Borrowing Information

• SRJC Students
  • Must be currently enrolled in a course at SRJC, includes Older Adult Program & Adult Education. (These students register through the SRJC Schedule of Classes)
  • Must have a validated SRJC virtual ID card
  • Maximum of 25 items can be checked out
  • Also includes access to Doyle Library Special Collections

   

  ITEM LOAN PERIODS

  Item	Can be borrowed for	Renewals
  General (Books, CDs)	3 weeks	2 times*
  Textbooks on Reserve	Varies: 2 or 3 hrs; 1 or 3 days	No renewals
  Laptops	Full semester	Contact Access Services
  Hotspots	Full semester (request a hotspot)	No renewals
  Calculators - TI 84, TI 89, TI 30	Full semester	Contact Access Services
  Zoom Backdrop or Headset	Provided for free, ask at Tech Gear desk	n/a
  Use-in-Library Tech Gear (iPads, laptops, calculators, chargers, etc.).	4 hours	Varies
  InterLibrary Loan	Varies

  *No renewal if item is on hold for another person.

   

   

  COMPUTER ACCESS

  Location	Availability	Access
  In-library	unlimited	SRJC ID/PIN
  Off-campus	SRJC Libraries databases	SRJC ID/PIN | Login Help

• SRJC Faculty and Staff
  • Must be currently employed at SRJC. 
  • Must have faculty or staff photo ID card
  • Maximum of 25 items can be checked out
  • Also includes access to Doyle Library Special Collections

   

  ITEM LOAN PERIODS

  Item	Can be borrowed for	Renewals
  General (Books, CDs)	Full Semester	1 time*
  Use-in-Library Tech Gear (iPads, laptops, calculators, chargers, etc.).	4 hours	Varies
  InterLibrary Loan	Varies	Varies
  Textbooks on Reserve	3 days	No renewals

  *No renewal if item is on Hold. Items are subject to recall after 3 weeks.

   

  COMPUTER ACCESS

  Location	Availability	Access
  In-library	Unlimited	Outlook credentials (including the @santarosa.edu)
  Off-campus	SRJC Libraries databases	Outlook credentials (excluding the @santarosa.edu) | Login Help

• University Partner
  • Available to currently enrolled Sonoma State University, SSU Extended Education, and USF-Santa Rosa students.
  • University Partner Card valid for current semester only (issued at Doyle and Mahoney Circulation desks)
  • Maximum of 25 items can be checked out
  • Also includes access to Doyle Library Special Collections

   

  ITEM LOAN PERIODS

  Item	Can be borrowed for	Renewals
  General (Books, CDs)	3 weeks	2 times*
  Laptops/iPads	Not eligible	Not eligible
  Calculators - TI 84, TI 89, TI 30.	Not eligible	Not eligible
  ILL	Not eligible	Not eligible
  Course Reserves	Library Use Only with permission from Course Reserves supervisor	same

  *No renewal if item is on Hold. Items are subject to recall if needed for Reserves or faculty use.

  COMPUTER ACCESS

  Location	Availability	Access
  In-library	Unlimited	SRJC ID/PIN
  Off-campus	Not eligible	Not eligible

  *Subject to availability
• Community Member
  • Includes alumni, gold card, and community members
  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Need to show ID to check out materials
  • Maximum of 25 items can be checked out
  • Also includes access to Doyle Library Special Collections

   

  ITEM LOAN PERIODS

  Item	Can be borrowed for	Renewals
  Books	3 weeks	2 times*
  Music CDs	3 weeks	2 times*
  Laptops/iPads	Not eligible	Not eligible
  Calculators - TI 84, TI 89, TI 30.	Not eligible	Not eligible
  ILL	Not eligible	Not eligible
  Course Reserves	Not eligible	Not eligible

  *No renewal if item is on Hold. Items are subject to recall if needed for Reserves or faculty use.

  COMPUTER ACCESS

  Location	Availability	Access
  In-library	1 hour per day* (registration required)	SRJC ID/PIN
  Off-campus	Not eligible	Not eligible

  *Subject to availability

Additional Information

• Returns + Drop Boxes

  Items can be returned at SRJC Libraries during open hours or at book drops anytime (no laptops in book drops, please).

  Book drop locations:

  • Santa Rosa Book Drop: Elliott Avenue (Along Elliot Ave, outside of the Bertolini Student Center)
  • Petaluma Book Drop: Academic Drive (Near the flag pole along Academic Drive)

   

  Please allow 1-3 business days for your return to reflect on your library account.

• Renewals
  • See borrowing categories above for renewal eligibility
  • Online renewals are available through Smart Search (login to renew)
  • Video: How to Renew Items
  • Renewed books are subject to recall if another student requests the book
• Required ID for Borrowing

  You'll need your Virtual SRJC ID Card or your Employee ID to borrow materials.

• Charges for Lost or Damaged Materials
  • Regular books - $50
  • Art books, oversized books - $75
  • Reserve books - $250
  • iPads - $1,500
  • Kindles - $500
  • Laptop computers - $750
  • TI 30X Solar Scientific - $25
  • TI 84 Plus and TI 89 Titanium - $200
  • Connectivity Cables - $10 each

   

  Overdue fines are not being charged during COVID. Lost item fees are still applied if item is not returned.

  Payment may be made at the Accounting Office in Bailey Hall, online via the student portal, by mail, or by phoning (707) 527-4973. If you are being charged for an item replacement, the fee may be reduced by return of the item in good condition. Please contact the Circulation Desk of Doyle or Mahoney Library if you have any questions.

Contact Access Services

For quickest response, please email librariessrjc@santarosa.edu or text 1-707-527-4550 for help with:

• Borrowing
• Renewals, Requests & Returns
• Textbooks on Reserve
• Fees / Lost Items
• Laptops, Hotspots & Calculators