Borrower Type | Loan Period | Book Limit | Fines | Renewals | Lost |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Academy | 28 days | 5 | $.20/day | No | $100 |
Adjunct Faculty | 28 days | n/a | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Administration | 28 days | n/a | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Alumni | 28 days | 4 | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Audit/Continuing ED | 28 days | 10 | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Dissertation | 1 Semester | n/a | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Emeritus | 28 days | n/a | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Faculty | 120 days | n/a | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Friend of the Library | 28 days | 4 | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Graduate Student | 1 Semester | n/a | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Honor Student | 1 Semester | n/a | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
L.I.F.E | 14 days | 5 | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Middle College Faculty | 28 days | 10 | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Middle College Student | 28 days | 5 | $.20/day | No | $100 |
Paralegal | 28 days | 10 | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
Staff | 62 days | n/a | n/a | Yes | $100 |
Undergraduate Student | 28 days | n/a | $.20/day | Yes | $100 |
VALE | 28 days | 5 | $.20/day | No | $100 |
PREFACE
The purpose of a collection development policy is to promote the development of the library's collection based on the university's and library's Mission and goals. The policy should explain who is responsible for selecting, ordering, and what different formats and kinds of materials are purchased and included in the collection.
The Collection Development Policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to incorporate changes in the University's curriculum and to reflect how the collection evolves. The Policy will be used as a tool to help build a collection that meets the educational and research needs of our community.
UNIVERSITY MISSION
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce, and culture.
LIBRARY MISSION
The mission of the FDU Libraries is to support the goals and academic programs of the University.
In order to provide support to students and faculty in their endeavors to achieve and maintain academic excellence, the Libraries will develop and maintain appropriate collections and services.
Collections will include print, media and digital resources, and will be available on campus and to distance learners through remote access. Collection development will provide service through resources and foster knowledge through information.
Services will encompass both physical and intellectual access to materials, and will include interactive online bibliographic instruction and e- reference, as well as traditional on site Library classes and visits and individualized instruction. The special needs of library users with disabilities, students with learning disabilities, the educationally disadvantaged and multicultural / global students will be addressed.
Library instruction, whether it be online or in person, will be available to all members of the University community, its goal being to empower students to access and communicate information and ideas and to become independent lifelong learners in the electronic age, as well as to achieve specific present curricular objectives.
LIBRARY OBJECTIVES
The basic objective of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Library system is to play its full part in supporting the instructional and research program of the university:
The library is primarily a teaching and research instrument. The professional library staff, administrative organization and building are so planned as to implement teaching, learning and research by the use of all library materials.
Collection Responsibility
The responsibility for collection development rests with the librarians, and some purchases (especially periodical and standing order renewal) should be vetted by the Collection Development Committee. The committee recommendations, as well as faculty input, will be given high consideration in collection decisions; however, the ultimate responsibility still lies with the University Librarian.
The collection development process is a democratic sharing of requests among the professional librarians, with final approval from the University Librarian. The Associate University Librarian for Technical Services vets all purchase requests, including print, serial, and electronic materials. Regular monthly purchases will only be questioned if they do not appear to fit in with this policy. Both print and electronic subscriptions will be renewed after review by the Collection Development Committee. For more information on specifics of the purchasing process see the library’s document entitled Acquisitions Policies and Procedures.
Cataloging and Metadata Statement
The library recognizes that harmful or outdated language or terminology potentially exists within its descriptive metadata. The library uses Library of Congress subject headings, which may not reflect current acceptable language. We are dedicated to examining our descriptive practices to ensure we are using more acceptable terminology where possible. Outdated language or terminology may still appear if it is an integral part of the resource, such as its title or other fields transcribed directly from the resource itself.
Intellectual Freedom Statement and Material Retention Policy
Following the principles of intellectual freedom and in accordance with the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights (Appendix A), the Fairleigh Dickinson Library collection will attempt to provide for the free exchange of all ideas. The collection will be available to all authorized users of the library and should offer the widest possible range of viewpoints, regardless of their popularity.
FDU Library strives to develop a balanced collection reflective of our diverse library users and that encourages an historical perspective as well as global awareness through access to a multitude of ideas.
No censorship will be exercised on the basis of frankness of language, or the controversial manner an author may use in dealing with religious, political, sexual, social, economic, scientific or moral issues, as long as the material is appropriate to the Library Mission and supports the University’s curriculum. The library does not endorse the principles, ideas, opinions, or views of the materials it provides.
FDU Library collections are reviewed regularly to help ensure that individual items still meet selection criteria. Items that do not meet this criteria will be withdrawn from the collection.
Selection Criteria for the Circulating Collection
The quality of content and fulfillment of academic curricular needs are the first criteria against which any potential item for purchase will be evaluated. Specific criteria used in selecting items for the library's collection includes:
Specific Guidelines
Upon receipt of gift materials, the library and Fairleigh Dickinson University become owners of the material. The library reserves the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, processing priority and other considerations related to disposition.
