Methodist Minister Privileges

Library Card (University ID)

• Current Methodist Ministers are eligible to use library resources. 
• Cost: No cost. 
• Expiration Date: Expires when Methodist membership expires. 
• What we need from you: A valid Methodist Minister card (along with valid picture ID) is required to check out items. 

Borrowers' Responsibility

• The library requires that patrons present valid identification at each checkout and pick up transaction.
• Patrons are responsible to inform Access Services of changes in mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses to facilitate receiving notices on incoming interlibrary loan & Summit requests, overdue items, recalls and holds.   
• Patrons are responsible for materials checked out on their cards.
• Patrons are responsible for returning library materials by the due date/time indicated.
• Privileges are non-transferable. 

Confidentiality of Records

• The University of Puget Sound respects the privacy of all its students, faculty, staff and affiliated  patrons regarding the use of its library.  All library records relating to an individual patron's use of the library and its resources are considered confidential. Confidentiality extends to information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed or acquired and includes such records as circulation records, interlibrary loan records, reference interviews, database search records, Internet use history, and other personally identifiable records of the use of library materials, facilities and services.
• The library staff shall not release the name of a person to whom a book is charged, past circulation records (including interlibrary loan and course reserves) personal information contained in circulation patron records, or otherwise identify users of any library services, including users of computer terminals on the library premises.
• Library records may, however, be consulted and used by University of Puget Sound library staff in the course of conducting library operations, and may be disclosed pursuant to the requirements of Federal, state and local laws, including law enforcement subpoenas, court orders or search warrants.

Checkout Privileges

Fines

• 2 hr reserve - $.50/hr per item 
• 6 hr reserve - $.50/hr per item 
• 24 hr reserve - $.25/hr per item 
• 3 day reserve - $3.00/day per item 
• 1 wk reserve - $1.00/day per item
• 4 wk - $.25/day per item 
• Replacement fee - $50.00 per item (non-refundable)

Reference Assistance & Database Access

The Library provides limited services to current Methodist Ministers. Methodist Ministers with a valid UPS library card (or Methodist Minister card)  who indicate a need to use our databases for research or academic purposes, will be provided access by an Information & Access Services staff member. Beyond access, further assistance is limited to the availability of staff time and equipment. For online access to the databases, Methodist Ministers will need to use them in-house. A library staff member will log them on at each session as passwords are not distributed.

Off-Campus Access

Off-campus access is only available to current UPS students, faculty, and staff.

Renewals, Returns, & Recalls

Renewals
Most items may be renewed.

Note: You may not be eligible for renewals if:

• the item is not a renewable item.
• the item is exceedingly overdue.
• the item has been recalled.
• you have exceeded the renewal limit for your patron type.

You may renew items in person or by telephone. 

• If renewing in person, please have valid identification ready for the desk assistant.
• If renewing by telephone, please have the barcode from your library card ready to tell the desk assistant.

Returns

• Return UPS items to the library.  You may use the book drops which are located at the entrance of the library and at the Circulation desk in the library.
• Note: Please return equipment and other Tech Center materials to the Office of Information Services (OIS) Helpdesk on the ground floor of the library.

Recalls

Items are not subject to recall.  Faculty may recall an item for reserve purposes only.  If items are needed, please refer to these libraries:

• Evergreen State College
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Saint Martin's College
• Seattle University
• Seattle Pacific University
• Tacoma Public Library
• University of Washington
• University of Washington, Tacoma