Library Policies

REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED LIBRARY MATERIALS

The replacement must by in NEW, unused condition.

Used copies will not be accepted. Contact the Librarian if a new copy cannot be found.

Buy a copy of the item locally.
If not available locally, please order and have the item shipped to the library using this address:

Goodfellow AFB Library
17 FSS/FSDL
271 Ft. Phantom Hill Ave.
Bldg 712
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908

As soon as you provide us proof of shipping (printout of shipping notification and order receipt), your record will
be cleared.

We appreciate your cooperation in replacing lost/damaged items in a timely manner.

CELL PHONE USAGE

1. When you enter the Library, please silence your Cell Phone by selecting "Silent" or "Vibrate" on the ringer option, or turn off your Cell Phone.

2. Be considerate to those around you and keep your conversations short and your voice lowered.

3. If you need to have an extended conversation, please go outside or into the Conference Room to do so.

4. Please refrain from conversations in the Study Areas and the Computer Lab.

5. If you wish to report inappropriate Cell Phone use, contact a Library Staff Member at the Circulation Desk.

AUTHORIZED PATRONS

All valid military ID card holders are authorized to use the Goodfellow AFB Library. Library cards are required to checkout items. Library cards are free and take only a few minutes to process. One Library Card is issued per household, under the sponsor's name. Family members are listed as authorized to use the Library Card.

MATERIAL CHECKOUT

The book and audio book checkout period is three weeks.Current reference material may not be checked out. DVD Boxed Sets may be checked out for two weeks. The single-disc DVD checkout period is three days. Music CD checkout period is one week. You may request an extension for books you have checked out in person, by telephone, or online at the Library website. There is no fee for overdue materials, but lost items will be charged the replacement costs.

COMPUTER USAGE

1. Use of the Library computers is available to all authorized Library patrons. Youth ages 10 and above with a valid family member ID are authorized to use the computers without adult supervision. Children under the age of 10 or those without a proper ID card must be accompanied by an adult (18+) while using the computer.

2. You must print and sign your name on the Computer Log at the Circulation Desk and indicate what time and which Computer Station you signed in for.

3. No food or drink is permitted at the Computer Station.

4. Do not alter computer settings (screen resolution, internet homepage, desktop icons, etc.) without the express permission of the Library Staff. We will be happy to adjust text sizes or system volume for the vision or hearing impaired.

5. Military personnel in uniform have priority access to all computers between 1100-1300.

6. Use of the Computer Lab is at your own risk.

7. It is your responsiblity to pick up print-outs at the Circulation Desk. Make sure to take only those print-outs belonging to you. Make sure to remove scanned items from the scanner when you depart.

8. There is a 30 minute time limit on all computers when we have a waiting list.

PRINTING

1. Printing is free of charge, but we ask that you limit your printouts to ten pages unless you provide your own paper.

2. Please limit your printing to 10 pages at a time when printing large numbers of pages.

Page updated 7 January 2010