LibGuides: GRADUATE GUIDE TO LPU LIBRARY: MASL Policies

Graduate Student Borrowing

Graduate Student Patrons:

Must present ID card if checking out in person
May have LPU materials sent by UPS if the student lives in the US
May check out 8 materials maximum, 5 per subject, for 3 weeks with option to renew for a second 3 week period.
May reserve materials online or in person
May not check out items with fines or overdues on their account
May not check out Reserve materials
May renew regular materials one time
May request articles through InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
May request books through InterLibrary Loan (ILL) if two conditions are met: live in Southern California AND can pick and return item to the Library.
Patrons are responsible for any fines accrued through InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
Fine of $.25 per item per day on regular materials
Fine of $2.00 per exam proctored
Fine of $15.00 per replaced ID card
may borrow books from some other libraries (see details in flyer or email: library@lifepacific.edu)
No InterLibrary Loan (ILL) of books if student lives outside the Southern California area and cannot pick the books up.

InterLibrary Loan for Non-Traditional Students

Although it is the desire of the LPU Library to provide all the materials for our students, it is not possible in some situations. Our Non-traditional students (MASL, MACL, and DCP) are often working on different calendars or at a distance. Because of those issues, we cannot fulfill InterLibrary Loan requests for physical materials (book or some articles). In those cases, you will need to make other arrangements. It is recommended that you attempt the InterLibrary Loan through a local University or public library.

ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing

ATLA/ACL Map of Participating Institutions: ATLA/ACL Borrowing Map

ATLA patrons

Must live within 25 miles of the San Dimas campus.
Must have their home institution librarian email library@lifepacific.edu the following information prior to their arrival at LPU (Preferably 24 hours notice):
- Student's name
- Student's ID #
- Confirmation that the student is currently enrolled in one of the institutions graduate programs.
Must present a picture ID.
If desired, can purchase an ID Card for $15.00.
May check out 8 materials maximum, 5 per subject.
May not check out books on reserve.
May not check out materials with fines or overdues on their account.
May renew materials once.
Fine of $0.25 per item per day on regular materials.
Fee of $5.00 per proctored exam.
Fee of $15.00 per replacement ID Card.
Processing fee of $15.00 for any books that are 30 days overdue.
When materials are 30 days overdue, the material is marked as lost and the patron is automatically charged the replacement cost of the material as well as a $15.00 processing fee.

ATLA Borrowing Flyer

Flyer with some details about the program

Outside Borrower Application

This form is filled out by all outside borrowers wishing to borrow from LPU. The library will automatically receive the application once it is submitted.

Research Help / Reference Help

Help with research is available in many different formats.

Face to Face
If a Librarian is on duty, you can drop in OR make an appointment for later.

Video Chat
If a Librarian is on duty, you can video chat with them either through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. For Zoom you will have to set up a time with the Librarian and they will email you a link to the Zoom meeting. For a Microsoft Teams video chat, you can set up a time to meet with the Librarian and they will be able to call you through Microsoft Teams, make sure you have it downloaded ahead of time.

Email
You can email the Library at library@lifepacific.edu.

Request for Help Form
The form is available in the following locations:

On our website, under "Services", as "Request for Materials/Help Form"
In our LibGuides, under "Contact Information", as "Request for Resources/Help Form"
In our WorldCat Discovery catalog, under "Library Links" (upper right corner), as "Request a Resource"

"Library Live Chat" Chat Box
When a Librarian is on duty, the box reads "Library Live Chat". Enter your message for a live dialog.
When a Librarian is not on duty, leave a message and we will receive an email. Enter your message and a Librarian will respond when they are next on duty.

Borrowing from a local college/university

We do not have borrowing agreements with every college library. If you would like to use a college/university library near you, please let us know. We would be happy to try to arrange borrowing agreements with other libraries.

Send us, via email, your name, your location, the name of the college, and the name of the library.

ACL Reciprocal Borrowing

ACL Map of Participating Institutions: ATLA/ACL Borrowing Map

ACL Patrons

Must live within 25 miles of the San Dimas Campus.
Must have their home institution librarian email library@lifepacific.edu the following information prior to their arrival at LPU (Preferably 24 hours notice):
- Student's name
- Student's ID #
- Confirmation that the student is currently enrolled in one of the institutions master's programs.
Must present a picture ID.
If desired, can purchase an ID Card for $15.00.
May check out 8 materials maximum, 5 per subject.
May not check out books on Reserve.
May not check out materials with fines or overdue books on their account.
May renew materials once.
Fine of $0.25 per item per day on regular materials.
Fee of $5.00 per proctored exam.
Fee of $15.00 per replacement ID Card.
Processing fee of $15.00 for any books that are 30 days overdue.
When materials are 30 days overdue the material is marked as lost and the patron is automatically charged the replacement cost of the material as well as a $15.00 processing fee.

Outside Borrower Application

This form is filled out by all outside borrowers wishing to borrow from LPU. The library will automatically receive the application once it is submitted.