Circulation Policy for Music Library Materials

Patrons wishing to borrow library materials must have a valid Kent State University identification card (Flash card) or a KSU Libraries Courtesy Card. See the KSU Libraries policy on borrowing privileges for more information.

Materials held by the Music Library are lent under the following terms.

Current Periodicals

(all new issues of music magazines and journals) are located on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.  For assistance, ask at the Periodical Information Desk or Daniel Boomhower (Rm. 221) or Amanda Evans (Rm. 219).

**For additional information regarding loan rules see the Circulation Department's Borrowing Policies - Loans, Renewals, Fines ...

Reserves

Books, journals, printed music, recordings and streamed audio on course reserve may be found in the Online Catalog, KentLINK , or the Music Library Online Course Reserves page. Please request materials by call number. During the Music Library renovation printed reserve items are located at the Main Library Circulation Desk. Media materials are available at the Main Library Audio Visual Services Desk.  All materials circulate for 2 hours.

Patron Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• All materials checked out on your card.
• Knowing due dates.
• Returning or renewing materials on time.
• Library notices sent when you are out of town.
• Reporting lost or stolen cards to the FlashCard Office .

Damage to Music Library Materials

In order to preserve our collection for future patrons, we enforce KSU Libraries policy regarding damage and defacement of library materials. While we understand that it is essential for teaching and performing to annotate scores, this should not be done directly on the library's copies.  Damage to an item, including (but not limited to) markings of any kind (including pencil), affixture of tape or sticky notes, or damage to pages or bindings, will result in a fine or replacement/billing charges. 

Many items in the KSU collection already contain markings and library staff members are working to erase markings as time permits.  This policy applies only to materials marked with a stamp stating "Library material returned bearing personal marking will be charged to the borrower as having been defaced!"  Library patrons are given one opportunity to erase markings written in library scores and will be notified via email.  Any following instances of items returned with markings or other damage will result in an automatic replacement fine charged to the library patron's record.