How do I borrow from the library? What are the borrowing rules and overdue fines?
Answer
Borrowing Materials
For currently enrolled PCC students and PCC employees, your LancerCard ID is your library card. You can use it to check out materials from the library.
Loan Periods
You will be responsible for returning all library materials on time and in good condition. To check when your items are due, you can login to your Library Account, send an email to PCCLibrary@pasadena.edu, or call the Circulation Desk at (626) 585-7174 during open hours.
If you have any lost or damaged items, please call the Circulation Desk at (626) 585-7174 or email us at PCCLibrary@pasadena.edu.
If you reach $10.00 in fines or fees, you will be blocked from borrowing items from the Library until the full amount is paid.
Library loan periods and overdue fines:
| ITEM TYPE | LOAN PERIOD | OVERDUE FINES | MAXIMUM OVERDUE FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Semester-long | None | Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
| Graphic Novels, Manga, New Arrivals | 2 Weeks | None | Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
| Course Reserves | Varies | $1.00 per hour | $60.00 Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
| Calculators | Semester-long | None | Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
| DVDs | 7 days | None | Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
| Periodicals | 7 days | None | Replacement cost of the item if not returned. |
Total Number of Borrowed Items
PCC students can check out up to 25 items at a time. Of the 25 items, up to 5 magazines, 3 audio/visual items, and 3 Reserve items can be borrowed.
Placing a Hold on an Item
You may place a hold on an item whether it is currently available or checked out to someone else. How to place a hold