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| Mailing Address | Phone / Fax | Email |
Freed-Hardeman University
Loden-Daniel Library
158 E. Main Street
Henderson, TN 38340
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Library: 731.989.6067
AV Annex: 731.989.6068
Archives: 731.989.6789
Fax: 731.989.6065
| library@fhu.edu
reference@fhu.edu
staff emails... |
| Fall Hours: Aug 24 – Dec 18, 2009 |
| Loden-Daniel Library | AV Annex | Archives & Special Collections |
| Su: | 1pm-4:30; 7pm-midnight | | M: | 7:30am – midnight | | Tu: | 7:30am – midnight | | W: | 7:30-5:30; 7pm-midnight | | Th: | 7:30am – midnight | | F: | 7:30am – 5:00pm | | Sa: | 10:00am – 5:30pm | | | Su: | 1:00-4:30; 7:00-11:30 | | M: | 7:30am – 11:30pm | | Tu: | 7:30am – 11:30pm | | W: | 7:30-4:30; 7:00-11:30 | | Th: | 7:30am – 11:30pm | | F: | 7:30am – 4:30pm | | Sa: | 10:00am – 4:30pm | | | Su: | Closed | | M: | 10:00am – 3:00pm | | Tu: | 10:00am – 3:00pm | | W: | 10:00am – 3:00pm | | Th: | 10:00am – 3:00pm | | F: | 10:00am – 3:00pm | | Sa: | Closed | |
Exceptions |
| Closed: Sat-Mon, Sept 5-7 (Labor Day) | | Closed: Sat-Sat, Nov 21-28 (Thanksgiving) | | Open Reduced Hours: Sun, Nov 29; 7:00pm - midnight | |
| Located on the first floor of the Draughon Education
Center, adjacent to the Loden-Daniel Library, the
Annex houses the library's collection of audiovisual
materials. The Library Annex provides several study
rooms that accommodate video and DVD viewing, as
well as listening stations for records, tapes and
CDs. All audiovisual services, such as laminating
and transparencies and TV/VCR requests for
classrooms, are handled in the Library Annex. It
is also the home of the FLIX Collection, a collection
of recent and classic DVDs available to the student body.
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| Archives & Special Collections |
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The historic Old Main Administration Building provides a poignant architectural framework for the Archives & Special Collections.
The Collections, covering almost 139 years of University history, are found on the first floor in the Roland Historical Room.
Nearly 30,000 objects and 500 linear feet of documents are available for research.
Because of the special—and very fragile—nature of many of these materials, they can only be used on-site.
Patrons will be trained in proper handling techniques, and are kindly requested to follow the directions of the Archivist when using original materials.
Space is available for group instruction. Digitization of original records will begin Fall 2008, providing an unprecedented level of access to patrons.
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| How Long Can I Check Out Books? |
| Undergraduate Students: | Two Weeks |
| Graduate Students: | Four Weeks |
| Graduate Thesis Students: | Duration of Current Semester |
| (must be enrolled for thesis credit for this semester) |
| Honors College Members: | Four weeks; 24hrs for reference and periodicals |
| (must have Honors College ID) |
| Faculty: | Duration of Current Semester |
| Staff: | Four Weeks |
| Fac/Staff Families and Affiliates: | Two Weeks |
| Community and WeTALC Patrons: | Two Weeks |
Most of the library's collections may be
checked out for the period specified under the "Book
Loan" table above. Exceptions include the
following collections, which can only be used within
the library: Rare Books, Restoration, Reference, and
Periodicals. Items in these collections may only be
checked out by faculty, however current members of
the Honors College may also check out Reference
materials and Periodicals. The library staff retains
discretionary rights to loan these materials under
extenuating circumstances.
Faculty, staff, and students have a checkout limit
of 20 items. Community, WeTALC, and Affiliate
patrons have a checkout limit of 3 items (see
"Community, WeTALC and Affiliate Patrons" below).
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Instructors often place personal books and AV
items, photocopied materials and circulating library
materials on reserve for their students’ use. These
materials are housed at the appropriate Circulation
Desk. These materials may be checked out at the Main
Circulation Desk for 1 hour or for 2 days, depending
upon the instructions of the instructor. Materials
at the AV Circulation Desk may be checked out for 4
hours. The faculty member may also stipulate that
particular items not leave the library.
Materials are removed
from reserves after final exams of each term. They
may be left on reserve if the class will be taught
the following school term. Items not picked up by
faculty will be returned to them via campus mail or
office delivery.
