Library

Stanton University

Library Mission

The mission of the Stanton University Library is to serve as an information center for students to discover, create, and share knowledge. The structure is designed to establish and preserve a learning environment that will progressively support the learning objectives of the programs while also supporting the mission of the university. The physical resource collection includes books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, student handbooks, and local journals.

Resources and Services

Library Hours

Visit the SU Catalog Page for the updated hours

Stanton University students and faculty may:

Check out library books (only at Garden Grove Campus)
Access databases and online resources
- Populi List of Databases and Online Resources
- JSTOR Database
Use books on Course Reserve within the library.
Receive research assistance in person, through e-mail, or on the phone.

Loan, Library & Computer Use Policies

Replacement cost for lost Stanton University materials will range in price, depending on each individual item. Students are responsible to pay for any lost items.

Fees may be assessed for materials returned in a damaged condition.

The Librarian will provide students with a receipt at the time of checkout that notes the due date and sends overdue notices to your provided email address. However, whether or not the student receive these notices, the student are responsible for returning materials that have been checked out on time. Once fees have accumulated up to $5.00, there will be a block placed on the student’s Populi account.

Reserve Materials

Reserve materials that instructors have put aside for use while taking the class are available for some courses at Stanton University. Reserve materials are designated as library use only and are not allowed out of the library. Reserve materials are for Stanton University students use only and have a one-hour time limit due to being high demand items.

Maintaining a Safe Environment

In order to provide a safe place for patrons and staff, any dangerous behavior is not permitted.

Children (individuals under the age of 18) must be accommodated by a parent, guardian, and/or responsible caregiver at all times, no exceptions.
Smoking, the use of tobacco products, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the library.
Food and drink are allowed within the library, but please be respectful and clean up after yourself. In addition, absolutely no drinks are allowed by the computers.
Defacing library materials or other library property is prohibited.
Climbing or standing on furniture, running, parking bikes/scooters/skateboards in front of the entrance is hazardous and is forbidden.

Maintaining an Environment Conducive to Library Use

Any disturbing behavior that hinders with another person’s ability to use the library efficiently or staff to perform their job is prohibited. This includes the following:

Making and/or receiving telephone calls should be conducted outside of the library.
Soliciting, selling, interviewing, etc.
Personal listening devices that disturb others nearby.
Harassing, annoying, verbally abusing, threatening, etc. toward another individual.
Bringing animals into the Library (with the exception of animals required by persons who are physically challenged).

Consequences for not abiding by Library Rules

Depending on the situation, patrons may be given a warning by the librarian and/or asked to leave.
In the cases in which a patron poses a clear danger to her/himself or to others, violates a law, or refuses to leave the library after being asked to leave by the librarian will result in the police being called.