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Students and Staff may borrower up to a total of 5 items at one time. Faculty members may borrower up to a total of 10 library items and have more loan flexibility if they need more time for class instruction.
Material Type | Students | Faculty | Staff | Alumni |
---|---|---|---|---|
Books |
2 max 14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
DVDs/Blu-rays |
2 max 3 days loan (1 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
5 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
Scripts (Plays & Treatments) |
2 max 14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
Magazines |
3 max 7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
14 days loan (2 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
CDs |
3 max 7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
Games |
2 max 7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
7 days loan (2 max renewals) |
Lib Use Only |
Course Reserves |
2 max 3 days loan (2 max renewals) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Students: total checkouts amount cannot exceed 5 items.
Student Rate for Overdue Materials
Format | Loan Period | No. of Renewals* | Overdue Charge |
Book | 14 Days | 2 | $0.50 /day |
DVD/Blu-ray | 3 Days | 3 | $0.50 /day |
CD | 7 Days | 3 | $0.50 /day |
Game | 7 Days | 2 | $0.50 /day |
Course Reserves | 3 days | 2 | $0.50/ day |
Magazine | 7 Days | 2 | $0.50 /day |
Accessories | Close of Library | 0 | Replacement Cost |
Reference | Close of Library | 0 | Replacement Cost |
* No renewals on New Films (New Films = newly released films up to 3 months)
Student Rate for processing fee
Format | Barcode | Due Date Sticker | Case |
Book | $0.50 | $0.50 | N/A |
DVD/Blu-ray | $0.50 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
CD | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
Games | $0.50 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
Magazine | $0.50 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
Accessories | $0.50 | N/A | N/A |
Reference | $0.50 | $0.50 | N/A |
Lost Materials
Items not returned to the Library within 30 days after the due date will be considered lost. Borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of the item, or the average replacement cost for books in the subject area.
Items returned to the Library in a damaged condition will be charged a fee. Price will be determined at time item being returned and will be based on what is required to repair the item. Examples: item needs to be rebound, bindery fee will be charged; barcode or spine label missing, $5.00 processing fee will be charged. If it is determined that item cannot be repaired, charge will be the same as for a lost item.
When a student accrues over $15.00 of charges (overdue fines and/or lost material) a hold will be placed on the student’s college record, preventing the student from transcripts, etc. The hold from the student’s record will be removed when the library materials are returned and/or fines are paid.
Under California law, library patron records and circulation records are confidential. The Library will not disclose any information concerning user library registration or circulation activity to non-library staff, except under legal constraint.
CIRCULATION SERVICES
Circulation Services provides friendly and courteous service to The Los Angeles Film School community in lending library materials to students. Additionally, Library Staff members at the circulation desk are responsible for answering directional questions from patrons, checking in and out materials, maintaining the front desk and facility, and overall helping with patron needs.
Borrowing Library Items
Materials may be checked out with a current LAFS issued ID. Students with an “Active” status account are able to check out Library materials. Students who have a status of “Alumni,” “Leave of Absence,” “Withdrawn,” and “Canceled” or are enrolled as an Online student may not check out items. However, Alumni, Online students, and Visitors are welcome to view and utilize some of the Library computers and/or services. Staff and Faculty may also borrow Library materials, but they have separate circulation rules and guidelines.
All borrowers must fill out and sign “The Los Angeles Film School Library Application Form” once before checking out anything for the first time. Active Students will be able to check out materials with their school-issued ID.
If Faculty appoints a student to pick-up any of their library materials, they may do so but that Faculty will still be held responsible if something happens to the borrowed material. Library Staff will have to confirm with the Faculty member before lending it out to the student in their name.
Patrons are responsible for all materials charged to their account until they have been physically returned and checked-in by Library Staff. It is the borrower’s responsibility to:
Accessing Electronic Resources
Access to electronic databases, electronic journals, eBooks, and other websites is for the exclusive use of all current students, (both on-ground and online), Alumni, Faculty, and Staff. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors that the Library is subscribed to. Misuse of any resources may result in the withdrawal of a license for the entire campus, as well as possible penalties for the individual.
Holding/Reserving Library Items
Holding library materials can be done by phone, email, or online through the Library’s digital catalog. Items will be placed on hold for the patron for up to 48 hours. When an item is placed on hold, the patron will receive an email or phone call informing them that their item is ready for pickup. If the item is on hold for more than 48 hours, the item will be put back on the shelves for circulation.
