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Faculty/Staff Guide

Registration

All Moore Library patrons must have a University issued and validated photo identification card. Please contact the Eagle Card services office to secure your EagleCard.

Faculty and staff must be registered with the library in order to activate local and remote resource access. Your library number will be the 14-digit barcode located on the back of the card. (use the link below)

Backside of Coppin id. Shows 14-digit barcode

 

Activation & Update Request Forms

Access for Primo will now use your EagleLinks logon information . If you run into issues signing on, complete and submit the form linked below. This will extend temporary access until your account is addressed either through campus IT or HR.

STAFF & FACULTY LIBRARY ACCOUNT REQUEST 

 

Borrowing

Please have an active CSU ID. Notify Eagle Card Services if your ID is lost or stolen. 

Faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) and staff must present proof of current employment at Coppin. Faculty/Staff must be current with MDConnect and IT in order to have permanent library access. Temporary access can be obtained through completing the Library Registration Form found on the Library website under the 'My Account' tab or linked above. Registered students, faculty, and staff of USM schools and affiliates (Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Loyola Notre Dame) must present a validated photo identification card issued by their institution. 

To request an item from another library in the USM system, go to PRIMO, search for item sunder Catalog USMAI, choose an item and follow prompts for "Resource Sharing". If you are not signed in, you will be prompted to enter your EagleLinks username and password. From there, complete the form and watch your 'Library Card' or campus email for information on the status of your request.    

Loans, Renewals, & Holds

Loans

Faculty - 1 semester

Staff - 1 semester

Renewals

  • Items may be renewed for an additional 60 days (if not recalled).
  • Items owned by Moore Library may be renewed in person, by phone, or online through your library account. 
  • Items not owned by Moore Library may be renewed by phone to the owning institution, or online through your library account. 

Resource Sharing Holds

  • Resource Sharing Holds may be placed on any circulating item in the USMAI system (expect E-books).  
  • Coppin patrons may not place an item on HOLD if that item is on the shelf at Moore library.
  • Holds may take 5-14 business days for delivery. Check your library account and campus email for status updates on your request(s).
  • Make sure all contact information is correct and up-to-date. 
  • Items secured through a hold or ILL CANNOT be placed on Moore Library Reserve shelf.

Returns & Fines

Returns

  • Items may be returned at the Circulation Desk during regular business hours, or at the book depository located along the right wall at the front entrance of the library (available 24 hours a day). 
  • Materials not returned by the due date will be considered overdue, and considered lost after 35 days. Fines will accrue until items are returned. 
  • To be sure of return dates click here to access your USMAI account. (click Sign-in)

Fines

  • Coppin faculty are assessed fines of $1/per day for late Hold Recall returns. Daily fines are no longer assessed, until the item moves into lost status. (35 days overdue) 
  • Lost book charges include: cost of the book, plus a $25 processing fee. If items are returned the maximum fine of $15 per item will be assessed.
  • Overdue/lost items belonging to other libraries are charged by the owning library's overdue/lost book rates. Please contact the circulation department of the owning library for more information.