Borrowing and Renewing
Borrowing privileges are extended to Randolph-Macon College (R-MC) students, faculty, and staff. Retired R-MC faculty and staff, R-MC alumni, and Hanover County teachers may apply for a card free of charge.
Any adult resident Virginia may purchase a library card at a cost of $25 for the first year and $10 per year thereafter. A current driver's license or photo ID must be presented at the Information Desk when applying.
Purchase of a library card allows the holder to check out physical materials such as print books and DVDs but does not provide access to library computers or online resources.
ID Card
A Randolph-Macon College ID or current library card is required for every borrowing transaction.
Loan Periods
Loan periods vary depending on both the type of user and the type of material being borrowed, as shown in the following table:
| Material Type |
Student/Consortium |
Faculty, Staff, Retiree |
Community User |
| Books |
Four (4) Weeks
Honor students: eight (8) weeks |
Academic Semester
|
Four (4) Weeks |
|
Popular
Juvenile
|
Four (4) Weeks |
Four (4) Weeks |
Two (2) Weeks |
| DVD films |
Three (3) Days
(Limit three (3)) |
Three (3) Days
(Limit three (3)) |
Three (3) Days
(Limit one (1)) |
|
Equipment
|
See Equipment for loan |
See Equipment for loan |
N/A |
Other materials may be checked out in consultation with Library staff.
Renewing your Materials
- Click on My Library Account and enter your campus login information
- You will see a list of the items you have checked out along with their due dates listed under Checkouts
- To renew an item, check the box next to each item and click the blue Renew button. RMC students, faculty, and staff are allowed two renewals of most items.
- If you are unable to renew the item, please speak to someone at the Information Desk on the first floor of the library
Please note:
- Community users are allowed one renewal which must be done in person or by calling the Information Desk at (804) 752-7257. Community members may not place holds because they do not have the RMC credentials needed to login to the system.
- Items with holds on them may not be renewed.
- To renew interlibrary loan materials, email ill@rmc.edu. Learn more about Interlibrary Loan.
Holds
Patrons may place a hold on items via a link in the catalog and they will be notified by email when the item is available.
Returns
Materials may be returned to the Library's Information Desk or in the book drop in the Library vestibule. If materials need to be returned via mail, please email the library prior to shipment. The mailing address is:
McGraw-Page Library Returns
305 Henry Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Costs for Replacement
| Material Type |
Replacement Fee |
| Book |
$75 |
| DVD |
$75 |
| Equipment |
$75 - $1,200 (based on replacement cost) |
McGraw-Page Library sends overdue notices via email.
Students: Any item not returned by Spring Commencement is considered lost and a replacement charge will be assessed. Donated items will not be accepted in lieu of the replacement fee, which covers processing as well as item costs.
Borrower Confidentiality
Under Virginia state law, library patron records (as well as circulation transactions) are protected as confidential information. We will not disclose any information concerning your library registration or borrowing activities to anyone.
