Patrons are responsible for the safe handling of all items borrowed from the library. Items should be returned in the same condition in which they were borrowed. Fees will be charged for missing or broken pieces, or otherwise damaged items.
Patrons will be charged full replacement cost for lost items.
Assessment materials are only available for checkout to licensed, qualified users or those using the materials under supervision of a licensed, qualified user. The definition of a qualified user is determined by the assessment publisher and may mean those with professional licensure, an advanced degree in a specific field, or applicable training.
Patrons are responsible for the safe handling and security of assessment materials. They should always remain locked and away from public access. Under no circumstance may an assessment be shared with anyone outside of the WJC community. Proof of qualification and/or supervision may be requested by library staff at any time.
The library charges fines and fees for overdue, damaged, and lost assessment materials.
|
Policy |
Loan Period |
Grace Period |
Overdue Fine |
Replacement billed |
Replacement fee |
|
Psychological Assessments/Test Kits |
1 week |
14 days past due date |
$10 per item per business day (nonrefundable) |
21 days past due date |
Original cost of purchase. |
|
Books |
3 weeks |
N/A |
N/A |
30 days past due date |
Original cost of purchase. Replacement copy also accepted. |
|
Reserve Books |
2 hours |
N/A |
N/A |
5 days past due date |
Original cost of purchase. Replacement copy also accepted. |
|
Games |
1 week |
N/A |
N/A |
30 days past due date |
Original cost of purchase. Replacement copy also accepted. |
All library resources are available to current William James College faculty, staff, and students - no library card needed! Just bring along your college ID to check out physical items. Electronic resources are accessed using your William James College username and password.
Our physical collection consists of over 1000 books and 200 individual psychological testing kits. All items are available to check out on a limited basis to faculty, staff, and students. Alumni are eligible to check out books.
Certain items may be renewed when not on hold by another patron. Please contact the library to request a renewal.
The library holds nearly 200 individual psychological testing materials for use by qualified faculty and students under faculty supervision. Kits are to be used for instructional purposes only. Record forms are available upon request. In addition to physical test kits, the library also has access to online assessments and scoring through Pearson, WPS, MHS, and Par, Inc. Access to online testing software is approved on a case-by-case basis by the librarian and is for coursework under faculty supervision only.
Laptop Adapters, Clickers, and Recorders
All classrooms are equipped with display adapter dongles for use with various types of laptops. Additional adaptors are available to check out from the library.
The library has a small collection of PowerPoint clickers and audio recorders available for checkout on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you need help setting up a class or presentation, please contact IT at 617-327-6777 x1600 or email them at support@williamjames.edu.
The library has a small collection of webcams available for checkout on a first-come, first-serve basis. Webcams may be used in conjunction with VidGrid to record and share videos, presentations, and screen casts.
Before you begin recording, visit IT's Knowledgebase to learn how to set up your VidGrid account.
The library maintains electronic subscriptions to over 60,000 journals, 175,000 electronic books, and 1,000 streaming videos. All electronic resources are available on-and off-campus to current William James College faculty, staff, and students. Some resources are available to alumni for 12 months after graduation.
To access electronic resources off-campus you will need to log in using your William James College username and password.
