According to Florida Statutes, mutilation of College property is a crime (FS 908.13).  Both mutilation and theft (value less that $200.00) are misdemeanors punishable by up to sixty days imprisonment (FS 775.082 (4b)) and/or up to $500.00 fine (FS 775.083 (1e)). Tampering with library computer equipment and/or programs is a crime under the Florida Computer Crimes Act (FS 815.01).

Theft or damage of college property is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct in the College Student Handbook (2003-2004).  Violators will be referred to the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs and subject to student judicial procedures.  Students will lose library privileges when caught destroying or tampering with library materials or computers.

Theft, tampering and mutilation of library materials are serious crimes.  Destruction of research materials is detrimental to study and scholarship and the mission of the College.  Copies of desired materials can be made with the reasonably price copy machine located in the library, subject to provisions of the copyright law.  Library staff are always willing to assist with the copy machine.  Students are also able to access online information from the college databases and are able to print course related online information at no charge.

The library uses a security system, which detects the removal of materials, which have not been or cannot be checked out.  Unauthorized removal of library materials is viewed as attempted theft and can result in disciplinary action.  The library reserves the right to search items that activate the security alarm. 

Community patrons are also subject to these regulations and sign their acknowledgment when registering for a library card.  Community patrons will lose library privileges when caught destroying or tampering with library materials.  They will not be permitted to register for courses on campus until proper restitution has been made.