McGinnis family library

Individuals who are eligible to use the library and library resources are:

• Current College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) faculty 
• CEHD students who are currently registered in courses offered by the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies.
• Parents of students (pre-kindergarten–eighth grade) who are enrolled in our programs for the current semester

• Approach any McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic staff member at the front desk.
• Present a valid ID (or alternative proof of current address).
• Complete a Patron Registration Form (available electronically below or on paper at the McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic ).

• Approach any McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic staff at the front desk with the books you wish to borrow.
• Provide your name.
• Borrow no more than 10 items at a time.
• Return books to the basket located at the front desk within the loan period.

• The standard loan period for a book is 14 days.
• Patrons will receive an email reminder that their items are due 2 days prior to the due date. 
• A book may be renewed for another 14 days, up to 2 times, provided there are no holds placed on the book in which you wish to renew.
• All books will be due by the Wednesday before WMU Final Exams week, regardless of check out date.

• If items are not returned on time, patrons will receive subsequent reminders 2 days and 7 days after the due date. 
• If a patron returns a late item within 14 days of the due date, there will be no late charge.
• If an item has not been received within 14 days after the due date, the patron will receive an email that includes an invoice for the current replacement cost of the book. 
• Any patron returning a book over 14 days after the due date will be charged a $5 late fee. 
• All book replacement and late fees must be paid online as a donation to the McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic or in exact change at the front desk. 
• For returned items with major damage, the replacement cost of the item will be charged. Damage is considered major based on any of the following: missing and/or torn cover page, one missing and/or torn page, two or more partially torn pages, or scribbles and/or markups on five or more pages.

• Eating and drinking is not allowed, except in designated areas as determined by program staff.
• Leaving children inside the library unsupervised is prohibited.
• Moving library furniture and resources requires authorization from the McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic staff.
• Engaging in disruptive behavior, horseplay, or running is not allowed.