Check Out & Renewal

Who is eligible to borrow library books and other materials?

• Students, staff and faculty of the Seattle Community College District.
• Washington state community college students.

How do I get a Library Card?

• Your current student ID is your library card
• If you don’t have a student ID card, you may use valid picture ID

How long can I check out library materials?

Type of Material	Loan Period	Number of Renewals
Books and Kits (except reference books)	Two weeks	Two
Magazines, Newspapers and Journals (except current issues and Wall Street Journal)	One week	One
Maps	One week	One
Music CDs	One week	One
Videos (from Media Services collection)	One day	One
Videos (from Media Reference or Media Reserves)	Four hours, in-library only	None
Reserve Materials	Varies	None

How can I renew my library materials

• Online by accessing your library account.
• In person at the Circulation Desk.
• By telephone to (206) 587-4050.

What is the fee for overdue or lost materials?

You are responsible for all library materials you borrow. Please return library materials promptly.

Although overdue fines are charged only for videos and reserve materials, the following procedure applies when items are overdue for more than three weeks:

• You will be billed for the cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee.
• A block will be placed on your school records until you have paid for the item or returned it.

The block suspends your library borrowing privileges, prevents you from registering, graduating, adding or dropping classes, or receiving grades, transcripts or financial aid.

• This block is removed when you return or pay for the overdue materials. If the item is returned there is no fine.

What happens if I damage a book I borrowed?

• You will be charged for damaged library materials up to the full cost of the item plus a processing fee, depending on the extent of the damage.