The following will be useful information for those using the library. If you have questions, comments, or concerns about an of these documents, please ask a staff member or contact the Director of Library Services.
Children in the Library
All persons under the age of fourteen (14) using Drain-Jordan Library must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. In the absence of this adult the librarian on duty (or, in her/his absence the senior circulation Library Associate on duty) will talk to the child in question, determining if they are a student here, what their age is, and whether or not there is an older person with them that we have not identified as being with them. Library staff will inform the child of the policy if they are unaccompanied by an adult and are under fourteen years of age, and if this is the case, will ask them to leave the Library.
If the unaccompanied person does not leave, the library staff member will call Campus Security and ask them to take care of the situation as they would in other campus buildings.
If unaccompanied patrons under the age of 14 are in the library during an emergency situation such as a Shelter-in-Place, fire or any emergency practice drill, they will be asked to comply with emergency procedures.
Circulation of Library Materials
Students need a campus ID to check out materials. They will also need to know their campus email login information to access our databases off campus.
During the fall, spring, and summer semesters all items that can circulate are checked out for 30 days with the ability to renew them up to two times. At the end of the checkout process patrons should receive an email with the due date at their campus email.
To renew items, you can renew them by logging into your Library Card account through our catalog. You will also be able to view the items you have checked out, view any fines or fees, and create a favorites list of our print and digital materials. You can also call or email the main desk to renew your items. If you have a problem accessing your Library Card account please contact the main desk for assistance.
It is recommended that all items should be returned by the end of each semester to prevent any unwanted fines or fees. Patrons will receive reminder emails when items are close to being due and when fines are accrued to their account.
When items are overdue the user will be fined 10¢ per day with a cap of $1.00 for each item. To pay a fine, the patron will have to make a payment at the Office of Student Accounts, have them print out a receipt, and take that receipt to the main desk so the staff can clear their account.
Collection Development Guidelines
Computer Use in the Library
The Library complies with the Board of Governors Policy #53, Responsible Use of University Computer Resources
Food and Drink in the Library
In order to have a pleasant atmosphere conducive to learning, please comply with the following food and drink guidelines. The Drain-Jordan Library provides many trash cans and recycling bins located throughout the library. Report any spills to the library staff and help us keep your library clean.
What food and drink are allowed:
- Beverages in sturdy, covered, spill-proof containers
- Snacks that do not have an aroma and are not messy such as fruit, pretzels, nuts, granola bars, candy, etc
What food and drink are not allowed:
- Beverages in uncovered containers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any food that is considered a meal such as hot and/or made-to-order food. This includes food from Subway, Taco Bell, Wilson Student Union cafeteria, pizza, etc.
- Food requiring utensils
Enjoy your snacks anywhere in the library except those areas listed below:
- Near library computers
- Near library-owned laptops
- Near equipment such as scanners, televisions, etc.
- Near copiers and microfilm equipment
- In the Archives and Special Collections area
The Drain-Jordan Library reserves the right to ask anyone violating the above guidelines to leave the library.
Interlibrary Loans
When WVSU’s Drain-Jordan Library does not own materials needed for classwork or research by members of the University community, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service allows us to borrow materials for you from other libraries. This is a service provided for currently-affiliated West Virginia State University faculty, staff, and students and qualified KVCTC borrowers. Occasionally this courtesy may be extended to retired faculty or special borrowers. Please check with the Circulation Department for details. In most cases, this is a free service. Occasionally, however, a borrowing fee may apply.
Interlibrary loan services are complicated transactions; they rely on the ability of the borrowing library (Drain-Jordan) and the lending library to pass on information, process loan requests, and get materials into a document delivery stream (email, U.S. mail, or UPS) in a timely fashion. ILL is not immediate—requests take from three to fourteen days or more, but it is a preferred option in most cases. To find more information or to fill out a request form, please go to the Library’s ILL page.
Public Use of the Drain-Jordan Library
Drain-Jordan Library is the primary information resource for students, faculty, and staff at West Virginia State University, but it is also open to the public for use as well. While all can use materials in the building, only current WVSU affiliates may check materials in and out of the library.
Members of the community are welcome to use our public computers, printing services, and individual study spaces. Through accessing the building’s internet, they are also able to use our online databases. All public patrons must follow the same rules for the building that WVSU affiliates do.