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Usage Policies

Philosophy

It is the philosophy of the Leaning Commons, including the Library, to make resources available to as many students and Aims employees as possible. The Learning Commons is a cooperative learning space that encourages academic proficiency through resource exploration, skill development, and social connectedness.

Expectations

Patrons will receive reminder notices via email regarding due dates and overdue items. If items are not returned, billing notices with replacement costs are emailed and mailed to patrons at the address on file with Aims Community College. Borrowed items are to be returned on or before their due dates to allow equitable access to resources for all patrons. Patrons are responsible for the care and security of all items.

Failure to return borrowed materials by the specified due date or returning items that are damaged will result in consequences outlined in this policy. Potential consequences include:

  • Suspension of borrowing privileges
  • Charges for replacement costs
  • Locking of device access
  • Placing of registration holds
  • Billing through student accounts
  • Placing of conduct holds
  • Engagement of law enforcement
  • Transfer of account to collection agency

The Learning Commons recognizes that extenuating circumstances may arise, preventing patrons from returning materials on time. Patrons experiencing such circumstances are encouraged to communicate with Learning Commons staff as soon as possible to discuss options for resolving any issues.

Outlined below are the Aims Community College policies, which guide students, employees and community members in how they may utilize the Library and Learning Common's services and resources. 

Library Cards

Aims I.D. cards serve as the library card for employees and currently enrolled students. Other proper photo identification can also be used. Community members with proper photo identification can obtain a library card with limited privileges. 

Library Checkout Terms

Material Type Loan Period Renewable Replacement Charges applied Amount Billed
Reserve Textbooks (current Aims students only) 3 hours or 1 week 1 time, if no one is waiting, in person or by phone After 3 business days Replacement cost
Calculators - Scientific/Graphing 3 hours or 1 week 1 time, if no one is waiting After 3 business days Replacement cost
Laptops (current Aims students only) Semester NA After 3 business days Replacement cost
Tablets (current Aims students only) Semester N/A After 3 business days Replacement cost
Webcams (current Aims students only) Semester N/A After 3 business days Replacement cost
Books - Nonfiction/Fiction 3 weeks 1 time, if no one is waiting After 3 calendar months, or end of semester Replacement cost
DVDs/Magazines/CDs 3 weeks 1 time, if no one is waiting After 3 calendar months, or end of semester Replacement cost
eReaders (current Aims students, faculty and staff only) 3 weeks 1 time, if no one is waiting, in person or by phone After 3 business days Replacement cost
State Park backpacks (current Aims students, faculty and staff only) (Greeley) 1 week 1 time, if no one is waiting After 3 business days Replacement cost
Rec. Center passes - Loveland (current Aims students, faculty and staff only); Ft. Lupton (current Aims students only) 1 week 1 time, if no one is waiting After 3 business days Replacement cost

Checkout Limits

Item Period Item Limit Renewal Limit
Reserve Textbooks - first come first serve, no holds 3 hours or 1 week 3 1
Calculators - Scientific/Graphing 3 hours or 1 week 1 1
Laptops/Tablets/Webcams Semester 1 0
Books - Nonfiction/Fiction 3 weeks 10 1
DVDS/Magazines/CDs 3 weeks 4 1
eReaders 3 weeks 1 1
Faculty books - Nonfiction/Fiction 90 days 10 1
State Park backpacks/Rec. Center Passes 1 week 1 1

Renewing Library Materials

Items eligible for renewal can be renewed by coming to the Learning Commons, emailing or calling. General collections (books and DVDs) may also be renewed by logging in to the Kiefer Library catalog.

Returning Library Materials

All materials should be returned to the Learning Commons at the respective location of: Greeley, Ft. Lupton, Loveland or Windsor

Interlibrary Loan Materials

Materials borrowed for Aims patrons from other libraries (interlibrary loan) must be returned on time to the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons Expectations also apply to these items.

Paying for Lost or Damaged Materials

Payment is accepted at the cashier's office on the Greeley Campus. Be sure to keep your receipt. Once you have paid replacement costs for an item, no refunds will be issued.

Copyright

Aims Community College supports the responsible and good faith exercise of fair use of copyrighted materials.

Adherence

All patrons are expected to adhere to this policy when borrowing materials from the Library and Learning Commons. Failure to to comply may result in penalties as outlined herein.