Who is Eligible to Check Out Circulating Materials?
Currently-enrolled San Diego Community College District students, faculty, and staff. Your current SDCCD CSID card is your library card, and you must present it to check out materials. You will be held accountable for any use of the card. All fines and holds must be cleared before Library materials may be checked out. My Library Account will show you the status of your checked-out items, holds, fines, etc.; you will need your CSID number to login.
What are the Loan Policies (by Type of Material)?
Books:
Media:
Earphones and calculators:
How Do I Put Hold Request on a Book?
You may place a hold request on a book that is currently checked out. You can also request a book by searching for it, clicking on the title, and then clicking the Request button. Enter your 10-digit ID number and follow the prompts.
You may return materials (including Reserve circulating materials) in the following manner:
Payment of library fines must be made on-site at the City College Accounting Office (A-114). If you are out of-state and owe a library fine, please call the Accounting office at 619-388-3458 to make arrangements to process payment.
Overdue Material Fine Structure
A fine will be charged on all Library materials not returned within the allotted grace period and may result in a suspension of circulation privileges until the matter is resolved. The fine structure is as follows (as stated in Board Policy 3300, Student Fee Schedule - Attachment 1, Sections l and m):
| Collection | Fine Amount |
| General Circulating Materials | A cumulative $2.00 overdue fine ($0.25 per day x 8 days) shall be assessed per item for failure to return books within 7 days of the posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $0.25 per day excluding holidays will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the book. Note: Not applicable for ECC |
| Reserves Circulating Materials | A $2.00 overdue fine shall be assessed per item for failure to return Reserve Library on posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $.50 per day will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material, plus a $7.00 processing fee. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Print Materials | A fine of $5.00 per day shall be assessed per item for the unauthorized removal of print (e.g., books, photocopies) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Non-Print Media | A fine of $10.00 per day shall be assessed per item for unauthorized removal of non-print (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. The fine is $5 a day for earphones and calculators if taken from the building. |
| Lost (over 120 days past due) | Replacement cost of item plus $7.00 fee. |
Student Record Freeze (Administrative Hold)
An administrative hold will be placed on a student's college record when they accrue any charges/fines for overdue books and/or lost material. A student's circulation privileges may be suspended for outstanding fines. If fines are not paid, the student may not be able to register for classes, request transcripts, obtain grades, etc. A hold will be removed once all Library materials are returned and/or fines paid.
What are Course Reserves?
Course Reserves are assigned materials, such as textbooks, which are made available by instructors for use in the Library or for special loan periods. Reserve materials may include supplemental class readings, photocopied articles, videos and audio files, and sample tests. We do not have electronic reserves.
How Do I Find Course Reserves?
Go the the Library's online catalog and click the red tab for Course Reserves. You will need to write down the call number and the title and take it to the Circulation Center desk for a staff member to find the book. Reserve books are first come, first served and cannot be held. If you need assistance finding reserve materials, please ask a librarian at the Information Center desk.
An option of a class specific reserve set is available in our restricted reserve collection, please contact us for more information.
To return a course reserve, bring it to the Circulation Desk. You may hand it to a staff member or put it in the book return slot in the desk.
Payment of library fines must be made on-site at the City College Accounting Office (A-114). If you are out of-state and owe a library fine, please call the Accounting office at 619-388-3458 to make arrangements to process payment.
Overdue Material Fine Structure
A fine will be charged on all Library materials not returned within the allotted grace period and may result in a suspension of circulation privileges until the matter is resolved. The fine structure is as follows (as stated in Board Policy 3300, Student Fee Schedule - Attachment 1, Sections l and m):
| Collection | Fine Amount |
| General Circulating Materials | A cumulative $2.00 overdue fine ($0.25 per day x 8 days) shall be assessed per item for failure to return books within 7 days of the posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $0.25 per day excluding holidays will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the book. Note: Not applicable for ECC |
| Reserves Circulating Materials | A $2.00 overdue fine shall be assessed per item for failure to return Reserve Library on posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $.50 per day will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material, plus a $7.00 processing fee. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Print Materials | A fine of $5.00 per day shall be assessed per item for the unauthorized removal of print (e.g., books, photocopies) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Non-Print Media | A fine of $10.00 per day shall be assessed per item for unauthorized removal of non-print (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. The fine is $5 a day for earphones and calculators if taken from the building. |
| Lost (over 120 days past due) | Replacement cost of item plus $7.00 fee. |
Student Record Freeze (Administrative Hold)
An administrative hold will be placed on a student's college record when they accrue any charges/fines for overdue books and/or lost material. A student's circulation privileges may be suspended for outstanding fines. If fines are not paid, the student may not be able to register for classes, request transcripts, obtain grades, etc. A hold will be removed once all Library materials are returned and/or fines paid.
What is Interlibrary Loan?
