McKee Library
The mission of Marvin E. McKee Library is to select, acquire, organize, and preserve relevant materials to support the educational curriculum of Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The library facilitates the dissemination of information through the continuous development of the library collection, through the collection's organization and arrangement for access and use, and through the provision of appropriate information services for the students, faculty, and staff of the University and for the surrounding community.
To better serve all library patrons, the McKee Faculty
Library Committee has established certain standards of responsible, ethical,
and lawful behavior to
ensure an environment conducive to library use.
The privilege of using McKee Library and its' information sources is extended
to everyone in the university community and to the general public. This
privilege is extended, however, with responsibilities that require patrons to
respect the needs of other patrons and abide by the following expectations
which are an essential part of those responsibilities:
General Rules Applied to McKee Library Usage:
1. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited. Rules about drinking and eating in the library are posted and should be observed.
2. Patrons must not consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on premises.
3. Patrons are expected to act in accordance with all policies publicly posted in the Library or related to them by Library staff. Disagreements with any library policies should be appropriately appealed to Library or University staff.
4. Patrons should not engage in loud or boisterous conduct. (This policy does not prohibit the normal, quiet conversation between patrons and/or library staff, or conversations required to carry on library programs or business. It is designed to preserve a generally quiet atmosphere where all library patrons may study and otherwise use library materials without disturbance.)
5. Animals are not allowed in the library, except for those required fro personal assistance.
6. Patrons are expected to abide by all relevant university policies, laws of the state and federal government, and those general principles which guide ethical behavior in an academic environment.
7. Patrons must not deface, destroy, or corrupt any of the library's information resources.
8. Patrons are expected to comply with U. S. copyright law.
9. Patrons are expected to offer for examination all books, coats, backpacks, briefcases, and any other possessions when security alarm is activated.
10. For their safety and well-being, children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children, as defined above, must be within visual and physical contact of parent or adult guardian at all times while using the library.
11. When you enter the library we ask that you put your cell phone, pager, or text messenger on vibrate or silent notice. Be considerate of those around you; keep your conversations short and your voice lowered when using cell phones. If you need to have an extended conversation, please go outside the library to do so.
Patrons Displaying Unacceptable Behavior:
- will be asked to modify their behavior
- will be asked to leave the library premises if the unacceptable behavior continues
- will be denied temporary or permanent rights and access to library services if the patron does not comply with these policies
The primary function of the McKee Library is to contribute to the university's teaching and research functions. Public Internet access stations have been established in the library in order to provide educational resources for academic research.
Liability:
The library has no control over these resources nor does the library have complete knowledge of what is on the Internet. Information on the Internet may be reliable and correct or it may be inaccurate, out of date, or unavailable at times. The library is not responsible if the user finds information and/or images that are offensive.
McKee Library is responsible only for the content of pages bearing its name. Users are responsible for any outside Internet sites they reach. Users are also responsible for evaluating resources for accuracy, currency, and authority. McKee Library assumes no liability for use of outside resources.
Designated Computers:
Some Library computers are designated for specific purposes. Specific rules are posted adjacent to computers so designated. In addition to specific posted rules, patrons must also follow the Electronic Information Resources: Acceptable Use Policy.
Use of designated computers will be limited to patrons who have a valid OPSU Identification Card.
Designated computer usage will be monitored.
Patrons must check-out designated computers at the circulation desk, leaving their valid OPSU Identification Card at the circulation desk while they are on the assigned computer. The OPSU ID Card will be returned to patron when the patron checks in the computer.
Downloading/Word Processing:
Downloading and word processing from Library computers is allowed only on designated computers. Circumventing security programs on PCs not designated for such use is prohibited.
Use of the Internet by Minors:
Parents are ultimately responsible for setting standards and establishing guidelines
for their children's use of the Internet. It is not possible for library staff
to control the flow of information that may be inappropriate for children. A
parent or adult guardian must remain with children under the age of 13, and
must supervise all use of the Internet by their minor children.
All minors between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to register for independent Internet use. The parent or guardian, in addition to the minor, must sign the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. The parent or adult guardian must present photo identification and may be asked to provide documentation verifying legal custody of the minor before the agreement may be completed. The agreement will be kept on file at the Library Circulation Desk. During subsequent library visits, minors may be asked for name and specific personal identification information in order to verify registration for Internet use. Signing of the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement signifies agreement and understanding of all McKee Library Policies. Violation of policy will result in loss of Internet use and the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement will be removed from the consent file. The parent or adult guardian will be notified the minor is in violation of the Agreement and Internet access has been denied.
