Circulation Policies

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Circulation Services

  • Return library materials during open hours or in the return slot when the library is closed.
    Slot located to the left of the library entrance doors.
    • Laptops and Chromebooks should be returned during open hours to prevent damage

 

Using Library Materials

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Borrowing
Borrowing

You may fill out the Library Material Request form ahead of time to request material, not required.

Material
Students
Staff & Faculty
Stacks Two Weeks Semester Long
Course Materials

Varies, most are

4-hour checkout

 No
DVD & VHS N/A Varies
ILL Varies on lending library Varies on lending library
Technology Varies based on type of technology Semester Long

 

 

Renewing
Renewing Material

Renewing library material varies by material and user privileges.  

 

Material Students Staff & Faculty
Stacks Yes Yes
Reserves No No
DVD & VHS No Varies
ILL Varies on lending library Varies on lending library
Technology Based on availability  Based on availability

 

Patrons can request to renew items by responding to your email notification or calling 619-644-7356 during open hours.

 

A confirmation email will be sent with your new due date(s).

Returning
Returning Materials
  • Materials should be returned on time.
  • All technology must be returned to the front desk during library open hours.  To avoid damage, do not return in the drop box.
  • Non-technology items can be returned in the drop box or to the front desk in the library.
  • Overdue items will no longer incur fines.  However: 
    • If an item is not returned and declared lost, you will be charged for replacing the item. 
    • If an item is returned damaged, fees may also be applied to your account.
Holds
Holds

To request library materials in advance:

  • Submit a Library Request Form.
  • If you are using the library's OneSearch, you may use the Request option which will take the place of a request form.

Pick-ups are held at the circulation desk for seven (7) days.

Community Members
Community Users

Community members do not currently have borrowing privileges.  

 

Circulation Policies

 

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No Overdue Fines Policy
No Overdue Fines Policy

In accordance with the American Library Association’s Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a Form of Social Inequality the Grossmont College Library will no longer levy overdue fines on library materials. 

 

However, replacement fees for lost or damaged materials will still be charged.

Charges, Invoices, Blocks
Charges, Invoices, Blocks

The Library charges fees for damaged and/or lost library materials equivalent to the amount required to either fix or replace the item, as determined by Grossmont College Library Acquisitions and the Dean of LTR. 

 

Invoices are sent via email and information is sent to Admissions & Records for potential registration blocks. Blocks are taken care of at:

 

Grossmont College Cashier's Office

grossmont.cashier@gcccd.edu

(619) 644-7660

Appeals
Appeals

Patrons who wish to dispute Library circulation policies should:

  • First attempt to resolve issues on an informal level with a library staff member.  
  • If the issue is not resolved at an information level, contact the Public Services Library Technician or the Library Chair who will review the situation.
  • The final step is to appeal to the Dean of the Learning and Technology Resources.

To start an appeal, patrons should submit a written statement including the reason for the appeal and a way to contact the sender with a decision.  Appeals should be submitted to library staff at the Circulation Desk.

 

Students may discuss their concerns with the Dean of Student Affairs at any time. 

 

Library Student Employment

Check back for Fall employment opportunities. 

 

Related Resources
Questions

Lisa Brlas

Library Technician III

 emailicon Grossmont.LibCirc@gcccd.edu

phoneicon  (619) 644-7356