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How Do I . . .?: Check Out a Book?

Step by step instructions for library services

Check-Out Information

How To Check-Out Books

To check-out come to the circulation desk with your items along with your Taft College ID card.                        

All students must present their Taft College issued ID card in order to check-out any library materials. No Exceptions.

 

 

 

Students

Type Patron Loan Period Renewal Fine Limit
Stacks Main Collection Students 3 Weeks 1 $0.25/ day until fine reaches the cost of the book 10
Reserve Collection Students 2 Hours 1 $1.00/ hour $24.00 Maximum fine 3
DVD Collection Students 1 Week 1 $1.00/ day until fine reaches the cost of the DVD 10
Archives Students In Library Use Only 0 None 0
Interlibrary Loan Students 3 Weeks 0 $1.00/ day until fine reaches the cost of the book 10
Study Rooms, 2-hour Laptops Students 2 Hours In Library Use Only 1 $1.00/ hour $24.00 Maximum fine 1
Semester Laptops Students Semester 1 $1.00/ day until fine reaches the cost of the laptop

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Hotspots Students Semester 1 $0.50/ day until fine reaches the cost of the hotspot 1
Calculators Students Semester 1 $0.50/ day until fine reaches the cost of the calculator 1

Faculty & Staff

Type Patron Loan Period Renewal Fine Limit
Stacks Main Collection Faculty & Staff 1 Semester 1 None 10
Reserve Collection Faculty & Staff 2 Hours 1 None 3
DVD Collection Faculty & Staff 1 Week 1 None 10
Archives Faculty & Staff In Library Use Only 0 None 0
Interlibrary Loan Faculty & Staff 3 Weeks 0 $1.00/ day until fine reaches the cost of the book 10
Study Rooms, 2 Hour Laptops Faculty & Staff 2 Hours In Library Use Only 1 None 1

Students who generate a fine in excess of $1.00 will have a hold placed on their library account. The library accepts cash or credit card payments, which can be made at the Circulation Desk. All fines and replacement cost of the item must be paid before the hold will be released.

** Fines and/ or fees may be waived under certain circumstances. Such waivers are granted at the discretion of the Library Director.

Library Items are available for renewal if:

Items can be renewed:
  • Renewal limit has not been reached
  • At the Circulation Desk by presenting your Taft College ID card
  • There are no outstanding holds on the item
  • By calling the Circulation Desk at (661) 763-7707
  • Your account has not been blocked due to billed items or excessive fines
  • Online through your My Library Account

Below is an example of how to renew your books online.

1.) From the Library's homepage click on the library account tab under library resources.

 

 

You can place holds for items online by signing into your My Library Account from the library's online catalog.

 

 

 

Once you are signed in do a search for the book you wish to place a hold on. Click on the place hold button. 

 

Select the dates you would like to receive the book by and any additional notes or details before clicking on submit.