Borrower Eligibility

A valid Cambrian College staff, student, alumni or borrower's card is required to borrow library materials. All borrower cards are non-transferable. By presenting a borrower's card, the user is accepting full responsibility for all library materials signed out to that card.

Circulation Services

The library circulation desk is open during regular library hours.

Collections

The primary focus of library collections is to support academic programs and to enhance the learning environment at Cambrian College. The reference collection supports a broad range of general information requests.

Loan Period

Most library materials circulate for three weeks. Special collections circulate for shorter periods of time or not at all. Periodicals circulate on overnight loan and reference books are not available for circulation. Be sure to check the due date stamped on all materials. Videotapes circulate for use on the Cambrian College campus only.

Lost and Damaged Materials

Materials which are more than 40 days overdue are considered to be lost. Borrowers are invoiced for the full replacement cost of library materials which are lost or damaged beyond repair.

Photocopy Services

Self-service coin operated photocopiers are available in the library. Change for the photocopiers is available at the circulation desk. Please read the photocopier refund and copyright policies prior to using the machines.

Renewals

Books may be renewed once for a one week loan period only if there are no other requests for the item. To renew library books, bring the books and your Cambrian ID card to the library circulation desk. We do not accept telephone requests for renewals.

Retrieval of Library Materials

Library patrons are responsible for locating and retrieving materials from the library shelves. The library does not accept telephone or email requests to retrieve materials from library collections. Patrons may check the circulation status of library materials by retrieving the detailed record for the item in the Cambrian College Library Catalogue. If material is on loan, you may place a reservation for that item at the library circulation desk.

Returns

After hours, library materials may be returned via the Book Return slot in the hallway outside the library doors. When the library is open, materials may also be returned to the Library Help desk.