libraryadmin@mta.ca
506-364-2562
fax: 506-364-2617
Dr. Rachel Rubin
Dean of Libraries & Archives
Jennifer LeDrew
Administrative Assistant
Mount Allison University Libraries & Archives
49 York Street
Sackville, NB
Canada, E4L 1C6
Effective Date: December 2009
Last Revised Date: 1 March, 2024
To provide a comfortable and welcoming learning environment for all library users and to ensure the protection of library materials, equipment, and furnishings
Different sections of the Libraries are zoned for different uses; we ask that guests be mindful of shared spaces and others studying
Study and Group/Collaboration room booking s are prioritized for Students, Staff, and Faculty for academic work
up to 3 hours per day per week and 2 weeks in advance
Members of the community may use rooms when available; contact Access Services to enquire
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. While a 'scent-free' policy is not in place, the Libraries & Archives requests that guests be mindful of shared spaces
Effective Date: 1 August, 2025
To provide guidelines and consistencies on the uses of MtA Libraries spaces
Non-Library sponsored events and display material including posters, information sessions, and events
Contact libraryadmin@mta.ca to enquire about space for hosting events and and approval for posting visual materials. The Library reserves the right to deny requests
Effective Date: 1 January, 2023
Last Revised Date: 15 December 2022
To establish a consistent protocol for borrowing MtA Library materials
The following peeps are eligible for library memberships and are subject to the borrowing terms included herewith:
| MtA Undergraduate Students, Staff, & Faculty (incl. Retired) | Unlimited |
| CAAL Undergrad & Grad Students, Staff, Faculty | Unlimited |
| CURBA Undergrad & Grad Students, Staff, Faculty | Unlimited |
| Community Borrowers & Alumni | 10 active loans at one time |
| Temporary MtA Visitors | 2 active loans, borrowing limited to MtA collections |
| Local High School Students | 2 active loans, borrowing limited to MtA collections |
| General collection library items | N/A (1) |
| Recalled items | $2.00/day (max $20) (2) |
| Course reserves | $2.00/hour (max $20) (2) |
| Interlibrary loans | see Interlibrary Loan Policy |
| Laptops | see Laptop Loans Policy |
| Equipment | $2.00/hour (max $??) (2) |
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(1) Considered lost after 3 weeks overdue, invoice for replacement is sent
(2) Considered lost on 7th day overdue, invoice for replacement is sent
| Lost MtA items (excluding interlibrary loans) | Cost to replace item (minimum $100.00) (4) |
| Damaged MtA items (excluding interlibrary loans) | Cost to repair the item (up to the replacement fee) (4) |
| Lost / Damaged Novanet loans | Replacement fees are set by the Novanet library |
| Lost / damaged interlibrary loans | Replacement fees are set by the supplying library see Interlibrary Loan Policy |
(4) An exact replacement rather than payment may be possible with permission from Access Services
MtA Library borrowing privileges, including Novanet and Interlibrary loans, may be suspended for any users with overdue and/or replacement fees
Undergraduate student accounts with outstanding Library fines or fees may be transferred to MtA Finance; resulting blocks may impact course selection, grades, graduation, and transcript requests
Students, staff, and faculty: Payments can be accepted in library with cash & Mountie Money. For credit, debit, e-transfer, or cheque payment the fees must be transferred to Student Finances
Alumni and Community Borrowers: Payments can be accepted in library with cash
A refund for a paid replacement invoice is possible if the item is found and returned within 6 months of the replacement invoicing date
All Novanet fee policies are determined by the individual institutions
Effective Date: 1 January, 2023
Current Mount Allison University students, faculty, and staff with valid MtA ID may borrow laptops
Laptops include the charging adapter and a carrying case and are available on a first come first served basis. Holds and advance requests are not permitted. A limited number of laptops may be reserved for users referred by Student Services
The user agrees to assume all legal liability for the cost of repair or replacement in the event of loss due to theft, damage, negligence, or misuse.
The Library will not assume responsibility for lost files due to viruses, hardware failure, and network interruptions. Files and work remaining on the laptop after return may not be recoverable
The Laptop Loan Agreement Form LINK must be read and signed prior to each laptop loan. Forms are kept on file until the end of the following academic year (31 August)
Overdue fines will accrue at the rate of $5.00 per hour to a maximum of $200.00. After seven (7) days overdue the item is considered lost and replacement fees will be applied to the user's library account. Fees will be transferred to the Registrar's Office prior to the end of term
Laptop: $1500.00 Adapter: $100.00 Case: $20.00
Damaged items will be assessed for possibility of repair; a repair fee up to the replacement fee will be levied in this case
Effective Date: December 2009
Last Revised Date: 15 December 2022
Interlibrary loan (ILL) service obtains library materials not available in the MtA libraries
Current MtA students and staff, current and retired faculty, MtA Alumni, and registered community borrowers may request ILLs. Users with overdue loans and outstanding fees/fines may be blocked
Most research materials may be requested. Ebooks cannot be borrowed (a single chapter copy or a loan of the print version may be possible)
Copy requests must follow the Fair Dealing exception of the Canadian Copyright Act
All notifications are sent via email to the MtA address (or email address on file for community borrowers & alumni). Copies will be emailed as a downloadable file unless restricted by license terms. Loans must be picked up at the R.P. Bell Library within 10 days
All loan terms are set by the supplying library but are typically 3 to 6 weeks. Any restrictions imposed by the lending library must be honoured (eg. “library use only”)
Renewals must be requested through MtA ILL (only the supplying library can approve a renewal and if granted, they set the renewal terms)
Must be returned on or before the due date to the R.P. Bell Library
Policy section: Section 5300-5399 Teaching and Learning
Administered by: Dean of Libraries
See Policy 5320 on MtA's Policies and Procedures page
Policy section: Section 6300-6399 Records
Administered by: Dean of Libraries
See Policy 6300 on MtA's Policies and Procedures page
See also Policies & Acquisition Mandate
Effective Date: 2025
The Libraries regret that we cannot accept donations of books at the moment
If you are a Mount Allison faculty member or if have a book donation that you think may have special significance, please contact Library Administration