Laptop Use Policy:
Students, faculty, staff and Texas County Borrower’s Card members are welcome to bring laptops into McKee Library and use them with our Internet drops. By making available its Internet drops to patrons, the Library inherits a certain amount of responsibility for authentication and security. Any malicious activity can be traced back to the perpetrator, who may then be held responsible. Users must be a registered library patron, sign a Laptop Use Agreement ( on file at the Circulation Desk), present a photo ID and sign-in each time prior to gaining access, and access only designated Internet drops. It is expected that all those who use the library’s Internet drops to access electronic resources will do so responsibly, following the existing McKee Library Electronic Information Resources: Acceptable Use Policy.
Authorized users: Electronic information and services provided directly or indirectly by the McKee Library shall be accessible, in accordance with licensing or contractual obligations and in accordance with existing McKee Library policies. Internet/World Wide Web searches must be in accordance with McKee Library Policy.
The first violation of this policy results in a warning. A second violation will result in a six (6) month suspension of laptop Internet drop access. Repeat abusers will lose laptop Internet drop access for twelve (12) months.
Acceptable Use:
All users of OPSU electronic information resources are expected to behave responsibly,
legally, and ethically in that use. To that end, it is the responsibility
of these users to:
honor all state and federal laws, copyright provisions, and software licensing agreements to which the institution is a party
be aware of and comply with any OPSU and McKee Library policies and regulations for accessing and operating computer hardware, software, and other information resources
cooperate with legitimate requests by library staff
Unacceptable Use:
Use of any computer for illegal, commercial, or profit making purposes
Violation of computer security system
Violation of another patron's privacy
Destruction or damage to equipment, software or data
Altering the configuration of the workstations for any purpose
Participating in "chat" groups or viewing bulletin boards
Using the workstations for recreational purposes, including games and gambling (NCAA Rule 10>3.1).
Accessing, viewing, displaying or downloading materials that can be construed as pornographic, discriminatory, or culturally insensitive
Introducing software on the library workstation that has not been loaded by library staff, including word-processing, spreadsheet, or any other applications
Any illegal or unethical usage which violates relevant state or federal legislation or OPSU policies
Any usage which is interpreted by professional library staff as not being in the spirit of acceptable use
Any usage which violates copyright and intellectual property agreements and laws
Results of Inappropriate Behavior:
When professional library staff identify uses of the library workstations that appear unacceptable, the patron must demonstrate the use is intended for educational research purposes. Users will be asked to produce their library borrowers card, OPSU identification card, or other proof of identification upon request. The library reserves the right to ask users to cease using library workstations. Misuse of any computer terminals or Internet access or violation of established policies and procedures may result in the temporary loss of library privileges. Repeated misuse or violation of established policies may result in the permanent loss of library privileges.
All patrons wishing to borrow materials from
McKee Library must present their current OPSU identification card "with
a valid McKee Library barcode" or their library borrower's card with a
valid McKee Library barcode. This applies to students, faculty, staff and other
patrons.
All circulating library materials may be checked out for two weeks. Faculty
may check out circulating library materials for up to a semester with the exception
of AV materials and equipment. If a hold is requested on a material that is
checked out, the faculty member will be asked to return the item within one
week. 16MM films and AV equipment may be checked out only by faculty and staff.
Personnel who pick up AV equipment for faculty or staff members must present
a dated, signed note of permission as well as the faculty or staff member's
OPSU identification card.
Circulating library materials may be renewed for two weeks. These items must
be returned to the circulation desk for renewal, and the patron must present
his OPSU identification card again. Only audiovisual equipment loans may be
renewed once by telephone.
Reserve materials designated "Overnight" may be checked out for one
day only and are due the next library workday.
Reference materials and magazines, including bound periodicals and microfilm
do not circulate.
Library patrons school age or older who reside
in Texas County and are neither students nor employees of OPSU may apply for
a Library Borrower's Card. A fee of $6.00 per year is charged for each card.
Positive identification containing a current address is required for issuance
of the card. The applicant or legal guardian for all patrons age 17 and
younger must sign an agreement to abide
by all McKee Library regulations and policies, and to accept responsibility
for all materials borrowed with the card. Library Borrower's Card will be issued
upon verification of responsible party. Failure to abide by library regulations
and policies results in the loss of library privileges and forfeiture of the
Library Borrower's Card.
