[Filed March 20, 2023, 11:17 a.m.]

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-120.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-136 WAC, Library media center.

Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 2 - 3 p.m. PDT, Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/88308850361?pwd=TGIrdGlIOUg3a21MZFd5d25yRkc0Zz09, Meeting ID 883 0885 0361, Passcode 394085.

Date of Intended Adoption: June 14, 2023.

Submit Written Comments to: Nicole Longpre, Acting Associate Dean of Library, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, WA 98007, email nlongpre@bellevuecollege.edu, by April 27, 2023.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nicole Longpre, acting associate dean of library, phone 425-564-3071, email nlongpre@bellevuecollege.edu, by April 20, 2023.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Bellevue College plans to update library media center (LMC) policy 3550 and chapter 132H-136 WAC to remove holds on transcripts due to debt.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Bellevue College proposes updates to the current LMC policy 3550 regarding fines. Changes are proposed to comply with SSHB [2SHB] 2513 (this bill prohibits colleges from withholding a student's official transcript for debt collection), to remove and/or update outdated information, and to clarify rules.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28B.50.140(13).

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: Not applicable.

Name of Proponent: Bellevue College, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Nicole Longpre, Acting Associate Dean of Library, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Library Media Center, Bellevue, WA 98007, 425-564-3071.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Bellevue College is not one of the enumerated agencies required to conduct cost-benefit analyses under RCW 34.05.328(5).

This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules relate only to internal governmental operations that are not subject to violation by a nongovernment party.

Scope of exemption for rule proposal:

Policies and Special Projects

Chapter 132H-136 WAC

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER ((CODE))

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-17-013, filed 8/4/05, effective 9/4/05)

WAC 132H-136-010Title.

WAC 132H-136-010 through ((132H-136-040))132H-136-030 will be known as the library media center policy of Community College District VIII.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-17-013, filed 8/4/05, effective 9/4/05)

WAC 132H-136-015Purpose.

The library media center (LMC) provides ((the)) information resources ((needed by students, faculty, staff and the community to encourage learning, innovation, intellectual integrity and civic responsibility. The LMC resources and services support the college's mission to provide accessible services and meet the changing educational needs of our diverse community))to accomplish Bellevue College's mission and goals by being student-centered and committed to teaching excellence. In order to advance the lifelong educational development of students, the LMC continually strengthens its collections and services in breadth and depth, supporting increased curricular offerings and varied instructional modes of delivery. This policy applies to all ((BCC))BC employees, students, and library users who use any of the ((library media center))LMC resources and facilities.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-17-013, filed 8/4/05, effective 9/4/05)

WAC 132H-136-025Services.

The ((library media center))LMC maintains a website ((and publishes a brochure)) summarizing information about the LMC, including:

• Hours of service((,));

• Circulation of collections (((including print and nonprint materials), and));

• Services and resources available (((including media, equipment, and facilities))).

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-17-013, filed 8/4/05, effective 9/4/05)

WAC 132H-136-030Fines.

((Charges are levied for overdue, lost, damaged materials and equipment.

(1) Replacement charges will include cost of replacement plus a processing fee. Replacement costs for items that are no longer in print or not available for purchase will be based upon the cost of a similar item plus a processing fee.

(2) Charges for overdue materials will be according to a fee schedule that is posted in the circulation desk area and the LMC website and brochure. Students may appeal charges by following the library fines appeal procedure as detailed in the LMC manual of policies and procedures, a copy of which is available in the reserve collection.

(3) When materials are not returned, or charges not paid, holds are placed on the transcript records of those involved—only as a sanction to cause the ultimate return of library media material in order to protect the integrity of the library collection.

(4) In extreme cases, when expensive or valuable items are involved, the provisions of RCW 27.12.340 may be invoked.))Fines are not charged for overdue materials, except for reserve materials and equipment. A fine schedule is posted at the circulation desk area and the LMC website. Charges are levied for lost or damaged materials and equipment. Replacement charges for different types of items vary. Students may appeal charges by following the library's appeal procedure as detailed in the LMC manual of guidelines and procedures, a copy of which is available in the reserve collection.

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed: