REGIONAL LIBRARY

Collection

Access to the collection is through an online catalog called ALICAT.

The collection includes bound books, maps, videotapes, periodicals, microforms, National Park Services (NPS) documents, and legislative material. Basic reference tools such as dictionaries, directories, yearbooks, and almanacs are also included. The library contains the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and U.S. Statutes at large.

Borrowing privileges and full library services are extended to all NPS employees stationed in the Pacific West Region. When loans are not feasible, on-site usage will be encouraged and accommodated.

For those items with a check out card found in the front of the book, the user will complete the card with the following information: borrower's name and NPS division or park location and the present date. The loan period is 30 days, with provision for renewal and/or long term loans at the discretion of the library staff.

For items without a check out card, there is a sign out sheet at the front desk. The user will fill in the following information on the line provided: Call number of item, title of the item, borrower's name and NPS division or park location and the present date.

Photocoping of material is permissible, unless such treatment may injure the binding or cause other damage to the item. The Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code), governs the reproduction of copyrighted material and under Section 107 codifies the doctrine of fair use which allows photocopying for certain criteria. The user of the photocopied information is responsible for compliance with the Copyright Law.