The library will provide appropriate acknowledgment of all gifts received, unless the donor prefers otherwise. Bookplates are available for placement in books when appropriate.
Special Format and Collection Statements
The library collection will include all forms of print and non-print materials, excluding those which are fundamentally for classroom use. Materials needed by faculty in their classrooms, department or offices on a permanent basis are not purchased with library funds. Requests for materials that are too expensive for the library budget will be declined and forwarded to the department where the request originated so that alternate funding solutions may be found.
Reference materials shall be as up-to-date as is necessary for the provision of current and reliable information. Print materials that cover the same material as equivalent electronic subscriptions will be cut from annual standing orders unless there is a compelling reason to make an exception. Older editions will not be moved to the circulating collection.
Collection Depth
The library's print and media collection may be separated into several distinct parts; the general circulating collection, the reference collection, the juvenile collection, periodicals, DVDs/audiobooks, and special collections.
The basic Library collection will be made up of the following:
Collection Depth Levels
LEVEL ONE: MINIMAL/BASIC REFERENCE LEVEL. Only fundamental reference works containing general information on a subject, e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, surveys and bibliographies.
LEVEL TWO: SELECTIVE LEVEL. This level includes slightly more than the basic level. In addition to reference works, it would include a small collection of monographs and journals for general coverage on the subject fields.
LEVEL THREE: REPRESENTATIVE/UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING LEVEL: A balanced collection that covers all aspects of a subject field without going into great depth. In an academic library, this would be a collection that can support an undergraduate program in the field.
LEVEL FOUR: COMPREHENSIVE/BEGINNING RESEARCH LEVEL: A large, well-developed collection that includes general and fairly specialized books and journals in the field, some of which are on advanced level. In an academic library, a Level Four collection provides adequate support for a Master's program in the subject.
LEVEL FIVE: EXHAUSTIVE/MAJOR EMPHASIS LEVEL: As comprehensive collection in the field as possible, including highly advanced and extremely specialized materials as well as more general ones, and rare and obscure publications in addition to more common ones. In an academic library, a Level Five collection (with the support of interlibrary loan) can support most doctoral work in the field.
LEVEL SIX: EXTREMELY EXHAUSTIVE/INTENSIVE LEVEL: One of the largest, most inclusive, best developed collections in the world; collections of such scope and importance that they are internationally know, e.g., the Folger Shakespeare Library, American Geographical Society Map Collection, etc.
The library will attempt to meet the guidelines set forth for levels one through four. Level five materials may be added if there is demonstrated faculty or student need. Level six will not apply to the collection at the present time.
In accordance with the above stated levels of collection depth, and due to budgetary constraints, the library will not purchase specialized materials solely for the research of individual faculty and staff members. While it is recognized that the faculty members have research needs, FDU faculty may have to rely on other types of library services to fulfill their needs, i.e., interlibrary loans. Faculty members are strongly urged to distinguish between a research collection and one which is designed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs. Although attempts will be made to provide on-the-premises research materials for as many faculty as possible, it must be realized that it is impossible for all but the most inclusive and large libraries to support faculty research from their resources alone. The library will attempt to support and subsidize individual faculty and staff members in their research by obtaining materials not found in our collection from other libraries.
These policies and guidelines shall be reviewed periodically and are subject to change or amendment at recommendation of students, staff, faculty or administration, or when the library staff feels that the curriculum indicates a change or amendment is necessary. Recommendations for change will be considered by the Collection Development Committee and the University Librarian with whom the final responsibility and decision rest.
Appendix A: American Library Association Library Bill of Rights
APPENDIX A
Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.
Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019.
FDU Libraries - Information Literacy Class Scheduling Policy
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The University Library, The Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology, and the Office of Information Resources and Technology are pleased to sponsor a “Library Laptop Loaner” program available through the University Library. Laptop computers are available in each library for you to use on a temporary basis inside the Library at Metropolitan Campus and Monninger Center on the Florham Campus. All students, staff, alumni, and part-time faculty are eligible to participate in the laptop loaner program.
Here’s how it works:
1. You may borrow a laptop at the Circulation Desk of either the Monninger Center on the Florham Campus or the Library at Metropolitan Campus. To do so, you must provide your current valid University identification card.
2. Borrowers must complete a loan agreement accepting responsibility for any loss or damage to device, and costs of repair or replacement attributable to a borrower will be charged to that borrower.
3. Laptop computers may NOT leave the building. On the Florham campus, laptops may be brought into the study areas of the Monninger Center.
4. Laptops circulate for 2 hours at a time. Laptops can be borrowed up until 1 hour before the library closes and will be due back at the circulation desk when your 2 hours are up or 30 minutes before closing, whichever comes first.
If you have any other questions please feel free to call Manish Wadhwa in The Center of Teaching and Learning with Technology (x7060, Metropolitan Campus), or Lisa Stadler from the Office of Information Resources and Technology (x8689, Florham Campus).
Remote access is limited to currently enrolled FDU students and currently employed faculty, administrators and staff.
