Library

• IU School of Dentistry Library rooms DS 122 and DS 124 (Quiet Room) are multipurpose spaces that may not always be available for quiet study due to the scheduling of exams or meetings. A “Room Closed” sign is posted when the room is in use. A weekly schedule is posted outside of each room, but please be aware that the schedule may change. Your courtesy is appreciated when staff let you know that the room is reserved for an exam or meeting.
• When not in use for other functions, DS 122 and DS 124 are designated quiet study areas for individual study. Phone conversations are not permitted and cell phones should be set to silent mode. All other areas of the library are designated as group study areas, but these areas are not soundproof so conversations should be kept at a reasonable volume.
• Food and drink are allowed in the library, but remember to dispose of trash and keep the areas clean. Paper towels and sanitizing wipes are available at the library circulation desk.
• The Dentistry Library is not responsible for the security of personal items and it is recommended to keep belongings, especially valuables within sight at all times. 

1. Books and media from the general stacks: All patrons with a valid borrower’s card issued by an Indiana University library are eligible to borrow these items. Indiana University–affiliated patrons may renew items twice except in cases where a hold has been placed on an item. Indiana residents who are not affiliated with Indiana University are limited to three circulating items and have a two-week loan period that may be renewed only once.
2. Reserve materials: All patrons with a valid borrower’s card issued by an Indiana University library may consult these library-use-only materials. These materials have a two-hour loan period and may not be renewed. In addition, holds cannot be placed on reserve materials.
3. Journals: Borrowing privileges are restricted to School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students. Journals circulate for three days and may not be renewed.
4. Theses: Borrowing privileges are restricted to School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students. Theses circulate for two weeks and may be renewed twice.
5. Rare books: All patrons with a valid borrower’s card issued by an Indiana University library may consult these library-use-only materials.
6. Holds: Users may request that library staff place a hold on materials currently out on loan. Hold requests may be made at the circulation desk or via the telephone.

1. Unreturned items: Patrons will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $25 processing fee.
2. Reserve materials that are removed from the library: Most reserve materials are restricted to library use only. A nonrefundable fine of $50 per item will be assessed for library-use-only materials taken from the library.
3. Circulation notices: Patrons are sent notices alerting them of overdue materials, recalled materials, and hold availability.
4. Bills: Patrons are billed for materials that aren’t returned. The billed amount includes a replacement fee and a processing fee.

It is the policy of the library to support all programs and services offered by the School of Dentistry, including teaching, research, patient care, and community outreach. The head librarian will purchase all dental monographs in the English language and such foreign language monographs as deemed appropriate, given the mission of the School of Dentistry. Faculty, staff, and student recommendations are encouraged.

The head librarian is responsible for selecting and purchasing audiovisual, nonprint, and electronic resources as need and budget permit. New editions of standard dental texts will be routinely purchased. Copies of all faculty publications will be purchased. No more than five copies of a book will be purchased, with the normal duplication limited to two copies. New periodical subscriptions are reviewed by the School of Dentistry Library Committee prior to purchase.

The School of Dentistry Library will borrow materials not owned by IU Indianapolis campus libraries on behalf of School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and students. All other patrons are asked to make arrangements through their local library.

1. Materials not owned by the School of Dentistry Library, a dentistry school department, or the instructor cannot be placed on print reserve.
2. In accordance with the Fair Use provisions of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17, U.S. Code), the library will allow a reproduction of only one article from any one journal, periodical, or newspaper issue, and one chapter or not more than 10 percent from any book or other monograph (conference proceedings, miscellaneous report, unpublished paper, etc.) to be placed on print reserve.
3. Repeated use (more than one semester) of the same reproduction requires the permission of the copyright owner. The faculty member will be responsible for obtaining this permission and should be aware of time delays and cost considerations.
4. For reprinted materials such as journal articles, book chapters, lecture notes, etc., a maximum of three copies of each reprint will be accepted based on the size of the class (approximately one copy for every 30 students enrolled in a course.)
5. Staff reserves the right to decline requests judged to exceed the Fair Use exemptions of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17, U.S. Code).
6. Instructors are encouraged to convert photocopied reprints formerly placed on print reserve to Canvas as allowable by the Fair Use provisions of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17, U.S. Code).