Who may use the SBM Lending
Library?
What procedures should I follow to check out library
resources?
Members may check out resources by completing a copy
of the online Check-out and Lending
Agreement Form and
delivering or faxing the form to the SBM building at (517)
346-6365, Attention: Finance Department.
What resources are available for loan?
How many resources may I check out at one time?
How long may I borrow library resources?
Resources may be checked out of the Lending Library for
a period of two weeks, with extensions being considered on
a case-by-case basis. The two-week lending period begins
to accrue on the date the item is sent. Items must be returned
on the date which is two weeks from the date sent or if this
date falls on a weekend or a national holiday, the next business
day. Materials are to be returned to:
Practice Management Resource Center
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2083
Must I verify that I agree to the terms and conditions
in the Lending Policy?
A member’s signature on the Check-out
and Lending Agreement Form is an attestation that
he/she agrees to and is bound by the terms and conditions
as described in the SBM Lending Policy.
Is there a cost to borrow resources from the library?
The cost to borrow one resource is $10.00.
There is no fee to simultaneously borrow a second resource.
This charge will be automatically applied to the credit
card provided on the Check-out
and Lending Agreement Form.
What methods of payment are available to me?
The accepted method of payment to cover lending fees is
by credit card, including Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
How will I receive requested resources?
If I request a resource and the resource is on loan
to another member, will I be notified?
If a resource is requested that is currently on loan to
another member, you will be contacted and advised of the
current unavailability of the resource and the projected
date the resource should be available.
Is there a fee associated with an item returned
after the due date?
Overdue fines are $2.00 per item per day. Overdue notices
are issued by e-mail or by U.S. mail. If an item is not
returned within two weeks of the due date, the replacement
cost of the overdue resource(s) is charged to the borrower’s
credit card, to include any applicable tax and shipping
fees associated with replacing the resource. Anyone owing
$2.00 or more in fines must pay in full before borrowing
additional resources.
Is there a fee if I lose, damage, or fail to return
borrowed resources?
Resources returned in a damaged state or resources lost
or unreturned will be charged to the borrower’s
credit card at replacement rate, to include any applicable
tax and shipping fees associated with replacing the resource.
Are there any copyright restrictions that apply
to lending resources?
Due to licensing restrictions regarding usage, certain
CDs provided with associated publications are not available
for loan. If a publication that has an accompanying CD is
shipped to you without the CD, licensing restrictions are
being enforced. Copyright restrictions on resources sent
for loan must be reviewed by the borrower on an individualized
basis.
Lending Library Disclaimer
While resources available through the SBM PMRC Lending
Library are general educational resources from reputable
sources, they are not intended to take the place of legal
advice and have not been reviewed for compliance with the
Model Rules of Professional Conduct for the State of Michigan.
If you have questions regarding the ethical implications
of any of the library resources, please call the SBM Attorney
Ethics Helpline at (877) 558-4760.
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