Access Services
Circulation Services
Circulation Services are provided at the Circulation Desk. The Circulation Desk is located on the Main (First Floor) of Kemp Library. Access Services Staff work at the Circulation Desk to help patrons borrow and return library materials. Patrons may return library materials to the Circulation Desk during Regular operating hours or use the book drop located outside of the library building entrance after hours. Patrons may ask for research assistance from a librarian at the Circulation Desk. Patrons may get help with Printing and Scanning Services and Interlibrary Loan Services at the Circulation Desk.
Borrowing and Returning Library Materials
Students, faculty and staff, ESU Alumni, Faculty Emeriti, Visiting Scholars, and Friends of Kemp Library may borrow and return items at the Circulation Desk. Patrons must have their ESU eCard or Courtesy Card to borrow items. Materials can be renewed in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone (570) 422-3126 or by emailing lhughes@esu.edu. Materials can be renewed as long as the items are not overdue, on hold, or recalled.
Fines, Fees, Blocks and Holds
Fines and Fees
- Kemp Library does not charge fines or fees for any library materials owned by the East Stroudsburg University (ESU). Fines may appear in our library catalog if an item is overdue, but will be waived after the item is returned.
- Fines and fees may be charged for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials since these items are not owned by ESU. ILL fines and fees may not be waived and must be paid by the patron.
- Patrons must pay for all overdue fines, fees, and replacement charges they accrue.
Blocks
- Patrons may be blocked from borrowing additional library materials if they owe fines/fees or have long overdue items.
Holds
- A hold may be placed on a student’s university account because of damaged, lost, or unpaid library materials. Holds can prevent students from receiving grades, getting copies of transcripts, registering for classes or applying for graduation.
Library Notices
All notices are automatically sent out to the patron's email by the library's online catalog. These can be overdue notices, hold request letters, recall notices, cancellation notices, and notices of fines and fees. It is the patron’s responsibility to keep Kemp Library up-to-date on any changes in street address, e-mail, and phone numbers. Patrons must return all library materials by the designated due date on the notice(s).
| Patron Type | Loan Period | Renewal | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESU Undergraduate Students | Four weeks (28 days) | One | None |
| ESU Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students | Fifteen weeks (105 days) | One | None |
| Friends of Kemp Library; Faculty Emeriti | Four weeks (28 days) | One | None |
| Item | Loan Period | Renewal | Fines and Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker and Taylor Book Collection | One month (30 days) | None | None |
| Course Reserves and OER Collection (textbooks, required and recommended reading) | Two hours; In the library building only | None | None |
| Library Owned Laptops | Two hours; In the library building only | One |
$1.00 accrued for every hour the laptop is not returned. Fines will be waived after the laptop is returned. $1500 replacement fee for lost, damaged or stolen laptop. If a laptop is stolen or damaged, a hold may be placed on the student's account. |
| Webcams | Two hours; In library building only | None | None |
| Curriculum Materials - Textbooks, pieces of kits. | 7 Days | One | None |
| Calculators, White Board Markers, Charging Cords | Two hours, in the library building only | None | None |
Friends of Kemp Library
Friends of Kemp Library include Alumni, Community Users, Visiting Scholars or any other individual who is not part of the ESU Community (Student, Staff, Faculty)
| Library Privileges | Fines and Fees | Services Not Available |
|---|---|---|
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No fines for university owned library materials unless items are lost or damaged. Lost or damaged items must be replaced by the patron. |
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| Library Privileges | Fines and Fees | Services Not Available |
|---|---|---|
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No fines for university owned library materials unless items are lost or damaged. Lost or damaged items must be replaced by the Faculty Emeritus |
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Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Kemp Library
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3465
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3151 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Interim Director
- Name
- Megan Smith
- E:
- msmith130@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3588
