Library Policy and Procedures

The BDC library has undergone a reorganization. Many don’t know that we’re using software to inventory our books and manage loans. The following steps for checking out and returning books are important to keep our software inventory correct. If you have any questions, please email library@bozemandharmacenter.org

To Check Out A Book

• On the Check Out Sheet near the library door, print clearly and legibly your name, book title and author, and your email and phone number

Renewing A Book

• Books are loaned out for four weeks but if you need more time to finish it, please email library@bozemandharmacenter.org and we’ll update your loan in our software.

To Return A Book

• DO NOT RESHELVE A BOOK YOU’RE RETURNING
• Simply place the book in the basket (near the library door)
• You do not need to cross off your name on the check out sheet

Book Donations

• DO NOT SHELVE A BOOK YOU ARE DONATING
• Place the book in the donation box located beneath the tea shelf in the library
• If you want a donation receipt, leave your name, email, and the estimated value of your donation
• Please be aware that if we have multiple copies of the donated title or the they aren’t explicitly about Buddhism, they may be sold at one of BDC’s book sales 

Caring for the Books and the Library

• A gentle reminder that these books offer the sacred teachings of the Buddha and we ask that you treat them as such. Please don’t mark in them, dog-ear the pages or place upside down to hold your place. We have many lovely bookmarks that you are welcome to.
• If you take a book from the shelf, please replace it in its correct place or place it in the Return Basket for reshelving by the library team.
• If a book does get damaged, please let us know so that we can replace it. There are no expectations for you to personally purchase the book. Email library@bozemandharmacenter.org with any lost or damaged titles so we can update the loan accordingly.