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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 Alumni

Alumni status requires a minimum of 21 credit units taken at Hope International University (HIU), Pacific Christian College (PCC), or Pacific Bible Seminary (PBS) as determined by the Registrar's Office. (See Registration in WMS information, below.)

Alumni - 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 Alumni

0

Alumni

Annual

Yes

0

10

No

Yes

(hiu.edu login)

Yes

(hiu.edu login)

In Library Only

** 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: Alumni

Alumni Patron Type Definition

Status is determined by Registrar Alumni Verification form.

Alumni of HIU will be assigned Alumni status in WMS.


WMS Privileges

  • Alumni may check out as many as 10 books at a time.
  • Picture ID used for registration is required for circulation transactions.
  • Alumni may activate their Patron Accounts to place books on hold.
  • Alumni may not:
    • Renew books online
    • Request Interlibrary Loans

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Registration in WMS

Alumni may already be in the system under their former Student status. Their status must be changed to "Alumni" and contact information updated upon completion of an Alumni Verification form the Registrar's Office.

Acceptable Identification: Government issued picture ID.

Patron Expiration date: one year from registration (renewable annually.)

Contact information must be updated before registration is renewed.

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