Borrowing from the Library
Your student ID card is your library card: you will need it to check out circulating and reserve materials. Library materials may not be checked out or renewed if you have overdue items or fines.
- Books: A maximum of 7 books for 3 weeks, 2 renewals (some exceptions)
- Periodicals: Maximum 5, 7 days, no renewals
- Video: Max. 2, 2 days, no renewals
- Audio: Max. 3, 7 days, 2 renewals
Fines
Books, periodicals and audiotapes: 25 cents per day
Videos/DVDs: $1.00 per day
Reserve Materials: $1.00 per hour
Margett Collection Reserve Books: $2.00 per day
Maximum fine: The current replacement cost of the item.
We Accept: Cash, check and money order. $25.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.
Lost Materials
Current replacement cost (including binding) + $10.00 processing fee + any accrued fines.
Damaged Materials
Cost of repair or replacement + any accrued fines
FLS, High School Student and Community Borrower Policies
FLS students, local area high school students and community members may apply for a Citrus College library card each term by picking up an application from the Circulation Desk or accessing it online. For high school students, schools must have a signed agreement on file. Agreement letters are sent to high school principals each Fall.
High School Borrower Application and High School Student Privileges
FLS Student Application and FLS Student Privileges
Community Borrower Application and Community Borrower Privileges
Security Gate
If a student sets off the library security gate alarm and has a Reserve book or library item they have not checked out IN HAND, the student will return the book to library staff.
If a student sets off the library security gate alarm and has a Reserve book or library item they have not checked out IN A BACKPACK/BAG,
FIRST OFFENSE-the student will be warned and notified that if it happens again, Campus Safety will be called and a theft report will be taken. Library staff will enter a note in Millennium noting date warning was given, signed with staff initials. (Ex. Reserve book in backpack, warning given 6/22/11-SB)
SECOND OFFENSE (and any subsequent offenses)-Library staff will ask for Citrus ID or other identification to be given to Campus Safety, staff will ask student to step into the Circulation/Photo ID area to wait, Campus Safety will be called and a theft report will be taken. Library staff will enter a note in Millennium noting date Campus Safety was called, signed with staff initials. (Ex. Reserve book in backpack, Campus Safety called, 6/29/11-SB)
Food and Drink Policy (effective 9/12/11)
In an effort to maintain a safe, clean, well-maintained library
- Consume food before entering the library.
- Consume drinks* in lobby, stair landing, and study areas only.
- No food allowed. No exceptions.
*Drink Guidelines
Drinks will be allowed in the library on a limited basis and with the following restrictions:
ALLOWED: Drinks in covered, spill-proof containers (e.g. cups with a secure top and drinking hole that can be closed, bottles with sipper tops, bottled water).
NOT ALLOWED: Open drinks (including aluminum cans, drinks with straws, box drinks, paper or Styrofoam cups with or without lids), alcohol.
No food or drink is allowed at the computers or library workstations. Drink privileges, use of library rooms, facilities, and/or resources may be suspended if policy is abused.
Respect Policy
Silence cell phones.
Lower your voice.
Turn audio down.
Reserve Desk Policy
• Currently enrolled Citrus College students may check-out Reserve items.
• Students must have a current Citrus College Photo ID to check-out Reserve items.
• Current Photo ID hours
• Students must have a clear library record. Please pay any previous library fines.
• Students can check out only one reserve textbook item at a time. (Students can check out a Solutions Manual or Lab Manual with the corresponding book).
• Most Reserve items check-out for a period of 2 hours inside the library only (less, if demand is high).
• Late fines for 2-hour Reserve check-outs are $1.00 per hour
• Some Reserve items are Margett books and check-out for a period of 3 weeks.
• Late fines for Margett books are $2.00 per day.
Reserve Grace Period (for the add period of the current term Spring 2012)
Citrus College Photo ID is preferred to check out Reserve materials.
If you don't have a have Photo ID yet and Photo ID office is closed:
- You may use your Citrus ID number and Driver's License if you are enrolled.
- If you have not paid your registration fees you must show Reserve staff your add sticker or proof that you have registered for the course and a valid driver's license or ID.
Photo ID Policy
Photo ID cards are required for checking out library materials. Students must be currently registered with all fees paid to receive a Citrus photo ID. Students must also provide photo identification (Driver's License, passport, etc). Please remember to carry your Citrus Photo ID with you at all times.
1st Card - Free
2nd Card - Replacement available
3rd Card - Warning
4th Card - Referral to Dean of Library
Study Room Use
Group Study Rooms A-K (first floor) are available for groups of 2 or more on a first come, first served basis. These rooms cannot be scheduled in advance or held for a group.
Single individuals are asked to vacate a Group Study Room if a group of two or more wishes to use it.
A group may not retain a room by leaving their personal possessions in it. Unattended items left in a Group Study Room will be removed and turned over to the Security Department.
Group Study Rooms are not sound proof. All groups are asked to keep sound to a minimum.
In consideration of others, groups are asked to please throw away trash, straighten up the room and leave the door
open when leaving.
Other Policies
Collection Development Policy
Collection Development Liaisons