The FDU Libraries use an authentication server that makes access to our databases from off-campus easy. This server allows members of the FDU community who have an FDU NETID and password to login ("authenticate") and use the databases as if they were here on campus.
The authentication process is only required once per session. What this means is that once a user has logged in using his/her FDU NETID and password, he/she may use one or more databases without having to login again. However, if the user closes the browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome) window, he/she must re-authenticate by re-entering his/her ID and password.
If you are a member of the FDU community and want to use our available databases, simply go to the A-Z Databases page of this website, click on the database link you wish to use, and input your FDU NETID and password when prompted.
This policy establishes guidelines for the FDU community use of the library’s 3D printers.
The library’s 3D printers may only be used for lawful purposes. The FDU community will not be allowed to use the library’s 3D printers to create material that is:
The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
The FDU Metropolitan Library has two Makerbot printers. One is a MakerBot Replicator Z18 (11.8 x 12.0 x 18.0 in) and the other is a Makerbot Replicator 2 (11.2 L X 6.0 W X 6.1 H in) printer.
Both 3D printers use PLA filament with a smart extruder; the filament is a corn-based degradable plastic with a low melting point.
Design creation:
Submitting a design for printing:
Printing process:
Please note:
Copyright Notice
Notice concerning copyright and other intellectual property restrictions.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright or other intellectual property laws.
The Group Study Rooms in the Metropolitan Library are available to small groups to use for academic purposes. The Group Study Room Policy will provide guidelines to ensure the study areas remain clean, comfortable and available on an equitable basis. Study group occupants agree to comply with the Metropolitan Library Study Room Policy. Failure to comply will result in the revocation of the privilege to use a Group Study Room. Metropolitan Library reserves the right to cancel a Group Study Room booking.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Libraries Access Policy
Overview:
The University Libraries are intended for the use of currently enrolled FDU students, currently employed faculty, administrators and staff. Others, such as FDU Alumni (anyone with an earned degree from FDU), visiting scholars or others currently sponsored by an academic or administrative division may also have access to the collections under special circumstances and with advanced notice. All students, faculty, staff and alumni must show a valid FDU ID card for entry to campus and/or the Library.
While the Libraries are unable to offer members of the public general access to the library buildings and collections, there are a number of ways visitors can access the Libraries based on affiliation and research need.
FDU Alumni:
Alumni are granted access to the Library but must register with the Alumni Office by calling 201-692-7013 or emailing fdualumni@fdu.edu and obtain a valid Alumni Card prior to entry. Alumni privileges include:
Friends of the Library:
Visitors may purchase a “Friend of the Library” membership at the front desk, for a fee of $50 per year. A valid current photo ID is required. Membership privileges include:
Visiting Scholars or Visitors Sponsored by an FDU Academic or Administrative Department:
Visitors may have access to the FDU Libraries under special circumstances and upon explanation of research need and presentation of valid government-issued photo ID with advance notice. Visitors may use circulating and non-circulating materials in the Library only. Printing is not permitted although printers and scanners are available for use (bring your own thumb drive) at cost and limited to 25 copies
All authorized Library users may be accompanied by a maximum of 2 guests. These guests should obtain a visitor pass at the Library reception desk and wear it visibly. Authorized Library users are responsible for their guests and must ensure that all FDU policies are followed. Guests of authorized Library users may use circulating and non-circulating materials in the Library only. Printing is not permitted but copiers and scanners are available for use (bring your own thumb drive) at cost and limited to 25 copies.
Faculty from local colleges and universities are welcome at the FDU Library with advance notice and a valid ID from their institution. Students from local colleges and universities are encouraged to use their academic or local public library. However, an exception can be made with advance notice and not during the height of the semesters. No privileges are given except use of print collection in house or interlibrary loan from one institution to another.
Children:
Unaccompanied persons under the age of 18 are not admitted to the Library. Children of current students, faculty and staff under the age of 14 are welcome so long as they are always accompanied by their FDU parent/guardian. All underage visitors are not permitted to be in the Library unattended.
The Library reserves the right to end any visit to the Library for failure to comply with Library or University policies.
The Library reserves the right to limit access to visitors and alumni during peak times.
2/2022
As part of an ongoing project, the library is digitizing our collection of honors & masters theses, and doctoral dissertations. Online theses and dissertations can be found in the library's Discovery catalog or the FDU Digital Archives.
Print copies can be found in the library's Discovery catalog.
Patrons wanting access to the library's print dissertations and theses can visit the reference desk for assistance.
We have a multitude of systems available at the Metropolitan Campus Library in the Periodicals area. The controllers can be checked out and utilized with these systems within the library. Below are the systems that are available.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University Library only offers internet access to FDU students, faculty, staff and alumni or sponsored guests.
FDU Alumni with a valid alumni card have in-person access to the library and may borrow up to four books for 28 days.
Alumni can also access the library's online databases from within the library but do not have remote access.
To obtain an alumni card, please contact Alumni Affairs. Email: fdualumni@fdu.edu Telephone: 201-692-7013