Recalls
Any loan may be recalled at any time if another borrower places a hold/reserve on the item. Any loan may be recalled immediately if the Faculty member has requested to place the item on reserve for a class.
Renewing Library Items
Renewals of library materials are allowed as long as there has been no request for that material by another patron. Materials that are not overdue can be renewed by phone, SMS text, in-person, email, or via the catalog system. If max renewals are reached, the patron must present the item to a Library Staff member in order to check it in and then re-check it out to them.
Renewing materials that are overdue may be renewed, but are not encouraged. The patron will need to either renew through the catalog system or communicate to Library Staff explaining their reasons why they need to extend the loan. Late fees will still be applicable to the patron that has any overdue items on their account. (Details on max renewals for each item are listed in the table below.)
Returning Library Items
Returns can be done either by dropping off the materials with Library Staff members at the Circulation Desk or through the Book Drop Box located right outside of the Library entrance. Items must be returned on or before the due date.
Patrons who borrowed items from the Library may have other people return it for them, but the Library is not responsible if that person does not return it at all. The patron who checked them out is responsible for any items checked out in their name.
If students are not allowed on campus for whatever reason, they can drop them off at the front desk lobby area or ship the item(s) to the school.
Student Loaning Library Items Table
Students may borrow up to 5 items in total at one time. Loan periods for materials are listed below:
Note: Several Library Accessories/Equipment, Special Collections, and Reference items may not be checked-out. These items are intended for Library Use Only!
FINES & PENALTIES
Overdue Library Items
Any materials returned past the due date will be given a fine of $0.50 per day per item that is overdue (unless stated otherwise). The maximum late fee amount is $10 per item. Patrons can pay online at http://tinyurl.com/lafslibrary, at the Cashier’s Office (Building 2, 4th Floor), or through the Library’s digital catalog site https://librarycatalog.lafilm.edu. The receipt should be brought back to Library Staff, either by email, SMS text, or in-person, to clear the student’s fine amount.
Faculty and Staff are excused from any late fees accumulated, but they are still responsible for returning the item on time and in the same condition. If Library Staff does not receive any kind of communication from the Faculty/Staff member within the 30 days that their item is overdue, they will lose checkout privileges until they do return back the missing item.
Overdue Students → Library will send any overdue notices and contact the borrower over a 4-week period:
If the Student has a status of Withdrawn, Canceled, or Alumni, the fee will still be charged on their account with the Business Office team. If the student were to re-attend LAFS, they will need to pay any Library fees before they can fully re-enroll into the school.
Damaged Library Items
All items will be examined upon return. Materials that are returned damaged and not salvageable will be given a fine to the patron that borrowed the item. The borrower must either pay a replacement fee at market value or purchase a replacement copy.
Lost Library Items
If the borrower loses a library item, it will be marked “LOST” and will need to be replaced. The library will accept if the borrower chooses to purchase an exact copy of the lost item as payment. If not, the borrower will be billed the replacement cost.
If the borrower has a 30-day overdue item and does not communicate with Library Staff during the 4-week period, it will be marked “LOST.” The replacement cost fee will be billed on their account with the Business Office team. Any late fees accrued on this lost item will be waived and the borrower will only be charged the cost to replace the item.
If the borrower returns the lost item after a replacement copy has been ordered, the replacement cost will not be refunded.
Students → Rates for Overdue Materials
The Library does not count closed days when calculating fines. If Students lose an item, they will be charged with the replacement cost of the item.
Note: The Library does not count closed days when calculating fines. If Students lose an item, they will be charged with the replacement cost of the item.
CIRCULATION SERVICES
Circulation Services provides friendly and courteous service to The Los Angeles Film School community in lending library materials to students. Additionally, Library Staff members at the circulation desk are responsible for answering directional questions from patrons, checking in and out materials, maintaining the front desk and facility, and overall helping with patron needs.
Borrowing Library Items
Materials may be checked out with a current LAFS issued ID. Students with an “Active” status account are able to check out Library materials. Students who have a status of “Alumni,” “Leave of Absence,” “Withdrawn,” and “Canceled” or are enrolled as an Online student may not check out items. However, Alumni, Online students, and Visitors are welcome to view and utilize some of the Library computers and/or services. Staff and Faculty may also borrow Library materials, but they have separate circulation rules and guidelines.
All borrowers must fill out and sign “The Los Angeles Film School Library Application Form” once before checking out anything for the first time. Active Students will be able to check out materials with their school-issued ID.
If Faculty appoints a student to pick-up any of their library materials, they may do so but that Faculty will still be held responsible if something happens to the borrowed material. Library Staff will have to confirm with the Faculty member before lending it out to the student in their name.
