Policies
1. ELIGIBILITY:
Students, faculty, and staff planning to borrow materials from
the Funderburg Library must present a valid Manchester College ID or PALNI
identification card. This ID should contain a patron bar code which can be
matched with a valid patron record in the PALNI database.
2. CIRCULATION:
|
Material |
Loan period |
Item limit |
Renewals |
| Books |
30 days |
none |
*3 |
| CDs |
3 days |
none |
*3 |
| DVDs & Videos |
3 days |
3 |
*3 |
*Books will not be renewed if they are requested by another
patron. Renewals allowed by phone or in person. Periodicals, Reserve materials,
& AV items---circulation limited to Manchester College ID holders.
Periodicals, Reference, and AV items can be used in-house by any patron.
3. ACCESS:
For access to Archives, Special Collections, or the Brethren
Collection call in advance. 260-982-5361. Visiting researchers are encouraged
to schedule an appointment.
4. COPYING/PRINTING:
Copying and printing are via SpartanPrint. Non-MC community
members may purchase a value card at the value added machine located in the
After Hours Room of the Library.
5. GIFTS:
The library no longer seeks donations of used
books and periodicals. Except for certain special works, usually pertaining
to the history of the College or the Brethren Historical Collection, we only
accept items meeting all of the following criteria:
1. Are within the scope of our current
curricular interests
2. Are in new or like new condition, with books
preferably clothbound
3. Do not duplicate something we already own
4. Generally are recently published
Prior arrangements must be made with the Library
Director, including the submission of a list of titles.
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