FINDING LIBRARY MATERIALS:

Find materials (including books, journals, audio-visual materials, etc.) by using the Libraries' Online Catalogue.

Find articles in journals and newspapers using a Journal Index or full-text Database. Complete lists of indexes and databases are on the Libraries' web site at:
http://www.mta.ca/library/find_articles.html.

Please note that off-campus access to certain indexes and databases is restricted to MTA students, faculty and staff.

BORROWING MATERIALS (Circulating Items):

Community members may obtain a free borrower's card at the Circulation desk of the R.P. Bell Library or at the Alfred Whitehead Music Library. Cards are good for twelve months and may be renewed.

The normal loan period for most materials is two weeks. Loan periods are shorter for most audio-visual materials, maps and certain other materials. When you borrow items, note when they are due as they do not always carry a date due stamp.

Community borrowers may borrow up to 10 items (maximum 2 videos in DVD or VHS format) at any one time. All materials are subject to recall.

RENEWING MATERIALS:

Renew your charged items up to three times in person at the Access Services Department or by phone.

To renew books online, access the Library Catalogue and click on “My Account”. Enter your Library Card Number (the 13 digit barcode number on your borrower’s card) and your PIN (ask for a PIN at the Access ServicesDepartment). After completing the renewal process, verify that all of the due-dates have been correctly changed. Please note that you will not be able to renew items if you have exceeded your fine limit or if you have exceeded the number of allowable renewals. Items that have been requested or recalled by another patron are also non-renewable.

For more information or to renew your books by phone, contact Access Services staff at 364-2568 or circ@mta.ca, or for the Music Library at 364-2561 or musiclibrary@mta.ca.

NON-CIRCULATING MATERIALS:

Non-circulating materials are for in-library use only. These include reference books, journals, magazines, newspapers, certain government publications, rare books, and the Bell Collection of Acadiana.

Please note that because of the fragile condition of the materials, copies of all material from the Bell Collection and the Rare Book Room must be made by Access Servicesstaff. Photocopying of these materials is permitted providing that copying falls within the Canadian copyright guidelines.

Some library materials, such as rare books and special collections, are kept in the Bell Room and the Davidson Room. To access material from these locations, ask a Access ServicesDepartment staff member.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN:

If the Mount Allison Libraries do not own an item you require, we will try to borrow it from another library. There is a $10.00 processing fee for ILL requests, and any costs for mailing, photocopying, document delivery, etc. are passed on to the individual making the request. All fees must be paid when the material is received.

Note that interlibrary loan service may be free at your local public library.

For more details or to submit a request, see the Interlibrary Loans page: http://www.mta.ca/library/ill.html.

FINES:

Note that fines are charged for overdue materials. Please remember to return or renew your library materials BEFORE they are due.

The fine for most circulating materials is $0.25/day.

The fine for Audio-visual, Map, Rare and Bell materials is $0.50/hr; $0.25/day; OR $1.00/day depending on the loan period.

The fine for recalled materials is $1.00/day.

The Replacement Cost for lost or damaged material is $ 50.00 (or more depending
on cost of item) + $ 50.00 (processing fee) = $100.00 total (minimum).

PHOTOCOPYING and PRINTING:

Photocopier/Printers are located on the main floor and ground floor of the R. P. Bell Library. At the Music Library, a photocopier is located near the entrance.

Digital and paper copies of microfilm and microfiche can be made using the micro reader/scanners in the Microform Room of the R.P. Bell Library.

Printing: User accounts and print credits are used for all printing. Guest accounts may be obtained and print credits purchased at the Access ServicesDepartment. The printing cost is $0.12 per page (tax included).

Photocopying: Copy credits may be purchased at the Access ServicesDepartment. Photocopying cost is $0.12 per page (tax included) or Access Servicesstaff will photocopy materials for you as time permits (additional fees will apply).

Fragile Materials: To prevent damage, please ask Access Servicesstaff to photocopy all material from the Bell Collection of Acadiana or Rare Book (Davidson) Room. Regular photocopying rates apply.

LIBRARY EQUIPMENT:

Microfilm/microfiche reader/printer/scanners, computer and audio-visual equipment for using CD-ROMs, audio recordings, DVDs and videos are available in the Libraries.

There are several computer workstations available on the main floor of the library that do not require a MTA user name and password. If you wish to use a workstation that requires a user name and password, day guest accounts are available at the Circulation Desk.

See the Services and Facilities page for more details: http://www.mta.ca/library/services_facilities.html.

ARCHIVES:

Located on the third floor, the Archives' staff is happy to help you find archival material. The Archives holds University records and some private records of local families, clubs, businesses, and churches for administrative and research purposes.

Please telephone or email in advance of a visit: (506) 364-2563 | archives@mta.ca

For more information, see the Archives web site:
http://www.mta.ca/library/archives