How to Get a Book from Mesa or Miramar:
If the Library online catalog indicates that a book you need is shelved in the circulating collection at Mesa or Miramar College libraries, you can either:
Find the book in the library online catalog and click its title to open the screen that has detailed information on the book. Click the Request Item button for the book, then enter your 10-digit ID and a contact phone number or email so you can be notified when the book becomes available for pickup at our Circulation Desk. (If you'd rather fill out a paper form, you can also go to the Information Center desk on the main level of the City Learning Resource Center (Library) where a librarian will assist you in filling out a form that you will then take to the Circulation Center for processing.) You will be notified via telephone or email when your materials are ready to be picked up at City College Library. The process may take 3 to 5 working days, so please plan accordingly.
OR
Go to the library (Mesa or Miramar) that has the desired book, and use your ID to check out the book immediately. The checkout period will be for the length determined by the other library (Mesa or Miramar).
Checkout Limits for Inter-library Loans
You may return Inter-Library loan materials from Mesa or Miramar in the following manner:
Payment of library fines must be made on-site at the City College Accounting Office (A-114). If you are out of-state and owe a library fine, please call the Accounting office at 619-388-3458 to make arrangements to process payment.
Overdue Material Fine Structure
A fine will be charged on all Library materials not returned within the allotted grace period and may result in a suspension of circulation privileges until the matter is resolved. The fine structure is as follows (as stated in Board Policy 3300, Student Fee Schedule - Attachment 1, Sections l and m):
| Collection | Fine Amount |
| General Circulating Materials | A cumulative $2.00 overdue fine ($0.25 per day x 8 days) shall be assessed per item for failure to return books within 7 days of the posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $0.25 per day excluding holidays will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the book. Note: Not applicable for ECC |
| Reserves Circulating Materials | A $2.00 overdue fine shall be assessed per item for failure to return Reserve Library on posted due date. Additionally, a charge of $.50 per day will also be assessed per item after the imposition of the overdue fine until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material, plus a $7.00 processing fee. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Print Materials | A fine of $5.00 per day shall be assessed per item for the unauthorized removal of print (e.g., books, photocopies) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. |
| Reserves Non-Circulating (Library Use Only) Non-Print Media | A fine of $10.00 per day shall be assessed per item for unauthorized removal of non-print (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) Reserve Library Use Only materials from the library until the accumulated charges equal the replacement cost of the material. The fine is $5 a day for earphones and calculators if taken from the building. |
| Lost (over 120 days past due) | Replacement cost of item plus $7.00 fee. |
Student Record Freeze (Administrative Hold)
An administrative hold will be placed on a student's college record when they accrue any charges/fines for overdue books and/or lost material. A student's circulation privileges may be suspended for outstanding fines. If fines are not paid, the student may not be able to register for classes, request transcripts, obtain grades, etc. A hold will be removed once all Library materials are returned and/or fines paid.
What is in the Media Collection?
The Media Collection is primarily composed of 650 video titles in VHS and DVD format. The collection is housed in the Independent Learning Center in room R-105. Students must use material from the Media Collection in R-105 only. Items may not be removed from the room by students.
How Do I Get a Video?
Different collections of videos for faculty and staff.
Where can I find Multimedia Equipment?
The ILC and the OCTM do not provide technical help with personal equipment (including laptops), support for group study, or media production as part of a course assignment.
How Do I Borrow Multimedia Equipment? (Associated Students Groups only)
Setups for campus events sponsored by Associated Students Groups is a two-step process:
Equipment available for on-campus events sponsored by Associated Students includes:
For campus events sponsored by College personnel: Coordinate your request for an on-campus event with Business Services in R109 or at 619-388-3428. You must include your needs when filling out the “Multimedia” section of the Facilities Request Form. If you are unsure of your needs, you may contact the Office of Classroom Technology Management at 619-388-3418 and will gladly assist you in assessing your needs.
Equipment available for on-campus events sponsored by College personnel includes:
For classroom instruction/meeting support: Contact the OCTM for training and access to equipment in smart classrooms.
All standard classrooms on campus are equipped with presentation equipment. Please call us for equipment status in laboratories, specialized classrooms or conference rooms.
OCTM maintains and repairs District audio-visual equipment only (the item must have a District EQ number). If it is beyond our abilities, we will direct you to the appropriate departmental resource, The IT Help Desk is an additional resource for office/administrative equipment and support and can be contacted at 619-388-7000 or ITHelp@sdccd.edu.
Media duplication and transfer services are offered as follows within copyright compliance guidelines, http://www.copyright.gov/title17/:
For other media please contact RTVC at 619-388-3043
OCTM offers instructor training on Smart Classroom equipment and are available to assist guest presenters. Please contact our office at ext. 3418 to schedule an appointment.
OCTM offers the following Video production services :
Student ID = Library ID
Circulation Desk
Reference Desk
