Satakunta University of Applied Sciences – Library Policy
LIBRARY CARD
The library card of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences or some other card approved by the library is required for borrowing. Residents of Finland who have reached the age of 15 years may obtain a library card by presenting an official identification card. Children under 15 years need the consent of parents or some other adult guarantor in order to receive the card. The card is for personal use only. By signing the application for a card the holder of the card agrees to comply with the rules of the library and pay the overdue fines and other fees prescribed by the library. The holder of the card is responsible for all material borrowed with the card and for other use of the card. Changes of name and contact information must be reported to the library. In order to prevent misuse, it is advisable to report lost cards to the library immediately.
USER REGISTER
The library is entitled to register the personal identity number of the users. Personal data will not be released to a third party.
CIRCULATION
The library card of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences or some other card approved by the library is required for borrowing. The loan periods are determined by the library. The user is personally responsible for material borrowed on his card. Loans must be returned by the date and time determined by the library (due date) during check out. The material must be returned to the library unit from which it was checked out. The loans can be renewed provided there are no reservations or other limitations of use. Material out on loan can be reserved. The possibility of reservations may vary for different materials. The library collects fees for overdue material. The fees and indemnification procedures are presented in a price list available for inspection at the library and on the web site of the library. Failure to return material or pay fees will result in the customer being blocked. Borrowing rights will be restored after the loans have been returned and the fines paid. Any payments other than fines for overdue loans must be paid to the library unit that owns or administrates the material. If the customer does not return the material in spite of exhortations to do so, the matter may be transferred to a collection agency.
READING ROOM AND IT-SERVICES
The working space provided by the library is intended for research, study and instruction. The rules for using the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences information systems and networks apply in the library also. The customer is personally responsible for any laptop computer or other device lent to him by the library.
GENERAL RULES
You may not cause a disturbance in the library. The libraries are not responsible for property left in the library by customers. The library is not responsible for any damage caused to the customer's equipment by any borrowed material nor for any damage caused to a third party using library equipment. The personnel may order a suspension of library privileges for customers who do not abide by the library's rules. The customer is liable for damage caused to the property of the library by him.