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 once if there are no holds on the material.
- A student may check out 30 items at one time.
- 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 -- 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 or calling (410) 225-2272. 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.
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Catalog and Databases
The Library Catalog is available on the Internet from any location, on- or off-campus, at the following URL: http://mica.sirsi.net:2246/uhtbin/webcat
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. The URL of the remote access page is www.mica.edu/library/remote. For instructions on how to use the remote access system, see Remote Access Directions.
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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. The Library Catalog can be used to look up Reserve materials by Course or Instructor; click on "Reserve Desk".
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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.
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Collection Recommendations
The staff of 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").
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Research Assistance
Students are invited 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.
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Inter-library Loans
If students need a book or article that is not owned by Decker Library, a copy from another library may be requested. Interlibrary Loan requests can be made in person at the Reference Desk, on-line through the library catalog (click on "I need material"), by e-mail (refer@mica.edu), or by phone (410-225-2273).
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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.
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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.
Johns Hopkins University - Johns Hopkins University extends borrowing privileges to MICA faculty and graduate 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.
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Contacting the Decker Library
Circulation Desk: (410) 225-2272
Information Desk: (410) 225-2273
Library Director: (410) 225-2311
FAX: (410) 225-2316
E-mail: refer@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.
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Ordering slides
If you need slides for a class presentation that are not available in our collection, you may order them at the MRC. Please allow at least two weeks for processing, longer for orders over 50 slides. The MRC only processes materials needed for classroom use. Please bring a book or other publication containing the image(s) you need to help insure that the correct image is ordered. All slides processed become the property of the MRC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Indices for the video and DVD collections can be found in the MRC at the front desk. You may browse for specific titles or directors. The complete Media Resources Collection catalog is also available online (Log-In required).
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Contacting the MRC
E-mail: mrc@mica.edu
Phone: (410) 225-2274
Fax: (410) 225-2474
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