The Library Borrower's Card must be presented each time materials are checked
out. Overdue notices will be sent periodically if materials are not returned
on time.
University faculty and staff may obtain a free Library Borrower's Card with
Borrower's Card privileges for their spouse and school age dependent children
by presenting their current OPSU Identification Card and completing the appropriate
forms. The sponsoring university employee is responsible for materials borrowed
with these cards.
When overdue library materials are returned,
the charge is the regular fine up to a maximum of $5.00 per item.
The following fines are charged for overdue library materials:
| Books: | 10 cents per day |
| AV Materials: | 10 cents per day |
| AV Equipment: | $1.00 per day |
| Reserve Materials: | 25 cents per hour for reserve
materials $1.00 per day for overnight reserve materials |
| Vertical File and Curriculum File: | 10 cents per day |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials: | $1.00 a day per item or the lending library's overdue fine, whichever is higher. |
Overdue days are counted from the first day the material became overdue to the day the material was returned to the library. Days on which the library was closed are not counted. A library receipt is completed for all fines or lost materials.
The borrowing library patron is financially responsible for lost, stolen, or severely damaged library materials and/or equipment. All library materials and/or equipment not returned by the last day of each semester are declared lost. A $5.00 non-refundable processing fee will be assessed for each item declared lost/damaged. In addition, the borrowing library patron is also responsible for the replacement cost ($10.00 minimum) of each item damaged or not returned.
A library patron's borrowing privileges are suspended until all library obligations are resolved. Students grades and transcripts are also placed on "hold" until obligations are resolved. All students, faculty, staff, and borrower card patrons who have fines exceeding $5.00, or who have library material overdue for more than one week, may lose borrowing privileges.
Library patrons wishing to dispute fines or other library obligations should appeal in written form to the Library Director. If the problem cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, the Library Appeals Committee will resolve the dispute.
The Library Appeals Committee shall consist of the members of the Library Committee which represent each School of Oklahoma Panhandle State University, the student representative, and the Library Director.
Faculty-owned or library materials are placed
on reserve status when delivered to the library circulation desk by a faculty
member. Requesting faculty members must choose one option for each reserve material:
1) two-hour "In Library Use Only" or 2) "Overnight."
All materials are removed from reserve status at the end of each semester unless the instructor requests otherwise.
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to actively select materials for the library collection. A library materials request card must be completed for each desired item. Information for the library materials request card is used for ordering purposes as funds are available. Upon receipt and processing of the requested item, the new item's library call number is placed on the original library materials request card and returned to the requester. Library materials request cards are available upon request at the library.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
In support of the mission, the Library acquires
information resources in a variety of formats: e.g., books, journals,
newspapers, CD-ROM’s, video and audio tapes, DVD tapes, digital files.
We also acquire access to
information, through direct licensing from authorized providers,
establishing connections to free resources, or making consortia agreements with
publishers, libraries, or other organizations.
This document will refer to all of these resources as the Library’s collections,
whether they are owned, leased, or borrowed, and whether or not they reside
physically in the Library.
The Library selects resources for its collections primarily in support of
the current and anticipated curriculum of the University.
Faculty liaison librarians are assigned to specific university school and
department faculty and work collegially to select relevant materials to support
the educational curriculum of the University.
In addition to collecting these resources, the Library is responsible for promoting their use among the University community and outside of it, through cataloging the collections as well as more focused outreach to potential users. We will maintain and preserve archive materials that may be of long-term usefulness for the University and the surrounding region.
SELECTION CRITERIA
General Selection Criteria:
1. Relevance to the actual or potential needs of the University’s educational curriculum.
2. Scope and content of materials are judged in relation to primary user groups in the University community; i.e. faculty, staff, students, distance students, concurrent students, ITV students.
3. Depth of the existing collection in the subject is considered. Redundancy is avoided, duplicates can be purchased if high use is expected, and access instead of ownership may be considered.
4. Quality of a title must be evaluated weighing several factors collectively, i.e., its sponsorship; scholarship; level of creativity; lasting value; reputation of the author; the publisher; the contributors; the quality and importance of the illustrations; bibliographies included, etc.
5. Currency and timeliness is important in many disciplines and preference is given to titles which report new and revised information.
