User Groups
The College Library, and all materials and services offered therein, is available to the public. The College welcomes all users whether they be students of the College or not. Those making use of the College Library collection and facility shall abide by College policies and regulations for orderly library management. The College Library serves a broad range of patrons from young children to older adults. It exists to expand the total availability of learning resources to the residents of Flathead County.
Circulation Policy for Public Patrons
The FVCC Library is established and managed to support the curriculum of the College. However, the Library collection, services and facilities are available to the public. Public patrons may obtain a free library card under the following provisions: The applicant must provide a valid Montana driver’s license or ID card to be eligible for a FVCC Library card. The applicant must be a Flathead area resident and provide additional information as requested in the Online Library Card Application
Internet Access
The FVCC Library will make available to all library patrons both wireless Internet access and access through the Library’s desktop computers.Due to the limited number of desktop computers, the library must restrict the amount of time spent on any computer to two hours per day, regardless of the scope and nature of the search. This is to ensure that all users have an equal amount of time to conduct searches and encourage prompt and courteous use of the resources available. Each computer is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no computer reservations or scheduling for groups or individuals.
All activity on any of the campus-networked workstations is subject to the FVCC Computer Acceptable Use Policy.
Printing
The library shall charge public patrons for the cost of printing at a rate .10 per page, which may be paid at the circulation desk. All patrons will be required to provide their own storage devices for downloading of files or documents.
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