Fines for reserves at the Main Circulation Desk are
$.25 per hour with a $4.00 maximum charge per day.
Fines for reserves at the AV Circulation Desk are
$.25 per hour.
Items left on reserve are searchable by instructor
or class through the library's search engine. Some
items are even available online, accessible from
home or the dorms. To search reserves by class or
instructor, go to:
Class Reserves |
| Community, WeTALC and Affiliate Patrons |
| If you're not currently enrolled or employed
at Freed-Hardeman, you are still welcome in the
library! All collections are open for use within the
library, and a number of computers may be used for
research by visitors to the campus. To check
materials out of the library, visitors can apply for
a community, WeTALC, or affiliate library card:
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Community Patron |
| Library visitors not currently enrolled or
employed at FHU can get for a community patron card
by completing an application form
available at the main circulation desk. You must be
at least a junior in high school and be able to
present a valid form of ID to apply for a card. The
library card costs $10.00 and is valid for three
years. Community patrons may have up to three items
checked out at a time and, with a completed form and
payment, you may immediately begin checking out
items on your first visit. A permanent library card
will then be made and can be picked up during your
second visit to Loden-Daniel Library. Following the
second visit, community patrons must bring their
library cards to check out materials. The loan
period is two weeks, subject to the school's
schedule, and late fees are $0.10 per day. There is
also a minimum fee for lost books of $50 plus a $7
service charge per lost book. You may renew a book
once if the book has not been reserved by another
patron, and renewing must be done in the library
with the item present. The community patron card is
non-transferrable and does not carry any privileges
in departments, events, or buildings elsewhere on
campus.
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| WeTALC Patron |
| Library visitors currently enrolled in a
nearby college or university may have borrowing
privileges at FHU as well. Through WeTALC (the West
Tennessee Academic Library Consortium), students at
the following schools can apply for an FHU WeTALC
card: Jackson State Community College, Lambuth,
Union, Lane, Bethel, Dyersberg State Community
College, University of Memphis, Christian Brothers
University, UT at Martin, UT at Memphis. The WeTALC
library card is free, and is valid as long as you
are enrolled at the participating school. To get the
card, you can complete an application form
(including SSN) available at the main circulation
desk. You also must present a current I.D. from the
WETALC institute you attend when applying and each
time you check out items. WeTALC patrons may have up
to three items checked out at a time and, with you
may immediately begin checking out items on your
first visit. A permanent library card will then be
made and can be picked up during your second visit
to Loden-Daniel Library. The loan period is two
weeks, subject to the school's schedule, and late
fees are $0.10 per day. There is also a minimum fee
for lost books of $50 plus a $7 service charge per
lost book. You may renew a book once if the book has
not been reserved by another patron, and renewing
must be done in the library with the item present.
The WeTALC patron card is non-transferrable and does
not carry any privileges in departments, events, or
buildings elsewhere on campus.
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| Affiliate Patron |
| Affiliate patron cards are available to
faculty and staff spouses and children (at least a
junior in high school), retired faculty, and board
members. The card is free and is available by
completing an application form
available at the main circulation desk. Affiliate
patrons may have up to three items checked out at a
time and you may immediately begin checking out
items on your first visit. A permanent library card
will then be made and can be picked up during your
second visit to Loden-Daniel Library. Following the
second visit, affiliate patrons must bring their
library cards to check out materials. The loan
period is two weeks, subject to the school's
schedule, and there are no late fees. There is a
minimum fee for lost books of $50 plus a $7 service
charge per lost book. You may renew a book once if
the book has not been reserved by another patron,
and renewing must be done in the library with the
item present. The affiliate patron card is
non-transferrable and does not carry any privileges
in departments, events, or buildings elsewhere on
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Books from the general collection may be
renewed once after the initial checkout if not
requested by another patron. All materials can
either be renewed online or in person with the items
in hand. No renewals will be handled over the phone,
except for members of the the Honors College who may
renew materials once without returning them. No
materials may be renewed once they are overdue. The
library retains the right to deny renewal of
materials to visitors.
To renew online, log on to your library account at:
Library Account |
FHU students and visitors will be charged
late fines for materials returned after the
designated due date. Email notices will be sent to
FHU school email accounts on a regular basis.
However, failure to receive a notice does not exempt
the patron from the obligation to return loaned
materials or pay fines incurred. This applies to
reserves as well as regular circulating materials.
