Policies and procedures

Checkout

The following consumers are eligible to check out library and technology lab items:

• Program specialists
• Outside consultants serving schools/programs in regions 1 and 8
• Faculty and students at VCU
• Childcare facility teachers
• Employees of the Partnership for People with Disabilities
• Professionals who serve children and youth with disabilities, ages birth to 22 years, from regions 1 and 8  
• Family members and caregivers in collaboration with their early intervention and school partners

A maximum of six library and/or Instructional lab items may be checked out at one time. The checkout period is six weeks.

A library checkout form must be filled out completely before any items can be taken out of the library. 

Requesting items checkouts

Consumers can request items through our online Library Catalog. 

Items can be picked up at our Richmond office, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30.  

Reserving items

Library items may be reserved for a maximum of five days. All checkout information should be recorded at the time of reservation. After five days, the items will be reshelved.

Renewals

All renewal requests must be approved by a Library Team Member by phone (804-828-6947) or email ttacinfo@vcu.edu. Renewals are granted on a case-by-case basis and depend on the status of the item.

Returns

Items may be returned to our Richmond office between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. If you have questions regarding returning items, contact us at 804-828-6947 or ttacinfo@vcu.edu. All containers MUST be returned with materials.

Borrower responsibility

• Each borrower assumes full responsibility for all items borrowed on their account and for knowledge of and adherence to the T/TAC Library and Lending Labs' policies concerning loan periods. 
• Materials must remain under the direct supervision of the borrower at all times.

• Please notify a Library Team member immediately if your materials have been damaged or lost. Damaged or lost item(s) may be assessed a replacement fee.
• Consistent late returns may result in the loss of borrowing privileges.