Patrons are responsible for all materials charged to their account until they have been physically returned and checked-in by Library Staff. It is the borrower’s responsibility to:
Accessing Electronic Resources
Access to electronic databases, electronic journals, eBooks, and other websites is for the exclusive use of all current students, (both on-ground and online), Alumni, Faculty, and Staff. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors that the Library is subscribed to. Misuse of any resources may result in the withdrawal of a license for the entire campus, as well as possible penalties for the individual.
Holding/Reserving Library Items
Holding library materials can be done by phone, email, or online through the Library’s digital catalog. Items will be placed on hold for the patron for up to 48 hours. When an item is placed on hold, the patron will receive an email or phone call informing them that their item is ready for pickup. If the item is on hold for more than 48 hours, the item will be put back on the shelves for circulation.
Recalls
Any loan may be recalled at any time if another borrower places a hold/reserve on the item. Any loan may be recalled immediately if the Faculty member has requested to place the item on reserve for a class.
Renewing Library Items
Renewals of library materials are allowed as long as there has been no request for that material by another patron. Materials that are not overdue can be renewed by phone, SMS text, in-person, email, or via the catalog system. If max renewals are reached, the patron must present the item to a Library Staff member in order to check it in and then re-check it out to them.
Renewing materials that are overdue may be renewed, but are not encouraged. The patron will need to either renew through the catalog system or communicate to Library Staff explaining their reasons why they need to extend the loan. Late fees will still be applicable to the patron that has any overdue items on their account. (Details on max renewals for each item are listed in the table below.)
Returning Library Items
Returns can be done either by dropping off the materials with Library Staff members at the Circulation Desk or through the Book Drop Box located right outside of the Library entrance. Items must be returned on or before the due date.
Patrons who borrowed items from the Library may have other people return it for them, but the Library is not responsible if that person does not return it at all. The patron who checked them out is responsible for any items checked out in their name.
If students are not allowed on campus for whatever reason, they can drop them off at the front desk lobby area or ship the item(s) to the school.
Student Loaning Library Items Table
Students may borrow up to 5 items in total at one time. Loan periods for materials are listed below:
Note: Several Library Accessories/Equipment, Special Collections, and Reference items may not be checked-out. These items are intended for Library Use Only!
FINES & PENALTIES
Overdue Library Items
Any materials returned past the due date will be given a fine of $0.50 per day per item that is overdue (unless stated otherwise). The maximum late fee amount is $10 per item. Patrons can pay online at http://tinyurl.com/lafslibrary, at the Cashier’s Office (Building 2, 4th Floor), or through the Library’s digital catalog site https://librarycatalog.lafilm.edu. The receipt should be brought back to Library Staff, either by email, SMS text, or in-person, to clear the student’s fine amount.
Faculty and Staff are excused from any late fees accumulated, but they are still responsible for returning the item on time and in the same condition. If Library Staff does not receive any kind of communication from the Faculty/Staff member within the 30 days that their item is overdue, they will lose checkout privileges until they do return back the missing item.
Overdue Students → Library will send any overdue notices and contact the borrower over a 4-week period:
If the Student has a status of Withdrawn, Canceled, or Alumni, the fee will still be charged on their account with the Business Office team. If the student were to re-attend LAFS, they will need to pay any Library fees before they can fully re-enroll into the school.
Damaged Library Items
All items will be examined upon return. Materials that are returned damaged and not salvageable will be given a fine to the patron that borrowed the item. The borrower must either pay a replacement fee at market value or purchase a replacement copy.
Lost Library Items
If the borrower loses a library item, it will be marked “LOST” and will need to be replaced. The library will accept if the borrower chooses to purchase an exact copy of the lost item as payment. If not, the borrower will be billed the replacement cost.
If the borrower has a 30-day overdue item and does not communicate with Library Staff during the 4-week period, it will be marked “LOST.” The replacement cost fee will be billed on their account with the Business Office team. Any late fees accrued on this lost item will be waived and the borrower will only be charged the cost to replace the item.
If the borrower returns the lost item after a replacement copy has been ordered, the replacement cost will not be refunded.
Students → Rates for Overdue Materials
The Library does not count closed days when calculating fines. If Students lose an item, they will be charged with the replacement cost of the item.
Note: The Library does not count closed days when calculating fines. If Students lose an item, they will be charged with the replacement cost of the item.
