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Community Use of Library Facilities and Services
- General Policy Statements
- Borrower Eligibility
- Borrower Responsibilities
- Circulation of Materials
- Checkout Procedures
- Length of Checkout Period
- Limits by Material Type
- Renewals/Holds/Transfers
- Overdue Fines
- Check and Credit Card Acceptance
- Security Gate
- Interlibrary Loan and TexShare Cards
Collin College Libraries serve the residents of Collin County in addition to serving the information and research needs of Collin College students, faculty and staff. Such service is guided by the following:
- The first priority of the Collin College Libraries is to serve the educational needs of Collin College students, faculty and staff.
- The Executive Directors of the Collin College Libraries will, as a group, decide whether it is feasible to offer particular services to Collin County community users without restricting the ability of the libraries to fully meet the needs of Collin College students, faculty, and staff.
- Community users have the same responsibilities and rights to intellectual freedom as do Collin College students, faculty and staff.
- Minors (persons under the age of 16) must be accompanied in the library at all times by an adult (a person 18 or older). Minors left unattended will be reported to Campus Police.
- Parents are responsible for monitoring their minor children’s access to library services and materials.
Borrower Eligibility
- Current residents of Collin County who are 18 years or over are eligible for a card. Proof of residency is required. Proof of residency is shown by driver’s license, utility bill with resident’s Collin County address, or other form of government documentation.
- Residents 16 through 17 years of age who are not Collin College students may apply for a library card with limitations on the number of items, types of material that may be borrowed, and services used. Proof of residency is required.
- No library cards will be issued to any person under the age of l6.
Borrower Responsibilities
- The borrower is responsible for returning materials on time and in good condition. As a courtesy, the library will attempt to send overdue notices in a timely manner either by e-mail or U.S. postal service.
- The borrower is responsible for reporting damaged or lost items at the circulation desk.
- The borrower must pay the cost of the damaged or lost items, plus a processing fee.
- The borrower is responsible for notifying the Circulation Department of a lost or stolen library card.
- The borrower is responsible for notifying the Circulation Department of a change of address or telephone number.
Circulation of Material
Checkout Procedures
- Patrons must present a Collin College library card for all circulation transactions.
- Patrons with overdue items or outstanding fines are denied permission to check out materials.
Limits by material type
- Audio Books: 3 (by title/barcode)
- Music CDs: 3 (by title/barcode)
- Books: 5
- VHS/DVDs: 3
- Software: 3 (by case/barcode)
- Total items checked out, any format: 5
Length of checkout period
- Audio Books: 3 weeks
- Books: 3 weeks
- Music CDs: 3 weeks
- Software: 3 weeks
- VHS/DVDs: 2 days
Due dates exclude holidays and days Collin College campuses are closed. The library reserves the right to recall any materials.
Renewals/Holds/Transfers
Items may be renewed if there are no outstanding fines or holds.Three (3) renewals are allowed per item. Renewal of material may be done by phone or online. Software, music CDs, and VHS/DVD materials cannot be renewed by phone or online. Materials must be renewed prior to due date if renewing by phone or online. Overdue materials may be renewed in person if others are not waiting for the items. Items must be presented for renewal if they are overdue.
Items that are checked out or “in process” may be placed on hold. Circulating items available at other campuses, with the exception of software, music CDs, and VHS/DVD material, may be placed on hold and transferred. The libraries do not have a materials booking system and cannot guarantee the availability of materials for dates in the future.
Due to high demand and a short checkout time period, software, music CDs, and VHS/DVD material cannot be placed on hold and transferred to other campuses. These materials may be returned at any campus.
Overdue Fines and Lost or Damaged Material Fees
Fines will accrue on a daily basis except for holidays and days Collin College campuses are closed. All fines are handled through the Circulation Department.Fine Amounts Per Day
- Audio Books .25
- Books .25
- Music CDs .25
- VHS/DVDs 1.00
- Software .25
When materials are damaged, a repair fee of $5.00 is assessed. A librarian will evaluate the damaged material for possible repair. If the material is damaged beyond repair, the patron will be charged the cost of the material and a $5.00 processing fee.
When materials are lost, the patron will be charged the cost of the material and a $5.00 processing fee. No refund is given.
Check and Credit Card Acceptance
The Circulation Desk will not accept:- Two party checks
- Temporary checks
- Checks in the absence of a corresponding driver’s license. The driver's license number and license expiration date will be recorded on the check.
- Out of state checks
- Credit cards
Security Gate
- Patron must return to the Circulation Desk if the alarm sounds.
- Patron will remain at the Circulation Desk until the cause of the alarm is determined and resolved.