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Library Policies and Guidelines

Info Commons

The Info Commons covers the first and second floor of the library. Its purpose is to provide a learning environment with open access to information, research assistance and a study space for all Green River students, faculty and staff. Please ask for research and computer help at the reference desk.

There is a stationary white board and rolling white boards that students are welcome to use in the library.  To borrow dry-erase markers with a student ID card, please ask at the Reference Desk.

While in the library, please...

  • eat food outside the library (covered drinks are O.K.)
  • keep valuables near you
  • use computers only for school work during busy times between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • do not download video games to the Green River computer network
  • keep noise levels reasonable depending on the library zone (conversation, whisper or silent) you are in. See link below for details.

We appreciate your respect of common sense guidelines for academic behavior, courtesy, and the responsibilities and rights in the Green River Student Code of Conduct. Thank you!

Learn more:

Your Rights in the Library

  • All are welcome here in accordance to our usage guidelines

    • Some spaces in the library are reserved for students and employees (see tabs above for more info)
  • What you read and view are private
  • Students have the right to a learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

Learn more about your rights:

 

Second floor of Holman Library looking out toward the forest canopy
Second floor of Holman Library looking out toward the forest canopy (click image to enlarge) Second floor of Holman Library looking out toward the forest canopy (click image to enlarge)
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Computer Use

Current GRC students are welcome to use any computer in the lab.  Computers are available on a first-come-first served basis.  Librarians and student tech workers in the lab are happy to assist students.

Community members and non-current students may use four "public access" computers in the lab which have access to the internet, but no software apps or printing capabilities.

Library Classrooms (HL 213 & 217)

HL 213 and HL 217 are available for library instruction and student & employee use when classes are not in session. Library instruction is provided by a librarian or other faculty member in collaboration with a librarian. All instructional activities must be scheduled through a librarian.

The first priority for the use of HL 213 or HL 217 is instruction in the use of library databases and internet resources for research and general information retrieval.

The second priority is use as student-only computing labs for when no class is in session (class sessions are listed on classroom doors each day).

  • HL 213 is a silent study zone
  • HL 217 is a whisper-only study zone

For more info expectations for each "zone" see:

Other instructional activities in HL 213 or HL 217 may be scheduled on an occasional basis but will not take precedence over priorities 1 and 2. Because of high demand for the resources available in the main Information Commons, HL 213 and HL 217 are usually available for individual student & employee use between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Group Study Rooms

Group Study rooms are only available for current GRC students and are occupied on a first-come, first-use basis. Student groups with members present will take priority for room use. Holman Library does not accept reservations for the upstairs Group Study rooms.

The first priority use of the Group Study rooms on the second floor is for student groups to work on academic study or presentations. Individuals using the Group Study rooms may be asked by a librarian to move if a group needs to use the space.

White board markers are available for student checkout for use in the Group Study rooms with a student ID card at the Student Help Desk on the second floor.

 

Media Lab (HL 112)

The Media Lab is available for current GRC student-only use.

Borrowing

All GRC students, staff, faculty and community members may be able to check out library materials with proper ID. For GRC students, staff, and faculty your library card is your student or employee ID card. For other borrowers, an official ID is required. 

See items you may borrow:

Contracts:

Children in the Library

  • Children under the age of 16 are allowed in the library while they are being directly supervised by the adult responsible for them.
  • Children are expected to adhere to the same use policies as adult patrons.
  • Due to safety/liability reasons, if a child is left unsupervised and the librarian is unable to easily locate his/her guardian, the Safety Office will be called (ext. 3350).
  • If a child wishes to check out library materials, a parent or guardian with a GRC student ID, staff ID, or a community borrower card may check out the items for the child. They will be responsible for the return of the checked out items and fines and fees if applicable.

Collection Development & Gifts

Click link below to find descriptions of the scope of the Holman Library Collection (both hardcopy and digital formats) as well as section and weeding guidelines: