Hours

What are the Library’s hours?

Checking out books

How do I obtain a Library card?

The Aurora Public Library and the Community College of Aurora Library have a cooperative resource sharing agreement that enhances services to CCA students and Aurora residents. All CCA students and CCA faculty are eligible to obtain an Aurora Public Library card that provides access to the APL collection, including its many online databases. Several of these online databases are particularly useful for CCA students and CCA faculty. In return, any Aurora resident with a valid APL card can use any of the CCA library resources, including its online databases.  

To obtain a library card, CCA students and instructors should present a current CCA registration receipt or CCA pay stub together with a Colorado Driver’s License or ID at any APL library, or by completing a form available in the CCA Library. The APL card allows check out of circulating APL materials and access to APL online databases. 

CCA students, faculty, and employees can use their APL card at:

• All Aurora Public Library branches
• All Denver Public Library branches
• Most metro-area public libraries

Some common questions:
How many items can students/faculty/employees check out of the Library and for how long?  
What are the checkout policies for videotapes and DVDs?
How do I renew items?
What are the Library’s overdue fees?

As part of the cooperative resource sharing agreement, CCA students, faculty, and employees follow the same guidelines for fines, checkout periods, and other circulation policies as Aurora Public Library cardholders.

Checkout periods:

• Books, audio cassettes and CDs-3 weeks.
• Videos and DVDs-1 week.

Renewals

• You may renew any item up to four times if the item is not on hold.
• Each library card is limited to a total of 7 DVDs or videos checked out at one time.
• To renew your item, either call 303-739-6644 for 24-hour telephone renewal, or visit our patron login page to conveniently renew your books online. Have your library card number ready for either service.

Overdue materials/fees:

• Materials are overdue the day after the due date.
• Fines are waived on three-week materials that are returned within two days after the due date.
• Fines are 20 cents per day, per item, from the due date to a maximum of $3.00 per item.
• Materials that are lost, damaged or stolen will be assessed for the full purchase price of the item plus a reprocessing fee.
• Charges over $25.00 may be referred to a collection agency.

I do not attend CCA; can I still checkout materials from the Library?
Yes, as part of the resource sharing agreement between the Aurora Public Library and the Community College of Aurora, any Aurora city resident with an Aurora Public Library card may checkout materials from the CCA library, and use CCA’s online resources.

How do I checkout eBooks?
Access to eBooks is available by setting up a free account with NetLibrary from a computer within the Library. Once you have established an account, you can access any eBooks listed in our online catalog either on-campus or off-campus.

How do I place an item on hold from home?
To place an item on hold from home:

• First, go to www.search.auroralibrary.org, and access our online catalog.
• After you find the item you want, click on the and then click on the “Request a Hold” button .
• Enter your name and your APL card number. 
• Left click on the down arrow to the right and choose the Community College of Aurora pickup option.
• Left click on the Complete Request button
• The item will be delivered to the CCA library on the following Tuesday or Thursday.

Reserve Collection

How do I place items on reserve?

Items are placed on reserve by instructors. If you are an instructor and you want to place an item on reserve for your class, simply bring the item to the CCA Library information desk. You will be asked to fill out a short information sheet. The reserve item will be kept on reserve until you request that it be taken off reserve.

My instructor placed items on reserve. What does this mean and where are they?

Reserve items include textbooks, study guides, DVDs, and other items that instructors have placed on reserve for their class. Reserve items are located behind the information desk in the Library. The checkout period is determined by the instructor and varies from thirty minutes to three days.

What do I need to checkout reserve items?

You will need an Aurora Public Library card to check out reserve items.

What if you don’t have a book or periodical article that I want?

If you need a book or periodical article that the Library does not own, we can get it for you from another library via the Prospector service. This service is available to all CCA faculty, students, and staff.

To place your Prospector request, click here:  

After you find your title, click on the Request this item link, select the Aurora Public Library option, and enter your name and library card #. You can have the item sent to the CCA Library.

How long will it take to get my requested item?

It depends on the availability of the item and where it is coming from. Items from Colorado libraries usually arrive sooner than items from libraries in other states. It can take one to two weeks to receive materials so please plan accordingly.

Can I renew my Prospector item?

It depends on the lending library but we will be more than happy to request an extension for you.

Where do I return the material I received from Prospector?

Please return your Prospector item to the CCA Library, or any APL branch.

Reference

Where can I get help with my research?

For help with your research, you can contact the CCA librarian at 303.340.7575, or send an e-mail to library@ccaurora.edu.