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Library Policies

This private internal guide is for Darling Library Staff reference. These library policies inform the practices of the Darling Library of Hope International University.

About Faculty and Staff

All Hope International University faculty and staff currently on the payroll may use the Darling Library resources. 

Faculty and Staff Summary

WMS *

In the Library

Remote use

Group

(See Group Definitions)

Fee

Status

(Patron Type)

Default Exp.

Hold

Renew

Max Books

ILL

IC Computer Use

HIU

Wireless

Database  Access

HIU Staff/Faculty **

0

Staff/ Faculty

10 years

Yes

1

40

Yes

Yes

(hiu.edu login)

Yes

(hiu.edu login)

Yes

(hiu.edu login)

** Manually created w/ form (Jennifer, Steve, or Amanda)

*Activation of WMS account (HIU ID#) is required for these services. HOW TO: http://libanswers.hiu.edu/faq/40544

WMS Patron Type: Staff/Faculty

Staff/Faculty Patron Type Definition

Status is determined by Payroll or Human Resources.

Staff and faculty of HIU are assigned Staff/Faculty status in WMS.

WMS Privileges

  • Staff and faculty of HIU may check out up to 40 books at a time.
  • Current HIU Staff/Faculty ID is required for circulation transactions.
  • Staff and faculty may activate their Patron Accounts to place books on hold, renew books once online, and check their patron records.
  • Staff and faculty may request Interlibrary Loans.

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Registration in WMS

New faculty or staff who are not in the system should complete a  blue New Patron slip. We will contact Payroll or HR to verify employment.

Acceptable Identification: Current HIU Faculty/Staff ID card.

Patron Expiration Date: ten years

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Network Accounts

Network Accounts

Network accounts are maintained by the Information Technology Department and are associated with HIU email addresses. If a user has trouble with their login they should contact Information Technology (ext. 2607.) NOTE: This is not the same login used for WMS.

Login for:

  • Information Commons computers
  • Wireless network (HIU and Library)
  • Research Databases (remote access)
  • Office computers (staff and faculty)

Remote Access

Remote access to research databases is restricted to those with HIU network accounts.

Remote access to research databases is provided to:

  • Students
  • Staff
  • Faculty
  • Dorm Residents
  • SALT students
  • Dongseo/ESL students