Penrose Library extends borrowing privileges to all Whitman College students, faculty, and staff members. Although the Library’s primary commitment is to members of the Whitman community, certain library privileges are available to visiting scholars, local high school students and members of the general public.
Penrose Library is committed to maintaining collections that exist as common resources to be shared, preserved and respected in a manner guaranteeing protection for future users. The ethical use of library materials involves acceptance of this principle and appropriate conduct regarding library collections.
Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
Writing upon, defacing, tearing, cutting, mutilating, or destroying books or other library property in the
custody of the Library. The willful concealment of a book or other library property on one's person or among one's
belongings while attempting to leave, or leaving the premises of the Library without formal borrowing through the
Circulation Desk. The willful concealment of a book or other Library property within the Library. The willful removal
of a book or other Library property in contravention to Library regulations. The intentional alteration or destruction
of library ownership records.
Food and beverages must be covered and kept in spill-proof containers.
Smoking or the use of tobacco is not permitted in Penrose Library.
Top of PageBorrowing privileges are extended to Whitman students, faculty and staff at all ORBIS Cascade Alliance and NAPCU institutions. To borrow materials in-person, a valid Whitman ID must be presented at the Circulation Desk of the lending library.
Reserve items are required or recommended readings shared by all members of a class. Reserve items are listed in the Library catalog by course and professor.
Print reserve items circulate for the following loan periods:
Faculty specify the loan periods for the items they place on reserve. Only Whitman students enrolled in a specific course and the faculty member may check out or have access to the items placed on reserve for that course.
Top of PagePatrons may renew library items themselves by using the Library online catalog either in the Library or from the Library's homepage. Select Renew My Books under "My Account" from the main menu, key in your name and library barcode, then click on the link to see which items are currently checked out. You can choose to renew all or only selected items; however, you may renew an item only once, and only on or before the due date.
Top of PageLaptops are available for student check-out through the WCTS staffed Computer Consultant Office in the Library. These computers are available for 4-hour use within the Library. For more information, please consult http://wcts.whitman.edu/resources/facilities/penrose.html
Students requiring media equipment to support technology-intensive work should contact Whitman College Technology Services http://www.whitman.edu/content/wcts/equipment/
Top of PagePenrose Library is committed to the protection of the privacy rights of all of its students, faculty, staff and other library users. In compliance with Washington State R.C.W. 42.17.310 (1), the Washington State Public Disclosure Act, and in accordance with the American Library Association policy on the “Confidentiality of Library Records” all library records are considered to be confidential transactions. Library staff will not release the name of any person to whom an item is currently charged, nor will they release past circulation records (including inter-library loans) except pursuant to court order, search warrant or subpoena. Requests for confidential circulation records from a federal, state or local law enforcement agency should be referred to the College Librarian.
Top of PageOver 40 computers are located in carrels throughout the Library and are available for student use. All are on the campus network, and have access to Library and Internet resources as well as to high-speed printing. Additionally, Penrose Library offers wireless network access throughout the building. Four public access kiosk machines are available for searching the Library’s catalog, brief web browsing or email. These workstations have a 15 minute time limit. For additional information, please consult http://wcts.whitman.edu/resources/facilities/penrose.html
High-speed printers are available on each floor of Penrose Library. Printed pages are 5 cents each for one-sided black and white pages, or 10 cents for two-sided (duplex) sheets. Printers default to double-sided printing.
Penrose Library has 3 b&w copiers on the Main Floor. Students are encouraged to purchase copy cards from the Circulation Desk in increments of $2.00 and $5.00. Double-sided copying is encouraged; copies cost $.05 per printed side. A color copier may be found in the Instructional Media Services Department in Hunter Conservatory. http://www.whitman.edu/content/wcts/ims/
Top of PageFax service is available for students at the Penrose Circulation Desk. Charges for a domestic fax are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each subsequent page. Faxes which are sent to international locations are charged at a rate of $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each subsequent page.
A limited number of supplies may be purchased at the Circulation Desk. These may include laptop locks, headphones, and blank CD/DVD’s. Please inquire at the Desk.
Top of PagePenrose Library has 7 large group study rooms available for groups of 2 or more students to use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Three media viewing rooms for individual students are also available. Keys for the rooms may be checked-out at the Circulation Desk for a three-hour time period, and may be renewed once provided no one else is waiting to use the room.
Penrose Library has 164 lockers available to Whitman College senior students. The lockers are located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors and are assigned throughout the year according to need. To receive a key, the student must come to the Circulation Desk and present Whitman College ID and a signed Locker Form to a Circulation Supervisor.
Failure to comply with the locker policy may result in locker reassignment: