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Library Card

The Student Access Card is a Los Rios Library Card. Pick up a Student Access Card at the Computer Lab located in Building C. The Access Card has a barcode which must be activated at the LIBRARY CIRCULATION DESK. Once activated as your Library Card, the Student Access Card can be used to check out books and can be used to access the Online Databases from an off-campus computer. The card will need to be updated at the circulation desk each enrolled semester. The activated Access Card is valid at any of the Los Rios Community College District Libraries: American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College and Sacramento CIty College. Registered Los Rios students can borrow books from any one of these libraries. For lost cards, students will need to pay a replacement charge at Student Services before a new card can be issued. For more information use the following link: http://www.losrios.edu/lrc/lrc_sacard.htm

Note: A valid Access Card Barcode Number and Library PIN are required for off-campus access. Distance Education Students who have no on-campus classes may apply for their Access Card Barcode Number for database access using the online form available on the library website.

Book Returns

Return all books and materials to the proper Book Return. The inside Book Return is located at the left end of the Circulation Desk. An outside Book Return is available near the library entrance. Use this return only when the Library is closed.

Borrow Books from other LRCCD Libraries (ARC, CRC, FLC, SCC)

Students may request books to be sent to the EDC campus library, free of charge, from any of the Los Rios Community College Libraries. There is approximately a four-day waiting period for books to arrive. You may request up to 7 circulating books at one time.

Borrow Books from Regional Libraries

Students may request books to be sent to the EDC campus library, free of charge, from the Sacramento State University Library and the California State Library. There is approximately a two-week waiting period for books to arrive. Request forms are available at the Circulation Desk.

Computer Access

Wireless Internet connection is available in the Library for personal laptop usage.

Friends of the Library Card

Residents of the community that are not currently enrolled in a Los Rios District course may purchase a "Friends of the Library Card". This card allows anyone in the community to use the library for borrowing books, and to have on-campus access to the online periodical databases. The cost of this card is $15.00 per six month period or $30.00 per year.

Internet Subject Directories

The EDC Librarian has developed an Internet guide which contains carefully selected scholarly links to various Internet sites by subject. Most of the sites contain full-text documents and site-specific search engines, making it worthwhile for students to successfully retrieve scholarly resources useful for their research papers.

Item Holds

You may ask for help to place a "Hold" on any Los Rios District library book. There are NO "Hold" privileges for Reserve materials.

Loan Periods

Circulating books may be checked out for 3 weeks. Circulating videos are checked out for one week. All materials must be returned by the end of each semester. Reserve materials may have checkout periods for 2 hours, overnight or one week. Materials checked out for 2 hours are for in-library use only. The number of items you are limited to checkout are: 7 circulating books/items, 2 reserve books/items and 1 video.

Lost Materials

Library material that is lost will have a current replacement cost PLUS a $10.00 NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee. Replacement cost for out-of-print material is at least $40.00 PLUS a $10.00 NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee. Students have thirty (30) days to return the book for a refund minus the non-refundable processing fee.

Overdue Fines

Overdue fines continue to accrue during the hours and days that the library is closed. Non-payment of fines or failure to return materials will result in a HOLD placed on your records in the Admissions Office. You must come into the Library to pay your bill before the HOLD can be removed.

Circulating Books/Videos (per item)		Maximum Fine
Circulating books	$.50 per day	$20.00
Video tapes	$2.00 per day	$25.00

Reserve Material (per item)		Maximum Fine
2-hour Reserve books	$.50 per hour	$50.00
Overnight Reserve books	$1.00 per day	$25.00
3-day Reserve books	$1.00 per day	$25.00
1-week Reserve books	$1.00 per day	$25.00
Video tapes	$2.00 per day	$25.00

Periodicals (magazines)

Current issues of periodicals are on display for browsing. In addition, you may use a computer to search any of the Online Periodical Databases for a complete full-text search of your topic.

Photocopy/Printing

A copier is available for student use; the cost is 10 cents per page. Printing from library computers is 10 cents per page. Students can use their Student Access Card to make copies or pay one dollar for a copy card.

Reference Help

A Reference Librarian is available to help students with their research needs. Be sure to make an appointment if you need extra time. Library computers are available for research only.

Renewal Policy

Materials may be renewed if no other patron has placed a hold on the item. Students are limited to one renewal per item. Reserve shelf items can not be renewed; DVDs or videos cannot be renewed.

Reserve Materials (including books, videotapes, DVDs and CDs)

Reserve materials are located behind the Circulation Desk. Search the Online Library Catalog for the Call Number. Reserve items circulate for limited loan periods such as 2 hours, overnight, 3 days or one week. These items are generally required texts and/or class readings.

Study Rooms

Three study rooms are available in the Library for group study or individual study on a two-hour reservation basis. Use the schedule posted at each room to make a reservation.