Guidelines
For
theses: The Lawrence V. Johnson Library will retain two copies
of all Southern Polytechnic State University theses, one in the
Archives and one in the circulating collection. One copy should
be on acid-free paper for the SPSU Library Archives, and one copy
on 20 lb. paper for the Library’s circulating collection.
For
master’s papers: Only one copy on 20 lb. paper is retained
for the Library’s circulating collection. After 5 years, these
master’s papers may be weeded to make room for incoming master’s
papers.
The
Library also binds one copy of each thesis/project for the department
of origin. All additional copies for students, etc., are bound at
the student's expense. A check or money order should be made out
to SPSU Library, in the amount of $8.25 per copy. We also accept
cash, but not credit or debit cards.
The
department of origin or the author of the thesis/project is responsible
for delivering the unbound copies of the paper to the Acquisitions
department of the Library, located on the lower level of the Library.
The department should supply the Library with the number of copies
to be bound for the department, faculty, and the student(s).
Copies
of thesis/project must be submitted with the "Department Acceptance
Form" with approved signatures. The following information should
be provided as well: author, title, department, and the students'
telephone number and/or email address.
The
Acquisitions Librarian will inform the student when the bound thesis/project
has been returned from the bindery - this usually takes between
4 and 8 weeks. Bound items can be picked up at the Acquisitions
department.
If
no contact information was supplied, or the Librarian cannot reach
the student, the bound volumes will be sent directly to the department.
Selecting
Materials