof that you have done this, we will release your transcript hold if you are a student, and we will remove the block from your borrowing account. Paying for Lost MaterialsPayment is accepted at any of the Cashier's offices on any of the campuses. Be sure to keep your receipt. Refunds will not be issued for any Reserve Collection items. Please Note:
Need More Information?Phone: 970-339-6227 or 1-800-301-5388 ext.6227
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