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Library Learning Commons Access Services Policies

Circulation Policy

Borrower Eligibility

  • Bristol Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to use their Bristol Community College Campus Card/ID to borrow materials.

  • Community patrons must apply for a Bristol/HELM Community Member card for use at Bristol Community College campuses only.

  • Individuals are responsible for all materials borrowed.

  • Borrowing privileges may be suspended due to excess fines or overdue materials.

Loan Period for Items

Books

1 Month

Audiobooks

2 Weeks

Music CDs*

2 Weeks

Educational VHS/DVD*

2 Weeks

Feature Film VHS/DVD*

2 Days

Equipment

Varies

*$1.00 Fine per day that item is overdue.

Renewals

  • Renewals may be completed over the phone, in person at any campus, or through the HELM Online Catalog.

Overdue Items

  • Bristol Community College Libraries does not charge overdue fines for books that are not returned on time.

  • A $1.00 per day fine will be charged for videos and CDs that are overdue.

  • Bristol patrons borrowing materials owned by other libraries within HELM or through interlibrary loan may be charged overdue fines according to the lending libraries’ policies.

Lost or Damaged Items

  • In the event that an item is lost, Bristol patrons are expected to pay the current replacement price and a processing fee.

  • Materials damaged beyond use, or not returned, are subject to a $5.00 replacement fee in addition to the cost of replacing the item.

Suspension of Privileges

  • All Bristol Community College borrowers incurring $10.00 or more in fees/fines will have their Library Learning Commons borrowing privileges suspended until their account is settled.

  • Transcript and registration holds will also be placed in students' administrative account (Banner) until fees/fines have been settled.