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AFGS Library Guidelines


1.  Smoking is prohibited in all parts of this building.
2.  Food and drink, including bottled water, are not allowed in the library area. There is a food area adjacent to the library.
3. Coats, sweaters, etc. not being worn must be placed in the designated area.
4. Briefcases, bags and purses are not allowed on the tables or in the film room.
5. You are welcome to use the copy machine. Copies cost $.15 each and you must pay for the copy when it is made
6. Only books with a GBC binding (spiral bound) may be copied. Hard bound books may not be copied. If you have any questions, see the library staff.
7. Limit yourself to 4 books at one time. When finished with your books place them back in their proper place. If you need help, ask one of the library staff or place the books on the library cart and they will be put away for you.
8. Do not stack open books on top of each other or fold them in half. This stresses the spines and causes them to break.
9.  Do not write in the books at any time. Corrections will be made and initialed by the Librarian. Writing in the books is a serious infraction of the rules. There is a correction book on the reception desk.
10. Use of pens is limited to special circumstances as stray marks made in the books cannot be erased. Please check with the library staff.
11. Sign up for a microfilm machine and/or a computer before using it. You will be allowed to use the machine for 1 hour unless no one else is waiting for the machine. Then you will be allowed to use it longer.
12.  Use only 1 film at a time and make sure you rewind it.
13. If a film is damaged or a book needs repair, bring it to a staff member's attention so that repairs can be made.
14. All AFGS staff members are volunteers and are not paid for their hours of work. If you are asked to comply with a rule, be polite. These guidelines have been developed to protect your investment. 
15. Library materials are to be used in the library only. You may not take them home This rule will be strictly enforced.
16.  Limited use of digital cameras is allowed but please - no flash.
17. Computer files are not allowed to be uploaded or downloaded.
18. Cell phone conversations should take place outside of the research room.
19. Membership cards must be worn at all times. If you lose your card holder, a new one may be purchased for $1.00.
20. Do not stand in the stacks thumbing through books. Take the book back to your table. Space in the stacks is limited.
June 2004


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