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Student Use of Library Facilities and Services

Borrower Eligibility

  • Individuals who are currently enrolled as credit students in Collin College are entitled to library privileges.
  • Students must present a current Student ID card at the library circulation desk to be entered into the library system.

Borrower Responsibilities

  • The student 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 email or U.S. postal service.
  • The student is responsible for reporting damaged or lost items at the Circulation Desk.
  • The student must pay the cost of the damaged or lost items, plus a processing fee.
  • The student is responsible for notifying the Circulation Department of a lost or stolen library card.
  • The student is responsible for notifying the Circulation Department of a change of address or telephone number.

Circulation of Materials

Checkout Procedures

  • Students must present a Collin College Student ID/Library Card for all circulation transactions.
  • Students with overdue items or outstanding fines are denied permission to check out materials.

Limits by material type

  • Audio Books: 5 (by title/barcode)
  • Music CDs: 5 (by title/barcode)
  • Books: 10
  • VHS/DVDs: 3
  • Software: 3 (by case/barcode)
  • Total items checked out, any format: 15

Length of checkout period

  • Audio Books: 3 weeks
  • Books: 3 weeks
  • Music CDs: 3 weeks
  • Software: 3 weeks
  • Math Tapes: 2 days
  • VHS/DVDs: 2 days
  • Reserve Materials: 2 hours in-library use only (unless otherwise stated)
Periodicals and reference materials do not circulate and are to be used in the library. Due dates exclude holidays and days the 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 can be done by phone or online. Software, music CDs, and VHS/DVD 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

Fines will accrue on a daily basis except for holidays and days when Collin College campuses are closed. All fines are handled through the Circulation Department.

Fine Amounts Per Day

  • Audio Books .25
  • Books .25
  • Math tapes 3.00
  • Music CDs .25
  • VHS/DVDs 1.00
  • Software .25
The maximum fine is $15.00 per item.

Any unresolved fines or unreturned items block borrowing privileges.

Fines/fees over $15 block student registration and the ability to gain a transcript.

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 is 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 expiration date will be recorded on the check.
  • Out of state checks
  • Credit cards
The student's College-Wide Identification number (CWID) is required by the Bursar's office on student checks. A service charge will be added by the Bursar’s office on all returned checks. Payment by credit card can be arranged through the Bursar's office.

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.

Library Computer Use

All students who are currently enrolled in credit classes have full access to the library computers. Library computers are accessed by way of Log-on ID and password. Library computers automatically log off after 60 minutes, but students are eligible to log back on if other students are not waiting.

Students are given an allowance of $30.00 (approximately 300 sheets) per semester. After the $30.00 credit is used, there is a charge of $.10 per sheet to print in black and white. Color printing is also available at $.25 per sheet. Payment requires the purchase of a Trac card. No refund is given for the unexpended portion of a student’s print allowance. Allowances do not carry over to subsequent semesters. Instead, enrolled students begin each semester with a $30.00 print allowance.

Laptops check out for designated hourly in-library use. A fine of $10 per hour will be charged for all laptops returned late.

Interlibrary Loan and TexShare Cards

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is available to all students, faculty, and staff members who have a Collin College library card and whose account is in good standing.

Any material not owned by the library may be requested for Interlibrary Loan. The supplying library determines whether the material can be provided.

Students may request one renewal on borrowed material. Renewal requests for ILL materials must be made at the Circulation Desk or by phone at least 2 days before the material is due. The decision to renew rests with the lending library. Requests for renewals will not be made for overdue materials.

The student is responsible for all charges imposed by the supplying library, including fines.

ILL material must be returned to the Circulation Desk on time and in good condition.

All currently enrolled Collin College students are eligible for the issuance of a TexShare card. This card allows students to borrow materials from participating academic institutions. Each lending institution has rules and limitations regarding the use of the TexShare card. The student borrower is responsible for all materials, fines and fees when using the TexShare card. The TexShare card is issued for the current semester only.

Reserve Materials Use

Faculty members place materials on reserve at the Circulation Desk for use by students. Reserve materials are for in-library use unless otherwise stated.

If the material can be used outside the library, faculty members will designate the check out period for such reserve material. Reserve material must be returned to the originating campus.

Overdue reserve materials accrue a fine of $1 per hour up to a maximum of $15.

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