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Terrell Main Library

8am - 12am

Terrell Fourth Floor

8am - 12am

Circulation Desk

8am - 12am

Research Help Desk

10am - 12pm. 1pm - 5pm

Terrell Research Help Desk (Semester Evening)

7pm - 9pm

Libraries Administrative Office

8:30am - 5pm

Azariah's Cafe

Directions:

Location:

Mary Church Terrell Main Library
148 W College St. Oberlin, OH 44074-1545

Parking:

The main visitor lot is the east Service Building lot, and the south row of the Carnegie Building lot for visitors to offices within that building.

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Replacement & Late Fees

The libraries will bill borrowers for lost or damaged materials.

Damaged Items

Items returned with damage beyond normal wear and tear but that do not require replacing will incur a flat $10 fine.


Library Bills

Bills from the library are paid to the Office of Student Accounts, and cannot be processed in the libraries.


Main Library Print Materials

Replacement Cost

Main Library print materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $40 plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

We accept in-kind replacement by special arrangement only.

Refund Policy

If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.

Refunds are not available after 30 days.

Contact the Stacks Manager with questions regarding bills for Main Library print materials.


Main Library Reserve Books, Reserve Media, and Media

Replacement Cost

Course reserve materials and audiovisual materials (Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, etc.) are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

We do not accept In-kind replacement of reserve materials.

We accept in-kind replacement of audiovisual materials by special arrangement only. 

Refund Policy

If an item is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.

Contact the Reserves and Media Manager with questions regarding bills for Main reserves.


Electronic Equipment

Damaged Electronics

Borrowers may be billed for the cost of repair to damaged electronic equipment. Cost will vary depending on the extent and type of damage.

Laptops, Laptop Chargers, and Laptop Sets Replacement Cost

The replacement cost for laptops is $1,500 plus a $25 billing fee.

Headphones in the Main Library

The replacement cost for headphones is $25.

Other Electronic Equipment (including Phone Chargers, Lamps, and Fans)

Other electronic equipment will be billed for replacement at the daily market price plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of electronic equipment is not accepted.

Refund Policy

If a piece of electronic equipment is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.

Contact the Reserves and Media Manager with questions regarding bills for electronic equipment.


OhioLINK Materials

Replacement Cost

The replacement cost for OhioLINK materials is $75 plus a $50 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of OhioLINK materials may be accepted by special arrangement with the lending library.

Contact the Resource Sharing and Access Services Supervisor with questions regarding bills for OhioLINK materials.

Refund Policy

If an OhioLINK material is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.


Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Replacement Cost

The replacement cost for ILL materials is determined by the lending library.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of ILL materials may be accepted by special arrangement with the lending library.

Contact the Resource Sharing and Access Services Supervisor with questions regarding bills for ILL materials.


Art Library

Replacement Cost

Art Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $40 plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of Art Library materials is by special arrangement only.

Refund Policy

If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.

Refunds are not available after 30 days.

Contact the Art Library Administrative Assistant with questions regarding bills for Art Library materials.


Conservatory Library

Replacement Cost

Conservatory Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $35 plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of Conservatory Library materials is by special arrangement only.

Refund Policy

If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.

Refunds are not available after 30 days.

Contact the Conservatory Circulation Coordinator with questions regarding bills for Conservatory Library materials.


Science Library

Replacement Cost

Science Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $65 plus a $25 billing fee.

Replacement Copies

In-kind replacement of Science Library materials is by special arrangement only.

Refund Policy

If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.

Refunds are not available after 30 days.

Contact the Science Library Administrative Assistant with questions regarding bills for Science Library materials.