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Information for Summer Camps and Programs

 

Circulation Privileges for Summer Campers

  • Must have a KU Library Borrower Card in order to check out items.
  • May have a total of 20 library items checked out at any time.
  • May have a limit of 2 reserve items checked out at any time.
  • May check out long-term loan items (books, etc.) for no longer than the duration of the camp, or in any case, for no more than 6 weeks.
  • May enter Search requests for items not found on the shelves by filling out a KU Libraries User Request Form (“green card”) available at most library service desks.

KU Library Borrower Card Application Process

In order to purchase the KU Library Borrower Card (non-renewable paper card) at the reduced rate of $5.00 per card, several requirements must be met.

  • The sponsoring program must accept responsibility for any fines/fees and lost item charges incurred and for the activities of the students while using the KU Libraries.  This information must be provided in writing by the director of the program, and may be sent via an email message to Sarah Couch (scouch@ku.edu), Service Policy Coordinator, Watson Library, 1425 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 (785.864.8979).
  • No less than two weeks in advance of the program start date, the following information must be provided to Sarah Couch, preferably as an Excel file sent as an email attachment to scouch@ku.edu.
    • Name of each student enrolled in program.
    • Student’s home address and phone number.
    • Name of the parent/legal guardian and the parent/legal guardian’s address and phone number.
    • The same information should be provided for any staff not already affiliated with the University of Kansas if borrowing privileges are requested.
  • Cards will be delivered to a person the program authorizes to pick them up from the Service Desk in Watson Library two weeks following the receipt of complete student and staff information.
  • Programs purchasing KU Library Borrower Cards will be billed $5.00 for each new and each replacement card.  Invoices will be sent in August.

Each camper who is not sponsored by his/her program must meet Kansas residency requirements, provide a current photo ID card, pay $10.00 for the KU Library Borrower Card, and complete an application form that requires a notarized parent or legal guardian signature regardless of the age of the applicant.  Questions may be directed to Sarah Couch (scouch@ku.edu or 785.864.8979).

The KU Library Borrower Card grants only library checkout privileges for circulating collections.  The card issued to summer campers does not include the following:

  • Laptop checkout
  • Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services
  • Recalls
  • Retrieve from Shelf services
  • Library workstation access
  • Remote access to databases
  • Reduced rate for copying
  • Laser printing
  • Wireless acces

Photocopying in the KU Libraries

  • Cash copying is available in all locations at 10 cents per copy.
  • Microprinting is available in the Art & Architecture Library and in Watson Library at 10 cents per copy; requires dimes only.
  • Change is available in Anschutz Library, Art & Architecture Library, and Watson Library as well as other non-library locations on campus.

Library Workstation Access and Laser Printing in KU Libraries

  • Campus libraries provide a limited number of Public Access Workstations that do not require a KU login.  A few locations have free printing for individuals who provide their own paper.
  • For information about authorization to use Library Workstations with a login, and for information about access to and paying for laser printing in the Libraries and Campus Computer Labs, please contact Tom Roderick, Information Technology Coordinator, (785) 864-0470 (roderick@ku.edu).