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Student User Guidelines

Note: In accordance with MICA’s policy regarding campus email, all electronic correspondence from the Decker Library & MRC will be sent to your mica.edu email address.

 

Decker Library | MRC

Decker Library

Circulation

Student borrowing privileges are subject to the following:

  • Students must present a current MICA ID to borrow materials.
  • The standard loan period is three weeks and materials can be renewed twice if there are no holds on the material.
  • A student may borrow up to 30 items at one time from the Library and MRC.
  • If a book is checked out to another patron, a circulation staff member can place a hold on it and then notify the requesting patron once it has been returned.
  • Overdue charges are 25 cents a day per item.
  • An item will be considered lost if not returned within two months of the due date. The borrower will then be charged the full replacement cost plus a $25.00 processing fee.
  • Materials can be dropped off after hours in the bookdrop located directly next to the main entrance of the Library on the first floor of the Bunting Center.
  • Students can view a list of their checked-out items -- and renew items once -- using the Library Catalog by clicking on "My Account". This feature requires a PIN number which can be obtained by visiting the Library Circulation Desk. You will also need your MICA id number, and to be a currently registered Library user. Items can be renewed just once through the catalog; for further renewals, visit or call the Circulation Desk.
  • You can also view your Decker Library account using your iPhone! The free BookMyne app allows you to view your checked-out items, holds and fines, and also allows you to renew your items once. Available in ITunes. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.

 

Catalog and Databases

The Decker Library Catalog is available on the Internet from any location, on- or off-campus, at the following URL: http://mica.sdp.sirsi.net/client/guest. Note that films/videos, slides and digital assets from the Media Resources Collection are now contained in the Decker Library catalog, but to access digital assets from off-campus, one must log-in to the catalog interface.

Research databases are available through this website from any computer on-campus.

For Remote Access to research databases from off-campus, go to the Remote Access page on this website. From that page, click on any database link, then enter your MICA user name and password (same as My MICA Portal log-in). The log-in will take you directly to the selected database for searching.

Reserves

Reserve items are kept at the Circulation Desk and can be checked out for a two-hour period. Reserve items are for in-library use only. Materials from the collection that are currently on Reserve will appear in the Library Catalog with a location of "Items on reserve at Circulation Desk."

Copyright Policy

In accordance with copyright law, MICA does not condone or facilitate reproduction of materials that violates Title 17 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.

Display of the following notice is required by law:
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States 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 these specific 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.

Collection Recommendations

The Decker Library invites suggestions for the purchase of new material. Print out the Order Request Form (PDF file) and give to a Librarian or fax to (410) 225-2316. Or use the Recommend to Order form which is available via the on-line catalog (click on "I need material").

Research Assistance

Students are welcome to make an appointment for an individual meeting with a librarian for instruction in using library resources or to develop research strategies for academic projects. Such visits may be scheduled with the Reference Librarians by e-mailing refer@mica.edu or phoning (410) 225-2273.

Inter-library Loans

If students need a book, film/video, article or other item that is not owned by Decker Library, a copy from another library may be requested. Interlibrary Loan requests can be made on-line through the library catalog (click on "I need material") - this is the preferred method, by e-mail (refer@mica.edu), by phone (410-225-2273), or in person at the Reference Desk. Students will be notified via email to pick up books or articles at the Reference Desk once they are received, and are required to return items to a staff person at the Reference Desk, rather than the Circulation Desk or the book drop.

Library Facilities

The Library has two main public areas. The first floor features the Circulation Desk with Reserves, current periodicals, new book displays, and fiction books. The lower level houses all other library materials, computer workstations, and the Reference Desk. An elevator is available for wheelchair access. Please ask a staff member for assistance with the elevator.

Use of Other Libraries

The Decker Library is a founding member of the Baltimore Academic Library Consortium. Membership in this group entitles all current faculty, staff and students to reciprocal borrowing privileges at the following institutions. Use the links below to search the libraries' catalogs prior to visiting.

Click here to view map of library locations.

 

Johns Hopkins University - Johns Hopkins University extends borrowing privileges to MICA faculty and graduate and post-bac students only. Interested MICA people must first visit the Decker Library Circulation desk to have a registration form completed by Circulation staff to take to the JHU Library. The privilege applies only to the Eisenhower Library on the Homewood Campus.

One can enter the Eisenhower Library by presenting a photo ID card between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. After 8 p.m., one must show an academic ID (i.e., a MICA ID).

Computer use within seated computer labs at the Eisenhower Library is restricted to those with borrowing privileges and requires registration at their Circulation Desk between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Stand-up computers throughout the library are available for use by all visitors, and contain the same resources as the seated computers.

NOTE: JHU limits access to the library during their mid-term and final exam periods. This includes a "reading week" prior to their final exam week. During those times, visitors can only use the library from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During all other times, a valid JHU ID is required for entrance. See the JHU Academic Calendar.

Contacting the Decker Library

Circulation Desk: (410) 225-2272
Information Desk: (410) 225-2273
Library Director: (410) 225-2311
FAX: (410) 225-2316
Reference E-mail: refer@mica.edu
Circulation E-mail: circ@mica.edu

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Media Resources Collection

Circulation

Student borrowing privileges are subject to the following:

  • Students must present a current MICA ID to borrow materials.
  • Slides may be checked out for one day; videos and DVDs for two days.
  • Two videos and/or DVDs may be checked out at a time.
  • The is no limit on the number of slides that may be checked out.
  • Overdue charges are $1 per day.
  • Items are considered lost or stolen if not returned within a month of the due date. Patrons with unreturned slides will be charged $4.50 per slide. Patrons with unreturned videos or DVDs will be charged the replacement cost plus a $25 processing free.
  • Students can view a list of their checked-out items -- and renew items -- using the Library & MRC Catalog by clicking on "My Account". This feature requires a PIN number which can be obtained by visiting the MRC service desk. You will also need your MICA id number, and to be a currently registered Library & MRC user. Items can be renewed just once through the catalog; for further renewals, visit or call the service desk.
  • You can also view your Decker Library & MRC account using your iPhone! The free BookMyne app allows you to view your checked-out items, holds and fines, and also allows you to renew your items. Available in ITunes. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.

 

Ordering Digital Images

If you need digital images for a class presentation that are not available on the MRC website or on ARTstor, you may order them at the MRC. Please allow at least two weeks for processing and longer for larger orders. The MRC only processes materials needed for classroom use. Please provide all source materials for the images that you require.

Reserves

Reserve videos and DVDs are set aside for use by students in a specific class. Reserve items must be screened in Bunting 170, unless your instructor has specified otherwise. Students should know the name of the item they need to screen, their instructor's name, and the course name when checking out reserves.

Copyright Policy

All items contained in our collections are for use only in MICA classes and related campus activities. MRC materials should not be reproduced for any reason and materials should not be used at any event where an admission fee is charged.

Collections

Our slides are organized in two collections. Access to our textbook collection is limited to faculty members. Our general collection is organized first chronologically (in a few cases by culture or region), then by media. Please feel free to ask for assistance from a staff member when searching for images.

For online searching of the films/videos, slides and digital assets in the MRC collection, use the Decker Library and MRC Catalog (log-in required).

Contacting the MRC

E-mail: mrc@mica.edu
Phone: (410) 225-2274
Fax: (410) 225-2474

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