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Taft College Library Online Requests

Online requests can be made for laptops, calculators, and print/physical books.

Cartoon drawing of a laptop.

Guidelines for requesting items online

  • Online requests are available for pick up Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Requests made before 12:00 p.m. will be available for same day pick-up after 1:00 p.m.
  • A request made after 12:00 p.m. will be available for pick-up the following business day by 7:30 a.m.
  • Items will be held for 2 business days, after which unclaimed items will be returned to the shelf.
  • Students are allowed 1 laptop per semester.
  • Students are allowed 1 calculator per class per semester.
  • A maximum of 3 online requests for print/physical books at a time.

You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been fulfilled. Please check your Junk Mail/Spam Folder to verify your request.

When picking up your items:

  • Come to the Circulation Desk
  • Bring your Student ID
  • Complete and sign an Equipment Loan Agreement

Please view the tutorial below for step-by-step instructions. Please call (661) 763-7707 or email Library@taftcollege.edu if you have questions.

"How to Request Items Online" Tutorial