[New England College of Optometry Library]

Library Policies

Student Circulation Policy

Circulation policies for faculty may vary. Contact the Library at library@neco.edu or (617) 587-5589.

Materials Period Overdue fine Renew?
Books 1 week $0.50/day twice
Reserve Item 
(may be taken overnight 1 hr before closing; due 1 hr after opening)
2 hrs $2/hr overnight yes
(no overnight)
Audio 1 week $0.50/day twice
Journals, Reference titles onsite only onsite use only no
Stereoscopic slides 1 week $0.50/day twice
Slides
(may be taken off site for presentation)
2 hrs $2/hr overnight yes
Equipment / realia 2 hrs onsite no yes
Videos 1 week $0.50/day twice
Laptops -onsite only 2 hrs onsite use only yes
Note: No laptops, equipment or realia may leave the Library at any time.

Renewing an Item - Reserving or Placing a HOLD on an Item

Renewing:

Reserve items may be renewed in person or by telephone at (617) 587-5589 or by email library@neco.edu at or before the time the item is due. Renewal may not be allowed if another person is on the waiting list.

Regular circulating materials may also be renewed in person or by telephone at (617) 587-5589 or email at library@neco.edu.  Renewal may not be allowed if another person has placed a HOLD on the title.

Reservations and Holds:

A hold may be placed for a regular circulating item in person or by telephone at (617) 587-5589 or email at library@neco.edu.

A waiting list is maintained at the Circulation Desk for 2 hour reserve items. Your name can be added in person or by telephone, but you must be in the Library when your name comes up on the list.

Study Rooms

Study room B may be reserved for groups of 3 or more.  The historical study room (upstairs) may be reserved for groups of 6 or more.  Reservations must be made for one or two hours (maximum). The reservation must be made by 10 AM the morning of the reservation.  Contact the Circulation Desk at (617) 587-5589 or library@neco.edu to reserve.

Copyright Policy

The Copyright policy of the New England College of Optometry is available here.  All use of Library materials and resources must be in accord with this policy. Individual users are solely responsible for compliance with applicable copyright laws and College policy.



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