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Mission
The Massasoit Community College Library reflects the mission of the
College by providing its diverse population with the information resources
that support a wide range of transfer and career programs; by teaching the
information-seeking skills needed for success in college and for lifelong
learning; by preserving and making accessible the College’s historical
materials; and by allowing the use of its facilities and collections to play
a role in the intellectual and cultural life of the College community.
Click here for the complete Mission Statement and Goals.
Policies
Borrowing/Circulation
The College Libraries provide reference materials and circulating books as
well as newspapers and other periodicals in current (paper), microfilm and
electronic formats. Reference materials, periodicals and reserve books may be
used only in the library; circulating books may be borrowed for four weeks.
Professional reference assistance, reserve materials, and access to other
libraries' materials through inter-library loan are available.
Click here for the complete Borrowing/Circulation Policy.
Cellular phones
Out of consideration for other patrons, the use of cell phones is not allowed
in the library. Phones should be turned off or set to vibrate before
entering.
Collection Development
The major purpose of the library is to participate in the educational program
of the Massasoit Community college by providing materials:
- that will enrich and support the curriculum
- that will meet the informational needs of
the students, staff, and community members.
- that will stimulate the development of
critical thinking skills, growth in factual knowledge, literacy
appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards;
- that supply a background of information
which will enable users to make intelligent judgments in their daily
lives;
- representing diverse subjects and
learning/interest levels necessary to complement the open door policy of
the community college.
- We believe that the maintenance of a free
society requires free access to different points of view and a
conscientious effort is made to include material concerning all sides of
an issue. To this end, the library affirms its acceptance of the
principles enumerated in the Library Bill of Rights as adopted by the
American Library Association.
Click here for the complete Collection Development Policy.
Conduct Policy
Massasoit Community College Library is committed to providing a quiet, welcoming, respectful atmosphere conducive to study and research in an environment that is comfortable, clean, and safe for both library users and staff. Any behavior that interferes with the operation of the Library or its users may be considered disruptive. Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to, excessive noise, intimidation, abuse, or other disruptive actions. At the discretion of staff, disruptive users may be asked to move to another area or leave the Library entirely. If the user refuses to comply, Campus Police will be contacted for assistance.
Click here for the complete User Conduct Library Policy
Confidentiality of Records < top >
The circulation staff of the Massasoit Community College Library will do all in its power to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of its users. The Library endorses the ALA Code of Ethics which states: We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
Click here for the complete ALA Code of Ethics
Food and Drink
Computer Area:
No food items are allowed in the computer area. Only re-sealable/twist
top drink containers are allowed at computer workstations – these
containers must be placed under the computer table.
Library Study Areas:
Food items are limited to snacks and only re-sealable/twist top drink
containers are allowed. Resulting trash must be properly disposed of when
leaving.
Gifts
Gifts are accepted only when they add strength to the collection and impose
no significant limitations on housing, handling or disposition of duplicate
or undesirable items. It shall be made clear to the donor that only those
gifts meeting our selection standards will be considered for the collection.
Gifts that are not suited to the library collection, because of age, format,
topic, physical condition, or other factors will be disposed of according to
College policies for surplus items.
Handicapped Accessibility < top >
The Massasoit Community College Libraries are committed to providing
accessibility to library materials, programs, and services to all users. All
staff will make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests from users
with disabilities. If your disability is invisible, please identify yourself
as having a disability when you seek assistance.
For a complete statement of services click here: Services for Users with
Disabilities
Information Literacy
According to ACRL, “information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to ‘recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information’”. In accordance with the Massasoit Community College Mission Statement and the Library Mission Statement, the Librarians are committed to supporting the educational and personal goals of our diverse community by providing Information Literacy Instruction in the Library Classrooms as well as through point-of-use Information Literacy Instruction with individual Library users.
Click here for the complete Information Literacy Policy (PDF)
Interlibrary Loan
The Massasoit Community College Library is committed to fulfilling requests
from Massasoit staff, faculty and students for materials otherwise not
available. The Library is equally committed to the cooperative exchange of
library materials among institutions.
Click here for the complete Interlibrary Loan Policy
Internet
Massasoit Community College Library aims to develop collections, resources,
and services that meet the educational, informational, cultural, and
recreational needs of Massasoit’s diverse community. In response to these
goals, the advances in technology, and the changing needs of the community,
Massasoit Library provides access to the Internet as a library reference
tool. The Internet is a worldwide network of computers, which provides access
to a wide range of materials for educational, recreational, and reference
use. Massasoit Library does not control the content of the information that
resides on the Internet nor is there an outside central control over its use
or content. Massasoit Library does not use filtering software to block access
to information resources and cannot protect its users from information or
graphic images that they may find offensive. Internet access for
research purposes is provided equally to all library users, regardless of
age. Parents or guardians, not the library or its staff, are responsible for
the Internet information accessed by their children.
For a complete statement of policy and responsibilities click here: Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Laptops
Currently enrolled Massasoit Community College students and currently
employed faculty and teaching academic staff are eligible to borrow laptops.
All users must abide by the Library’s Check-Out Policy for Laptops and agree to its rules and
regulations.
Photocopy – Copyright < top >
The Massasoit Library supports the law of the United States (Title 17, United
States Code) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions
of copyrighted materials. Under certain conditions specified in the law,
libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other
reproduction. One of these specified 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.
Reserves
Faculty may place library or their own books on reserve. Requests must be
submitted at least three days before students may expect to borrow the item.
Faculty determine the terms of use: two hour in library loan or one day loan.
Unattended Children
The staff at Massasoit Community College understands that in some
circumstances it may be necessary to bring children on campus. Thus, although
not encouraged, children are not prohibited from being on the campus so long
as they are under the direct supervision of a parent and/or a designated
adult at all times. College staff and faculty members responsible for
specific College areas reserve the right to exclude children from that area
when, in their judgment, it is in the interest of health, safety, or the
educational process. The College cannot be responsible for the care and
supervision of unattended children. Campus police will be asked to locate and
return to the custody of the parent any unattended children.
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