The Library strives to maintain a physical environment that is conducive to academic learning. Library users whose behavior disrupts this environment will be required to leave the facility. In addition, all Library users are required to follow direction given to them by Library employees. Library users are expected to adhere to all Library and School policies.
Sexual harassment is against the law and any patron who is harassing other patrons or library staff will be reported to campus security.
The LAFS Library strives to maintain an environment that is quiet and conducive for research and study for all users. Quiet conversations are permitted. Library users whose behavior disrupts this environment may be asked to leave the building. Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, loud talking, using cell phones, playing games and using audio-visual equipment without headphones.
If a user is not observing the noise guidelines, or if another user complains about specific patrons creating noise, the following steps will be taken:
If it seems appropriate at any point, a library staff member may ask a user to show identification, so the library director can follow up with a conversation. The patron will also be given the library director's business card. If the patron refuses to provide identification, staff will notify Security Patrol, who have authorization to ask for identification from any person on campus. When dealing with a noisy group, staff may single out individuals who have been particularly rowdy and inform them that they must be quiet. Staff may also ask these individuals for their names.
The library director may decide to follow up with Student Services to discuss academic disciplinary actions that may be warranted.
In an attempt to keep the facility clean, sanitary and computers free from damage, the Library does not allow any food or drink within the facility. Library visitors who violate this policy may be asked to leave the library.
The Library does not allow any transportation devices inside the library facility. These include: bikes, skateboards, scooters, ect.
From time to time library staff prepare and arrange displays or exhibits in the library in the display areas. When the library initiates a display, it provides and prepares the materials.
The LAFS Library permits LAFS campus departments and organizations to plan exhibits for display in the library so long as the material is deemed appropriate by the director of the library. It is up to such groups to supply all materials for a display, including signs, labels, etc. In addition, the library reserves the right to determine a time limit for any display that has been accepted.
Such displays must be academically oriented, must concern an issue of academic or intellectual substance, and should lead students into the resources of LAFS Library or other sources of research. Displays that are merely promotional in nature or that do not meet the other criteria listed above will not be permitted.
The LAFS Library supports student filming projects whenever possible. For filming instructions, please read the Filming in the Library Guidelines.
The Los Angeles Film School Library seeks to provide the LAFS community with the best possible environment for research and study. We ask for your cooperation with the following rules, which apply to all Library users, respecting the use of Library facilities and resources:
Conduct that disturbs Library users or interferes with Library activities is prohibited.
Users shall respect the right of other library patrons and library staff. This includes loud or excessive noise (either generated by audio equipment or an electronic communication device), verbal abuse, harassment, threats of violence, sexual harassment, or other activities that interfere with the activities of Library staff and patrons.
Food and drinks are not allowed on Library premises as it may distract or can damage library equipment. There is a small table right outside the building for patrons to place their food or drinks upon.
Viewing inappropriate material is prohibited at the Library. Inappropriate content includes information or images that may upset anyone or information that might lead or tempt anyone into unlawful or dangerous behavior. This could be: pornographic material; sites that encourage vandalism, crime, terrorism, racism, eating disorders, suicide; pictures, videos or games which show images of violence or cruelty to other people or animals; gambling sites; and unmoderated chat rooms. Content should be appropriate and should not offend or upset anyone at all times.
LAFS is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning and living environment for students, faculty, and staff. Students are expected to be good citizens and engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to students.
Theft and abuse of materials, facilities, and equipment is prohibited.
By entering the Library, patrons are agreeing to pass through a security system at the main entrance, which will then alarm if the patron is taking an item from the library and exiting without checking it out from the library staff.
Destruction of library materials by marking on or removing pages or other destructive activities toward materials or facilities are considered acts of vandalism.
Leaving unattended items for long periods of time is prohibited.
Any belongings left in an unoccupied space at the library for more than 30 minutes will be confiscated and brought to Security’s attention. Security will keep the unoccupied items until the owner claims for them. The LAFS Library and its staff are not responsible for any unattended items left damaged or stolen.
Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with library rules, library signage, or the directives of library staff or security personnel may result in the loss or suspension of library privileges, including but not limited to temporary or permanent removal from the library premises.
Note: Policies are subject to change at any time.
Reporting
Circulation records are maintained by the system and tabulated daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly by Library Staff. The Library keeps track of patron usage of the facility and will solely be collected and used for reporting purposes and to provide personalized/user-centered services.
Patron Confidentiality
Library records pertaining to a patron’s use of the library and its resources are confidential. The Library Staff will not reveal the names of individual borrowers or their borrowing history unless required by law.