The books in the library are arranged on the shelves according to the library of Congress Classification Systems which separates all knowledge into 21 classes. Each class is identified by a letter of the alphabet, sub-classes by combinations of letters, and subtopics within class and sub-classes by a numerical notation. A detailed breakdown is available at the circulation desk.

Type of Item	PRRL Students	PRRL Faculty/staff	PRRL Alumni
Books ( Main Collection )	30 days	90 days	Library use only
Videos/DVDs	Library use only
Multimedia equipment	Library use only
Text Books /Reserve Books	Library use only
Periodicals/Reference Books	Library use only
Special Collections	Library use only ( By an appointment only)

• You must present your Saint Augustine’s University identification (ID) card to check out any materials on the circulation desk with authorized person.
• Textbooks/reserve books/videos & DVDs are non-circulating items.
• One textbook for one student
• Student needs to sign in and out in Textbook log out folder.

Lost or damaged materials should be reported as soon as possible to the Circulation desk staff (Authorized person). A library authorized committee will take the necessary steps for the lost and damaged materials.

Contact information for any assistance:

Circulation desk: 919.516.4145

Circulation Manager: Mr. Sills, 919.516.4148

Late books accrue 25 cents per day. After $5.00 in fines has been reached, the patron’s account is suspended until payment. Fines are reported to Student Accounts and must be paid in the Cashier’s Office.

Saint Augustine’s University faculty, staff, and students must present their valid ID card in order to borrow materials from the Prezell R. Robinson Library.

All other patrons wishing to check out materials from any Saint Augustine’s University Library should apply for a Borrower’s card at the Prezell R. Robinson Library Circulation Desk.

Requirements for obtaining a Borrower’s Card:

• A North Carolina driver’s license or a valid picture ID along with a document containing a current N.C. address
• Applicants must be age 14 or older
• Applicants younger than 18 must submit a completed parental consent form
• A completed Borrower’s Application
• A fee of $15

There is a $15 annual renewal fee, and a $5 fee for replacing lost cards.

Current members of the General Alumni Association, Friends of the Library and spouses/partners of current Saint Augustine’s University faculty and staff may obtain a borrower’s card at no charge by presenting proof of their status upon application.

Faculty, students, and staff of Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC) may also check out materials from any Saint Augustine’s University Library. CRC students must present a CRC Direct Loan Request Form at the Prezell R. Robinson Library Circulation Desk. CRC faculty and staff may obtain a borrower’s card at no charge. A photo ID and proof of current affiliation is required upon application.

Note: All Borrower’s Cards Are Non-Transferable.

Materials borrowed from the Prezell R. Robinson Library have a loan period that is determined by the patron’s borrower status. These loan periods may be extended by renewing the materials online or in person.

As a courtesy, notices and receipts are given or sent to patrons:

• to inform them of loan period changes
• to inform them that materials are overdue
• as a receipt of items returned or fines and fees paid

Faculty members, currently enrolled students, administration officials, and members of the CRC staff may borrow books from any CRC (Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, Meredith University, Peace University, and NCSU) institution library. CRC students must present a CRC Direct Loan Request Form at the Prezell R. Robinson Library Circulation Desk. CRC faculty and staff may obtain a borrower’s card at no charge. A photo ID and proof of current affiliation is required upon application. Familiarize yourself with the policies and restrictions of the library from which you borrow.

Please note that this is a program of privileges. At its discretion, a participating institution may suspend the privileges of its own faculty members or of the faculty members of another participating institution.