Library Policies
Circulation
- Books and DVDs circulate for four weeks;
- Reserve shelf items do not leave the library.
- Items not overdue or in demand may be renewed twice.
Fines
- The KPC Library does not charge overdue fines for books from our collection.
- Interlibrary loan books may incur overdue fines depending on the library.
- Borrowing privileges will be blocked for overdue books.
- Replacement fees are charged for lost or damaged books.
Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary loan is a free service offered to KPC students, staff and faculty for
course-related research. All other requests should be referred to your local public
library.
- You must have a current library card to request materials through Interlibrary Loan.
- Interlibrary Loan requests from patrons who are not in good standing will be denied,
regardless of user status.
- If library materials are lost or damaged while in your possession, you will be responsible
for any replacement fees incurred. You will also be responsible for any overdue fees
if items are not returned on time.
- Interlibrary loan requests for textbooks that are available in the campus bookstore
will be denied.
- Library staff will accept no more than three Interlibrary Loan requests per day per
person. The maximum number of Interlibrary Loan books checked out to one person at
a time is ten.
- Requests may be made through email or in person at the library office. Please check
the Alaska Library Catalog before requesting items.
Internet/Computer Usage Policy
The Internet is accessible in the library through authenticated Wi-fi as well as at
designated computer stations. Laptops are also available for in-house use in library
study rooms. All computer use is subject to UAA’s technology policies.
Computer Usage Guidelines
- Computer access is on a first-come-first-served basis.
- A UA id and password are required to log in to library computers.
- Headphones must be used if accessing sound on library computers.
- The library does not impose time limits on use of computer stations.
- Library staff is available to help students access campus printers.
- Printing charges may only be paid with a Wolfcard account.
Be aware that library patrons not in compliance with these guidelines, with UAA's
Policy on Appropriate Use of Computing Resources or with state and federal regulations
regarding Internet usage, will be asked to leave, and may have their campus Internet
access revoked.
