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Henderson-Wilder Library Policies

UIU’s Henderson-Wilder Library is committed to providing a full range of information resources and services for UIU students, faculty, staff, and our community. We ask that those who use Henderson-Wilder Library observe our policies to maintain a safe, respectful, and accessible learning environment for everyone.

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Book Return

Please use the book drop on the southeast corner of the library if materials need to be returned when the library is not open.

Cell Phone

Upon entering the library, we ask that you set your cell phone to silent or vibrate. Be considerate of those studying around you. You may take or make a call in an empty room or the entryway of the library.

Circulation Policies

Checkout times:

  • Print materials, except periodicals and Reference, may be checked out for 28 days.
  • Audiovisual materials (DVD, VHS, CD) may be checked out for 7 days.
  • Reserve materials located at the circulation desk check out for 4-hours and must be used in the library unless otherwise specified.
  • Due dates for interlibrary loan items are determined by the loaning library.

Fines and Fees:

  • Henderson-Wilder Library is no longer collecting overdue fines on most items.
  • Patrons are still responsible for returning or renewing the items by the due date.
  • Courtesy notices will be sent by e-mail to patrons 5 days before the due date to remind them to return or renew their items.
  • Overdue fines will still apply to reserve and inter-library loan items:
    • Reserve items: $1.00 per hour/per item, with $10.00 limit
    • ILL: overdue fines determined by loaning library’s policy
  • Patrons are responsible for fees related to lost or damaged items:
    • Items not returned after 90 days (30 days for audiovisual material) will be marked as lost, and the patron will be charged for item replacement and processing.
  • Fee statements for lost or damaged items are sent each term to the patron’s e-mail address if previously not paid. Fees not paid by the end of the school year are turned over to the business office to be billed to student’s account.  Before exiting UIU, all fines and fees are expected to be paid, or materials returned.
  • Fees for lost items will be forgiven if item is returned in good condition.

Copyrighted Materials in Online Teaching

Under Section 110 of the Copyright Act, as revised and expanded by the TEACH Act of 2002, faculty members may use copyrighted materials in their online classes. There are requirements that must be met, and the most relevant are noted here:

The materials to be used are specifically for students in the class. Only those students will have access to the materials. The materials are directly related and of material assistance to the teaching content.

The class is part of the regular offerings of Upper Iowa University. A notice stating that the materials are protected by copyright will be included. The students’ ability to further distribute the materials will be limited. The materials will be made available to the students only for a period of time that is relevant to the context of the class session. Copies of the materials other than the one needed to make the transmission will not be made.

NOTICE: Due to the COPYRIGHT LIMITATIONS, we can request a maximum of five articles from a periodical during a calendar year. We will not be able to fill this request for you if the copyright limitation has been reached. We will inform you what library has the article and you will be responsible to obtain it yourself.

Copyright law of the United States (Title 17, US Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of the specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

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Food/Drink

  • Use tops or lids on beverage containers (coffee cups with lids, twist top bottles, travel mugs).
  • Do not bring in greasy, sticky, crumbly or aromatic foods.
  • Use care when consuming food and drink while using computers and library materials.
  • Please be courteous and report spills, clean-up crumbs, and place all trash and recycling in appropriate bins.