FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can use the Library?
- What are the Library's Hours?
- What are the hours of the reference desk?
- How many items can I check our, and for how long?
- How do I renew an item?
- Can I bring my class to the Library?
- Who can use the Library's computers?
- Can I use my cell phone at the Library?
- Can I bring food and drink into the Library?
- What are the fines for overdue items?
- How do I reserve Audio/Visual equipment?
- How do I request an interlibrary loan?
- How do I reserve a room?
- What are the copyright policies for the Library's resources?
Who can use the Library?
All are welcome to visit Alemany Library. Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
The following patrons have borrowing privileges:
- Current Dominican students, faculty, and staff must present a valid Dominican ID card.
- Dominican alumni must present their Dominican Alumni Benefits Card.
- College of Marin students must present a valid College of Marin ID card.
- Marin County and City Library cardholders must present a valid Marin County library card.
- Temporary borrowing cards issued to NCCPL members are also honored.
What are the Library's hours?
Regular Semester:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
Summer Session:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Intersession:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
What are the hours of the reference desk?
Regular Semester:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 10:00 am - 9:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Intersession and Summer:
Reference desk hours operate limited hours during intersession and summer. If you have a question please go to or call the circulation desk at (415) 485-3251 and they can put you in touch with a librarian.
How many items can I check out, and for how long?
Students and non-Dominican borrowers may check out a maximum of 10 items at any one time. Staff and faculty may check out any number of items.
- Circulating books: 4 weeks
- Journals: Library use only
- Videos / Compact Discs / DVDs: 24 hours
- Audio / Permanent Reserves: 2 hour library use only
- Semester Reserves: 4 types: 2 hour library use only, 24 hrs, 3 days, 1 week
Items borrowed from Alemany Library must be returned to Alemany Library. Alemany Library does not accept returned items from any other library.
How do I renew an item?
Items may be renewed at the Circulation Desk or by phone at (415) 485-3251. Two renewals are allowed per non-reserve item unless the item has been requested by another patron.
Can I bring my class to the Library?
Instructors are welcome to bring their classes to the Library. Because of the multipurpose nature of the Library, prolonged discussion and/or class lectures should be held where they will not disturb those who require quiet surroundings. The student lounge and the lobby are available for such use. If more than a few computers are needed to accommodate a class meeting, please reserve a computer classroom at least one week in advance.
Who can use the Library's computers?
Public workstations are available to Dominican students, faculty and staff in the Information Commons and the Fletcher Jones Computer Center. These workstations require a username and password to login. All workstations will be shut down 15 minutes before the Library closes.
Library Rooms 200, 211, and 220 are classrooms and as such may only be used by Dominican students, faculty and staff with a valid Dominican ID card.
College of Marin students, faculty and staff , Marin County Free Library Patrons, DUofC alumni, and all other patrons may use our catalog and online databases via the Library kiosks located near the reference area inside the library. They may not access computer workstations that require a login. They may not print documents, but they may copy materials with our Xerox copiers, using coins, or they may opt to use our network scanner to scan and email library materials to themselves. They may not access our online databases off-campus due to licensing reasons.
All users must adhere to our acceptable use policies.
Can I use my cell phone at the Library?
We ask that you do not use cell phones in the library. To maintain the peace, quiet and collegial atmosphere of our Library, turn off your ringers upon entering the Library building. The Library building includes the Library itself as well as all classrooms, computer labs, hallways and restrooms.
Can I bring food and drink into the Library?
No food or drink is allowed in the Library, with the ONLY exception of water in sturdy, closed containers and ONLY at our study tables. This is in order to prevent damage to our collection, computers, and to promote a clean and sanitary environment.
No food or drink of any kind is allowed at the computer work stations.
What are the fines for overdue items?
- Overdue Books: $0.25 per day up to a maximum of $10.00 per item.
- Overdue Course Reserves, Videos, CDs & DVDs: $1.00 for the 1st hour, $0.10 each additional hour, up to a maximum of $10.00 per item.
- Lost or Damaged Items: $10.00 processing fee plus replacement fee, which is $50.00 or the cost of the item. Determination of damage is at Library staff discretion.
How much do copies and printing cost?
- Photocopies: $0.10 each with a valid Dominican ID card or change
- Printing: for students the first 100 prints are free; otherwise printing is $0.06 each only with a valid Dominican ID card.
- Transparencies: $0.60 cents each.
How do I reserve audiovisual equipment?
Please see our Audiovisual Equipment FAQ's page.
How do I request an interlibrary loan?
Please see our Interlibrary Loan FAQ's page.
How do I reserve a room?
Rooms in the Library can be reserved by faculty and staff through the campus intranet page. Just follow the following steps:
- Log in to the intranet
- First check to see if a room is available
- Choose "Calendar" (Top of the page)
- Choose "Rooms" (Top of the page)
- Choose "Library" (Right-bar menu)
If a the room you would like to reserve is available on the day that you would like:
- Choose "Request" (at the top of the page)
- Choose "Make a Request"
- Fill out and Submit the form.
NOTE: Room requests are not guaranteed. You will receive a notice by email within 24 hours letting you know if your request was approved.
What is copyright policy for the Library's resources?
The following copyright policy documents are intended to guide Dominican faculty, staff, and students in the appropriate ethical and legal use of copyrighted print and electronic resources held by the Library. It should be noted that individual users of library resources – not Dominican University of California -- are ultimately responsible for infractions of copyright law and personally liable for violations of intellectual property rights. Due caution is advised. The current policy and guidelines were approved by University Counsel on April 24, 2007.
