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Circulation Desk (Check out and reserve services) 215-951-2840
Gutman Library is not open to the public. Scholars wishing to use our Special Collections or other
resources should contact the library at Reference@Philau.edu before visiting and describe their needs.
Please give at least three work days (Mon-Fri) notice.
Your Philadelphia University photo ID card is your library card . Currently registered students are automatically registered to borrow. Faculty and staff should bring their ID card to the Check Out desk to be added to the library database.
To ensure their availability, reference books, magazines and journals do not leave the library.
Students may borrow books for 3 weeks.
Students in the Honors Program may borrow books for 4 weeks.
Graduate students may borrow books for 6 weeks.
Faculty and staff may borrow books for the entire semester. Faculty and staff may also borrow media (videos. etc.) There are no overdue fines for faculty and staff.
Alumni may borrow books from the collection. An alumni card is needed to gain entry to the building, and for eligibility for book borrowing. There is no fee for the card. For more information on Gutman Library services for alumni, go to our Alumni Services page.
Renewals
If the materials are not overdue, and they have not been requested by another patron, they may be renewed in person or over the phone.
Fines
There is a three day grace period after the due date during which fines do not accumulate. After these three days, fines accumulate at ten cents per day for all students.
Lost or damaged books
Borrowers are financially responsible for lost/missing books and damaged books. A replacement cost plus a $25 processing fee will be charged for lost or damaged books.
RESERVES
Faculty frequently place books, articles and media on reserve for student use. These materials
are listed on the library catalog and can be borrowed for in-library use at the
Check Out/Reserve Desk. A Philadelphia University photo ID is required to borrow.
Many instructors also make reserve readings electronically available on ERes.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Students and faculty may borrow materials that the Gutman Library does not own from other
libraries. This service is free and is made possible by reciprocal agreements with
neighboring libraries. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for requests. For
more information, see our ILL information page.
ILL materials may be picked up at the Check Out/Reserves Desk.
PHOTOCOPIES and COMPUTER PRINTING
Copiers and printers are self-service.
Black & White Copiers
Two B&W photocopy machines are available in the copy room on the main floor of the
library and one is available on the lower level.
If you use your PhilaU ID card(debit), B&W copies cost $.15 per sheet; $.20 if cash is used. 11x17 B&W copies are $.20 (debit) or $.30 (bill or coin).
Color Copying
The library has one color copier located in the main copy room on the main level. It offers 8 x 11 1/2 paper and 11"x17" paper. The price per copy is $.50 (debit or cash).
Computer Printing- B&W and color
All public computer workstations (and laptops) in the library print to central printing stations on each level. When using a computer, you can select where to send your document for printing. You must have funds on your PhilaU debit card to print on library printers.
Student B&W printing is charged first against a quota of 500 sheets per semester . Those exceeding the quota will need to add money to their debit card.
The library has a color printer on the lower level. Color prints are $.49 per sheet.
GROUP STUDY ROOMS
The library has 5 group study rooms on the main level. Each accommodate two to six people. These rooms are
equipped with table and chairs, power outlets and blackboards. Students or faculty who
need a private place for study and discussion may request a key at the Check-Out desk.
These rooms are available on a first come, first served basis and a current ID card
is
required.
Room 101 has a large plasma screen monitor for group work or to practice presentations. The room may be reserved by contacting Merium Sanders at 215-951-2843. For more information on our room reservation policies go to our Building Information page.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Smoking, food and beverages are not permitted in the Gutman Library. Please help us
maintain a clean and pleasant environment by following these guidelines.