6. Bibliographic accessibility is necessary when evaluating user access, particularly in periodicals. Inclusion or exclusion of indexing and abstracting tools is employed to evaluate subscriptions.
7. The price, in addition to the other criteria mentioned here, has to be considered when evaluating a purchase. When evaluating “free” or donated materials, the cost of acquisitions processing, cataloging, shelving, housing, and preservation must also be considered.
In addition to the General Selection Criteria outlined in the Library’s Collection Development Policy, other criteria to be applied include:
Whenever possible, access to the electronic resource must meet these goals:
Vendor and Licensing:
Trial period is available for examining the resource before a final commitment is made.
The vendor should be stable and reliable, and offer technical support.
Vendor license allows an appropriate number of users.
The license must be in accordance with any established University electronic resource licensing policy.
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
A "Request for Reconsideration" form will be available for patrons. The Library Director will review all requests and provide a written response. If the matter cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, the patron can submit a written request to ask the Library Appeals Committee to resolve the complaint.
Official library policy is periodically subject to change by the Library Committee. Current official library policies are available for review upon request at the library circulation desk and available online: http://www.opsu.edu/library/MckeePolicy.htm.
| Interlibrary Loan Address:
Interlibrary Loan Web Address for interactive ILL forms: http://www.opsu.edu/McKeeLibrary/LibraryIndex.htm Telephone: (580) 349-1540 Ask for ILL help Books: Will lend (with the exception of Reference Books) Periodicals: Will not lend whole issues Audio-visual materials or equipment: Will not lend Photocopies of periodical/magazine articles (In-State and Out-of-State): Will provide copies of individually requested articles (if articles are available) Charges: None Postage charged borrowing libraries: None |
Occasionally, a book or periodical needed
for research is not among the titles listed at McKee Library. In such a case,
the Interlibrary Loan Service may be able to obtain the material from another
library.
What Is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary loans are transactions, usually involving online telecommunications,
in which one library lends original or photocopied library materials to another
library for a patron's use. Note: Libraries lend to libraries--Never (directly)
to an individual patron. The borrowing library remains ultimately responsible
for the materials borrowed. While the process is standardized, each loan is
a negotiable agreement based on conditions and charges initially stated, within
automatically set time limits, by a library able and willing to lend the materials.
The borrowing library must fully accept, specifically decline, or otherwise
request exceptions to the conditions on behalf of the patron desiring the materials.
Honoring requests is not mandatory. Requests stemming from a library known for
causing unnecessary inconveniences in identifying and locating materials or
returning items overdue or damaged (even though the individual patron was at
fault) may in time simply be ignored by potential lending libraries.
Who May Borrow Through Interlibrary Loan?
Any Panhandle State University faculty member, staff, student, or valid library
card holder in good standing at McKee Library may request an interlibrary loan.
What May Be Borrowed?
Most printed materials may be requested. Works of limited
interest or in limited editions may take longer to obtain.
What May Not Be Borrowed?
Ordinarily, other libraries do not lend the following materials through interlibrary
loan:
These restrictions ensure the lending library's
patrons of having access to popular items or basic library materials.
Note: Consultation with the interlibrary loan librarian may result in obtaining
acceptable alternatives.
Unacceptable Requests:
McKee Library does not ordinarily accept interlibrary loan requests for the
following:
How To Make Requests:
*Clues
The patron may not have all of the necessary information regarding the desired
materials. In most cases, if the author and title are correct, the librarian
can assist in locating the additional information. However, this information
is often difficult to locate. The patron may be able to provide important
clues:
*Time Factors
Loan periods are determined by the borrowing library based on conditions
stated by the lending library, and usually vary between two and three weeks.
*Interlibrary Loan Fines
McKee Library's fine for overdue interlibrary loan materials is $1.00 a
day per item or the lending library's overdue fine, whichever is higher.
*Interlibrary Loan Renewals
Renewals of interlibrary loan materials are controlled by the lending library.
Any requests for renewals should be made at least five (5) days before the
due date.
*Restrictions
McKee Library and its patrons are bound by any restrictions imposed by the
lending library. Some libraries require the borrowed material to be used
in the borrowing library only, or photocopying may be prohibited. Some libraries
require the reader's signature for unpublished dissertations. The borrower
should not allow others to use materials secured by interlibrary loan unless
prepared to accept full responsibility for the material's safety.
