Borrow, Request, Renew & Return

 

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 student 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 3 days or 2 hours 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. Retirees eligible to be Gold Card patrons.
    • 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 resident of Sonoma County. Proof of residency required for registration.
    • Must be 16 years or older
    • Need to show government issued 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* (printing currently unavailable) SRJC ID/PIN
    Off-campus Not eligible Not eligible
    *Subject to availability
  • Community Education
    • Must be currently enrolled in SRJC Community Education class. (These students register through the Community Education Portal)
    • SRJC Community Education 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 as indicated by instructor first come, first serve basis
    *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* 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:

     

    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
Or please see contact information.

 

Request Items

The following items are available to request for pickup:

After you submit a request, you'll receive a confirmation email with directions on how/where to pickup your item.