The HRC or Holocaust Resource Center is a collection of over 1770 different book titles (2075 volumes) and more than 250 video, sound and computer titles deals with all aspects of the rise of Nazi Germany, World War II, genocide, the Holocaust and Jewish literature, as well as over 3 dozen taped interviews with survivors and liberators. These materials can be searched by selecting the search limit scope "Search Holocaust Library" in the online catalog. Most of the books are located on the second and third floors of the library in with the rest of the general circulating books; selected reference books, all juvenile books and audiovisual materials are located in the Holocaust Resource Center on the second floor.

HRC Borrowers' Policy

HRC borrowers are welcome to use the library's Holocaust collection within the library. The following information is provided for those wishing to borrow materials with the Holocaust designation.

Who may apply?

Anyone from the community may apply for borrowing privileges by presenting current identification.

What is the cost?

There is no cost to anyone to obtain a HRC borrowers card.

How long am I registered to use the Holocaust resources at the Albright Library?

HRC borrowing cards are issued for one year and patrons are restricted to borrowing HRC designated items. You will be asked to present a driver's license or other ID card in order to join. If you need services beyond a single year and you are a patron in good standing, you can renew your membership. Please do not throw away your card since you will be charged $5 for a replacement card if the last one was issued less than 5 years previously.

What if I want to borrow other items?

Patrons who wish to borrow non-Holocaust items, must join the Library Society of Albright College. More information on the circulation privileges of this friends group is available online.

When do borrowing privileges begin?

Borrowing privileges can begin immediately after completing and signing the registration form and receiving a bar coded Courtesy Library Card. This borrowing card must be presented at the Circulation Desk whenever materials are checked out.

Library hours

Information is available at (610) 921-7219.

What materials circulate? What are the loan periods?

HRC borrowers may charge up to six circulating HRC books or media items. Materials are loaned for 28 days. There can be two renewals. If you need to use any materials currently on reserve, they have a 2 hour loan period and must be used in the library. Items can be renewed in person or online.

Non-circulating materials include reference books, reserve items, periodicals, microforms, special collections, popular reading collection and media (except for our Holocaust Center Library media).

What happens if I am late returning materials?

The overdue fine for circulating books is $.10 per day for Holocaust designated books, videos and CDs. Overdue and fine notices are issued as a courtesy to our borrowers. It is the borrower's responsibility to check the due date stamped on each item. A fine may be incurred before the notice reaches you. Borrowers will also be blocked from further borrowing if they have outstanding fines.

What is a recall?

A recall is a request made by an Albright faculty member or student to retrieve material charged to another borrower. Materials charged to Holocaust borrowers that are recalled are due immediately. Notices specifying the new due date will be issued when items are recalled. Penalties (fines) of $5 per day will accrue for late returns.

What other costs may be incurred?

Borrowers are charged replacement costs and processing fees for lost items. Processing fees are $20 per item and replacement costs vary depending on the item. Damage costs will be assessed depending on the condition of the item.

HRC Services

HRC patrons can use the library services and materials in the library when it is open. All general services as listed in college services for non-students apply for Holocaust Resource Center patrons in addition to those provided by the Holocaust Resource Center.

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Last updated on February 12, 2008