Conduct
Everyone in the Library must follow Manhattanville Community Standards including, but not limited to:
Violating Conduct policies may result in ejection from the Library and other University sanctions.
Access
Library access is for current Manhattanville University students, faculty, and staff. Current Purchase College students may visit to borrow identified items in our collections. All others must use this form to request an appointment to visit. Hours for visitors are on weekdays between 9am-5pm. Please visit a public library to use computers, printers, and work space.
A Manhattanville ID card swipe is required to enter the Library building after 8pm.
Phone Usage
Cell phone conversations are allowed in the Library Cafe and outdoors, but prohibited elsewhere in the Library. Please silence ringers and text message alerts at all times.
Off-Campus Database Access
Off-campus database access is strictly limited to active Manhattanville faculty and staff, and matriculated students in the current academic term.
Borrowing
Manhattanville University students, faculty, and staff may borrow materials from the Library by presenting a valid Manhattanville ID card at the Circulation Desk. Some materials are for in-Library use only.
Please note that periodicals, microfilm, and reference materials do not circulate.
| Books from the Stacks | Course reserves | DVDs and Other Media |
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Students: 60 days Faculty: 180 days Staff: 60 days Alumni: 60 days |
3 hours; Reserves are for in-Library use by students, faculty, and staff |
7 days Manhattanville Students, Faculty and Staff only |
Sanctions: Fines, Fees, and Suspension
Library sanctions ensure equitable materials availability to all members of the Manhattanville community.
Keeping items past their due date may result in suspended borrowing privileges, and charges for replacement and processing fees. The same applies to lost and damaged items. After items are returned the replacement charge and processing fee will be cleared, and borrowing privileges reinstated. Replacement fees vary widely according to the type of material loaned. Please pay special attention to the due date/time for course reserve materials.
| Books from the Stacks | Course reserves | DVDs and Other Media |
| Borrowing is suspended |
Fine Rate: $1.00 per hour Maximum late fine per item: $25.00 Borrowing may be suspended |
Fine Rate: $1.00 per day Maximum late fine per item: $15.00 Borrowing may be suspended |
Fines are payable by credit or debit card only. Payment can be made at the Circulation Desk during posted on-campus service hours.
Questions, inquiries or concerns can be sent by email to the Circulation Department or by phone at (914) 323-5275.
Filming & Photography
All filming and photography in the Library building requires advance permission from the Library Director.