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• How do I check out items?
• Who can borrow materials from LCC Library?
• How long can LCC Library materials be checked out?
• Can I borrow materials from other libraries?
• Where do I return items?
• What are the overdue charges and fees?
• Questions? 

How do I check out items?

Laptops, Chromebooks, Hotspots

Contact the Student Help Desk (SHeD) to make a request.

Books, DVDs, Magazines

1. Come in and browse our collections during open hours. Bring the items you want to the Circuation Desk.
2. Place a hold in the Library Catalog 
3. Wait for an email to confirm your request.
4. Come see us during Library Open Hours to pick up your items.

Who can borrow materials from LCC Library?

• Currently enrolled LCC students
• Faculty, staff and retirees of LCC
• Current Pacific University Eugene students and faculty
• LCC board members
• Residents of Lane Community College district who purchase a Community Borrower card
• Qualified borrowers from Orbis Cascade Alliance Libraries

View the Patron Services Matrix for a list of available library services for each type of library user.

How long can LCC Library materials be checked out?

Students

• Books: Four weeks
• Course Reserves: Determined by the instructor
• Reference books: In library use only
• Magazines: One week
• Newspapers: In library use only
• Headphones: Due at end of day
• Scientific calculators: One week
• DVDs and Videotapes: One week (exceptions: videos on reserve and expensive videos)

View Faculty loan policy » 

Can I borrow materials from other libraries?

• Summit Borrowing including University of Oregon: Current students, staff, faculty, and retirees have access to over 27 million books, sound recordings, films, videotapes, DVDs, and more from over 36 Northwest colleges and universities. Learn more »
• Interlibrary Loan: Students, staff, and community borrowers may also borrow materials from libraries worldwide through LCC Library's interlibrary loan service. Read more about requesting an interlibrary loan. 

How do I renew materials?

Books, magazines, and videos in the Library's circulating collection can be renewed online or by emailing the Circulation Desk at library@lanecc.edu. 

• Books: up to 3 renewals are allowed if there are no holds.
• DVDs and Videotapes: 1 renewal is allowed if there are no holds.
• Periodicals: 1 renewal is allowed if there are no holds.

Where do I return items?

Important: Due to staffing issues, returns at the Mary Spilde Downtown Center are cancelled until further notice.

Laptops, Chromebooks, Hot Spots and Other Computing Devices

Please return computing devices to a staff member during open hours in the Library.  If you are unable to come during these hours, contact us at library@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5273.

Books, Videos, and Magazines 

When the Library is closed, please use the Library drop box.

  
NOW LOCATED across from the main entrance just steps away from the LTD bus station.

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What are the overdue charges and fees?

• Schedule of overdue and replacement charges: See Circulation Policy -- Overdue and Replacement Charges for Specific Material Types
• Payments: Library overdue charges and fees are regularly sent to College Finance. Payments can be made online using Expresslane, in person at Building 1 (Student Services), or by mail. Visit Enrollment and Student Financial Services for more information. The Library is unable to accept payment.
• Refunds: See Circulation Policy -- Overdue Library Materials -- General Policies
• Appeals: See Circulation Policy -- Appeal of Library Charges

For complete information about borrowing materials from LCC Library, view the Circulation Policy. 

Questions?

• Books, dvds, and other Library materials including Summit and ILL email us at library@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5273.
• Computers and technology contact the Student Helpdesk (SHeD) »