GCU Library Policies: Library Use Policy

Library Access

• On campus and remote access to Library resources is available to current GCU students, faculty, and staff. Walk-in access is available by appointment to non-GCU users . Remote access to alumni edition databases for GCU alumni is available on the Alumni Guide.
• Children visiting the Library floors must be accompanied by a parent or other supervisory adult.

Library Behavior

• Library users are expected to abide by the policies in the GCU University Policy Handbook and the GCU Employee Handbook.
• No skates, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, or any recreational transportation are allowed in the Library at any time.
• Service dogs only are allowed in the Library. Emotional support animals are required to be registered with the Student Disability Services Department and are limited to residential areas.
• Food and drink are permitted in the Library.
• Normal conversation is permitted in the Library.

Computer Use

The GCU Library adheres to the GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards as well as the Intellectual Property Rights policy located in the GCU University Policy Handbook and the GCU Employee Handbook.

Filming

Filming or photography on the 3rd and 4th Library floors of the Student Union by GCU students for class assignments requires advanced notice and permission by Library Staff. Please inquire at the Information Desks on either Library floor.

Printing

Wireless printing is available in the Library which allows printing from personal devices and from the Library's computers. There is a charge of five cents per page for black & white printing and ten cents per page for color printing. Payment can be made online through the MyPrint website. Further details about printing on campus can be found on the Printing Guide.

Appropriate use of the Library's printers include small print jobs for individual, personal use that support scholarly research. Large print jobs including printing of ebooks, printing for commercial purposes or printing of any material that the Library staff determine is in violation of copyright and licensing, or other law-related or administrative concerns is not permitted. The Library retains the right to refuse to allow the printing or photocopying of materials on the basis of Section 107 ( Fair Use ) of the U.S. Copyright Act. Additional information is in the Library’s Copyright Policy .

Study Rooms

The Library has 18 group study rooms available on the Library floors. Students, faculty, and staff are able to reserve a group study room in 30 minute increments, for up to 4 hours per day. Reservations can only be made with @my.gcu.edu, @gcu.edu, or @gce.com email addresses. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. The reservation will be canceled if the room is not occupied within 15 minutes of the appointment start time.

Depending on the size of room, study rooms can be used by groups of 2-5 people. Only the person that requested the room can obtain initial access to the room. As a courtesy to other students, faculty, and staff with reservations, please stay only the duration of your reservation. Rooms abandoned during reservations will be canceled and the room will be made available. The Library is not responsible for the security of personal items. Any personal items left behind in a room will be placed in the Library's lost & found or given to Public Safety.

Equipment

The Library has a variety of equipment available, including anatomical models, Wi-Fi hotspot devices, dry-erase marker kits, computer cables and chargers, board games, calculators, mini dry-erase board kits, and computer peripherals.

All Library equipment is available for use by GCU students, faculty, and staff. Reservations can only be made with @my.gcu.edu, @gcu.edu, or @gce.com email addresses. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Reservation lengths vary based on the type of item. Equipment reservations will be canceled if item is not picked up within 15 minutes of reservation start time, with the exception of Wi-Fi hotspot devices, which will be canceled if the device is not picked up within 24 hours of reservation start time.

Only the person that requested the item can pick it up. Library equipment can also be requested on a walk-in basis, if the item isn't in use, or have a pending reservation. Priority will be given to prescheduled reservations.

All Library equipment must be returned to the Library, or a renewal requested, by the end of the reservation. Ability to renew an item is dependent on availability and is not guaranteed. Failure to return an item will be subject to replacement fees and suspension of Library borrowing privileges. Replacement fees remain on the borrower’s Library account until the item is returned or fees are paid.

Anatomical Models

• Anatomical models can be checked out for up to 2 hours a day, with a limit of six reservations per week.
• Anatomical models must be checked out at the 4th floor Library Information Desk, must remain on the 4th floor of the Library for the duration of use, and must be returned to the Library Information Desk at the end of the reservation.

Board Games

• Board games can be checked out for up to 1 week. Only two board games can be checked out at a time.

Calculators

• Calculators can be checked out for up to 3 days. Only one calculator can be reserved at a time.

Computer Cables & Chargers

• Computer cables and chargers can be checked out for up to 3 days. There is no limit on the amount of computer cables & chargers that can be reserved at a time.

Computer Peripherals

• Computer peripheral equipment can be checked out for up to 3 days. There is no limit on the amount of computer peripheral equipment that can be reserved at a time.

Dry-Erase Marker Kits

• Dry-erase marker kits are available for use in Library study rooms.
• Dry-erase marker kits can be checked out on either floor of the Library, but must remain on the floor they’re checked out on.
• They can be checked out for 30 minutes - 4 hours per day.

Mini Dry-Erase Board Kits

• Mini dry-erase board kits can be checked out for up to 3 days. There is no limit on the amount of mini dry-erase board kits that can be reserved at a time.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices

• Wi-Fi hotspot devices can be checked out for 4 weeks.
• If the device isn't returned or renewed by the due date, service to the device will be cut off until the device is returned, renewed, or paid for.
• Patrons will need to sign a Checkout Agreement before taking home a Wi-Fi hotspot device.

Patron data such as name, phone number, and email is regularly removed from applicable Library systems.