Sunset Reference Center Services

The Sunset Reference Center, is open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the SRC building. Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval. Selected materials are kept in storage and may not be available to all library users, or may be available only for a fee to persons not affiliated with the School of Travel Industry Management.

The Sunset Reference Center complies with the State Attorney General's opinion on library record confidentiality and the American Library Association's Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records.

Circulation Services

Registering Your ID

You must register your ID with the SRC Circulation Desk by completing the ID Registration form.

Returning Borrowed Items

Books must be returned to the SRC Circulation Desk.

Renewing Loans

Most books and some other kinds of SRC materials may be renewed 5 times, as long as no other borrower has requested them. You must bring the items to be renewed in person. Renewals depend on the kind of material, the collection from which the item was borrowed and the borrower's privileges. Renewal of items from the following collections are limited as shown.

• Reserves - hourly loans may be charged out again after 15 minutes after they have been returned to staff at the desk, or immediately if there is a 2nd copy.
• Daily loans may be charged out again ONE HOUR after they have been returned to staff at the desk, or immediately if there is a 2nd copy.

Circumstances that may block the renewal of an item:

• The item has been requested by another borrower.
• You are blocked from borrowing for non-payment of fines or another reason.
• Your borrower's card has expired or needs to be re-registered.
• You have reached the renewal limit for your borrower status.
• Item is on reserve or pending reserve.
• Item has been scheduled for a classroom showing.

Your Responsibilities

The library is not responsible for unforwarded, unread, or misdirected mail or email or computer malfunctions

Can't Find an Item?

A request may be made to search for a library item not found in its usual shelf location or on the sorting shelves. Ask at the circulation desk for assistance in placing a search on an item. You will be notified by email ONLY if the material is found.

Lost & Found Services

Items found in the library are held at the Circulation Desk for one semester. If unclaimed, items are sent to the TIM School Information Desk.