This is ridiculous. Clemson is catering to the grad students when undergrads is what supports this place.
Credibility is by no means the issue.
I'll try to explain the library's policy on circulation of journals. Faculty and graduate student's level of research and coursework dictate access to journals. Many check out the materials to photocopy at a departmental photocopier and return them to the library quickly. Our aim is to make journals accessible to all patrons by limiting access and circulation. It is quite possible that we will restrict journal privileges even further in the future and doubtful that we'll expand privileges.