What are the library hours?

The J. F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center's (LRC) schedule is as follows:

Fall and Spring Semester 

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-12 a.m. (midnight)

Friday  8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Summer Semester  Monday-Thursday   8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

                                 Friday                     8:00 a.m.-5:00  p.m.  

                                Saturday                  8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

                                Sunday                    1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 

When classes are not in session, the LRC hours are:

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

What are the loan periods for library materials?

Undergraduate students may check out a maximum of 10 books at a time for a 30 day loan period.  Graduate students may also check out a maximum of 10 books at a time for a 90 day loan period. 

Are there library fines and charges?

Yes, fines will be assessed at .25 per day per book up to a maximum of $15.00.  After the accumulation of a $15.00 fine, the book will be declared lost.  At that time, patrons will be charged the cost of the book, a $20 processing fee, plus the maximum $15.00 fine for each lost book.

What are the facility access policies?

No food or drink is allowed in the public areas of the LRC. Beverages are not permitted at computer workstations because of the potential damage to equipment. Patrons are ONLY allowed to eat in the Student Lounge.  No weapons, firearms, animals or other pets are allowed in the library. Exception: Seeing eye dogs. Smoking is prohibited on library premises. No loud conversations, loud music, or other disruptive noises or behavior will be tolerated. Beepers and cellular phones must be set to vibrate mode when brought into the library. Cellular phone conversations are restricted to the outside areas of the LRC or Student Lounge. Postings on LRC premises must be approved by the Office of Student Affairs and placed only in areas of the building designated by Administrative Services, located on the Second floor of the LRC . No unauthorized solicitations are allowed. In the event of an emergency, please follow instructions from official personnel.

Where can I view videotapes that have been reserved?

Videotapes that have been placed on reserve by instructors can be viewed in Information Technology on the first floor.  Students should be ready to submit their student identification or other picture identification in order to have access to the videotapes.  Reserved videotapes cannot be checked out and are only allowed to be viewed on site.

What limitations are there on computer usage?

Students are expected to adhere to the Acceptable Computer Use Statement of the University.  Inappropriate uses of University computing resources may result in appropriate disciplinary action.  In addition, illegal acts involving University computing resources may result in prosecution by State and Federal authorities.

Where can I use my cell phone?

Cellular phone conversations should be conducted in the Student Lounge or outside area of the LRC.

Where can I find the reserve material for my class?

If your instructor has told you that he/she placed material "on reserve", you can go to the Circulation desk on the second floor of the LRC.  You should be prepared to temporarily leave your student ID with Circulation personnel on duty, while you make a copy of the reserve material on a copier on the second floor..

Where can I find a private study area?

Study rooms are available on the second and third floors on a first-come basis.

Who is the J. F. Drake Memorial LRC named in honor of?

The J. F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center is named in honor of Dr. Joseph Fanning Drake, the fourth President of Alabama A& M University.