*Charges
McKee Library does not charge the patron for processing interlibrary loan
requests. The patron is responsible for any charges assessed by the lending
library up to an agreed maximum. Until such charges are paid in full, the
borrowing library will not release the item in question to the patron.
*What Makes It Work?
Interlibrary loan is based upon cooperation among many libraries and is
necessary because no library can own all of the materials needed by its
patrons. McKee Library participates in interlibrary loan services in an
effort to provide access to needed and timely information.
The acquisition and withdrawal of library
materials are both facets of the same continuous process: practical consideration
of shelf-space. Withdrawal or weeding is an important function in all libraries
which do not intend to be permanent depositories of all that has been published.
Weeding may be viewed as "pruning dead wood" in order that the
collection might remain viable. "On the average, about 5 percent as
many books are discarded as are acquired." (University Library Administration.
Rogers & Weber. NY: H.W. Wilson Co., 1971. p. 144)
Withdrawals in the following areas will be determined in relation to the
library collection:
The following are suggestions to be used in various
subject areas. (Building Library Collections. Carter & Bonk.
Metuchen, N.J.: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. 1969. p. 140-142)
Religion and Philosophy
Retain systems of philosophy, but discard historical and explanatory texts
when superseded, older theology works, old commentaries on the Bible, sectarian
literature, sermons, and books on the conduct of life, popular self-help
psychology, and other guides to living which are old or no longer popular.
Be sure to take into account the use made of such materials, which will
vary greatly from community to community.
Social Sciences
Requires frequent revision because much of the materials will deal with
problems of temporary interest which can be replaced later by historical
coverage of these topics. Economics needs careful watching for dates. Superseded
almanacs and yearbooks should be discarded.
Language
Discard old grammars and ordinary school dictionaries (rarely discard the
larger dictionaries). Weed the rest of the collection on the basis of use.
Pure Science
Discard books with obsolete information or theories and all general works
which have been superseded, unless they are classics in their field. All
ordinary textbooks can usually be discarded after ten years. Botany and
natural history should be inspected carefully before discarding.
Applied Sciences
Try to keep this section up-to-date by discarding older material. Five to
ten years will date much material in fields such as medicine, inventions,
radio, television, gardening, business, etc.
Arts, Music, Hobbies, etc.
Discard in the fine arts sparingly. Keep collections of music, engravings,
finely illustrated books.
Literature
Keep literary history unless it is superseded by a better title; keep collected
works unless definitely superseded; discard poets and dramatists no longer
regarded in literary histories and no longer read; discard the works of
minor novelists whose works have not been reissued and who are no longer
of interest to readers.
History
Discard inaccurate or unfair interpretations, much contemporary writing
which is now recorded in basic histories (as World War II materials), historical
works which are only summaries and are not authoritative, and works of travel
over ten years old, unless distinguished by the style or the importance
of the author. Keep histories which have become literary classics.
Biography
Keep collected biography, but individual lives of persons whose importance
is no longer great may be discarded after several decades.
Generally, the following classes should be inspected carefully as potential
areas for much weeding: privately printed verse, memoirs, and essays; subjects
not currently popular; unused or unneeded volumes of sets; publications
of municipalities; multiple editions of books; incomplete runs of periodicals,
or periodicals without indexes.
Process of Withdrawal
Withdrawal selections will be made by trained library personnel. As a cross-check,
faculty opinions may be solicited in their special areas of expertise.
A probation period may be established in the determination for final withdrawal.
A check may be made on the use or demand for a specific work over a set
time period.
All withdrawal materials must be withdrawn completely. All catalog cards
and shelf list cards will be removed from the files. The withdrawal of the
specific materials will be so noted (with the date) in the accession records.
The materials will then be transferred to surplus property for disposition.
Gifts to the library will be judged by the same criteria used for acquisitions and withdrawals.
Works of historical importance or research
value may also be transferred from the General Collection.
Works in any format will be considered for transfer if those items
are within the scope of the Archives Collection.
The transfer of materials is based on the following criteria,
characteristics, and circumstances:
These are flexible guidelines; special circumstances may apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These items will be cataloged and organized according to Library of Congress Classification System and will not be available for general circulation or through Interlibrary Loan.
*This policy was modified from information on the Hanover College Library Archives and Special Collections website, http://www.hanover.edu/Library/aspccolldev.html