Faculty, staff, and administration are not charged
fines for most overdue materials, though overdue notices will be sent.
The only exception is for the FLIX Collection of popular DVDs, where faculty,
staff, and administration are subject to overdue fines.
Library fines for Main Circulation items accrue at
the rate of $.10 per item /per day. Library fines
for most AV Circulation items accrue at the rate of $.10
per hour. Exceptions are: AV tape and CD fines, at $.25 per
day, and FLIX fines, at $1.00 per day. Anyone with overdue items will not be allowed
to check out further items until overdue materials
are returned.
Items more than four weeks overdue will
automatically be considered lost by the library
system. After that time, student accounts will be
billed for the replacement cost of the materials, a
$5.00 processing fee as well as a $2.00 service
charge. The replacement cost will be a minimum of
$50.00 and could be more depending on the rarity of
the item. An additional $5.00 binding fee will be
charged for paperbacks. Individuals may purchase
a copy of the lost item on their own and give it to
the library to avoid paying the $50 replacement
fee, provided this occurs before the library
has purchased its own replacement. The $7 processing
fee and service charge is still applicable in this situation.
The automatic minimum $57 charge will be refunded (minus appropriate overdue fees) if the item
is returned:
1) within six months after acquiring a lost status AND
2) before a replacement is purchased by the library.
Any item returned after replacement or after six months will not be refunded.
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| If a patron needs materials currently checked
out to someone else, a hold may be placed on those
materials. Holds may be placed through LIONET, the
online catalog, or in person at the Circulation
Desk. The patron needing these materials will be
notified when the materials are available and will
have priority in checking them out. If the materials
are overdue and are needed immediately, a recall may
be placed. In this event, the patron in possession
of the materials will be notified to return the
materials as soon as possible. Recalls must be
placed in person at the Circulation desk. This
service is only available to FHU faculty, staff and
students.
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| If a patron is unable to locate a book he/she
may fill out a form requesting a search. A staff
person will verify the information on the form and
conduct an initial search for the materials. If,
after this search, the book is not found, the form
will be turned over to the circulation supervisor to
conduct further searches during a one week time
period. If the book is located, the patron will be
notified that the book is available. If the book is
not located, the patron will be advised to use ILL
to obtain the book. Only FHU faculty, staff, and
students may use ILL at FHU; however patrons from
other institutions may use their own library ILL to
obtain materials. Once it has been determined that
the missing book cannot be located, the circulation
supervisor will add a copy of the book's records to
an acquisitions file to be considered by the Library
Director for repurchase.
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| The library uses a 3M electronic detection
system to monitor the unauthorized removal of
materials. The system is completely safe. It will
not erase tapes, disks, or cassettes. The 3M system
detects through bags, briefcases, and clothing. If
the alarm sounds, circulation personnel will stop
the person exiting the gate and ask to see materials
in bags, purses, backpacks, etc. The circulation
staff is at liberty to identify the probable cause
of the alarm sounding.
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An atmosphere conducive to reading and
study is maintained at all times. Students are
to cooperate by being quiet and courteous, or
they will be asked to leave the library.
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Groups working together are encouraged to work
quietly. There is a designated quiet study area
on the 2nd floor.
Food and drinks are allowed in the library. Please
dispose of any wrappers or containers and try to keep the library clean.
Appropriate dress is the same as for class
attendance. (See FHU Student Handbook) FHU is a
tobacco-free environment. No smoking or use of
tobacco in any form will be allowed in the
library
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| The library follows the American Library
Association’s Code of Ethics in keeping all
borrower records confidential.
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The copiers in the library are available for
patron use. Currently there are three copiers in the
main circulation area of the building and 1 in the
audiovisual department. The cost is $.10 per copy
for black and white, $.50 per copy for color copies.
A bypass key is available when making numerous
copies to avoid the necessity of change. Payment for
these copies is to be made when the key is returned.
When using the bypass key, the patron will be
required to leave his/her ID at the circulation desk
until the copier use is completed. When both sides
are copied, the cost is $.10 per side (or copy).
When the patron provides paper, the cost is still
$.10 per copy. If the patron has an insufficient
amount of money available, the copies will be
charged to her/his account. Copies made for
departmental use may be charged to the department.
The library staff is responsible for any
adjustments needed to the library copiers.
Library patrons are discouraged from
correcting problems for themselves, such as
paper jams, replacement paper, etc. When the
toner needs replacing, a member of the
library staff should be notified.
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