How do I obtain a library card?
How many items can students/faculty/employees check out of the Library and for how long?
How do I renew items?
What are the Library’s overdue fees?
I do not attend CCA; can I still checkout materials from the Library?
How do I checkout eBooks?
My instructor placed items on reserve. What does this mean and where are they?
What if you don’t have a book or periodical article that I want?
How long will it take to get my requested item?
Can I renew my SWIFT item?
Where do I return the material I received from SWIFT?
Where can I get help with my research?
How do I obtain a library card?
Your CCA student/employee ID is your library card. Bring it with you to the Library whenever you want to check out library material.
How many items can students/faculty/employees check out of the Library and for how long?
There is no limit to the number of books you can check out at one time. Each library card is limited to a total of 7 DVDs or videos checked out at one time. All items check out for 3 weeks.
How do I renew items?
You may renew any item up to four times if the item is not on hold by someone else.
To renew your item, stop by the Library or call 303.360.4736 to have a staff person renew for you. Please have your library card number ready for either service.
What are the Library’s overdue 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 10 cents per day, per item, from the due date to a maximum of $5.00 per item. Materials that are lost, damaged or stolen will be assessed for the full purchase price of the item plus a processing fee. Charges over $25.00 may be referred to a collection agency.
I do not attend CCA; can I still check out materials from the Library?
Yes, any Colorado resident with a current library card from any library in Colorado may check out materials from the CCA Library and use CCA’s online resources.
How do I check out 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.
My instructor placed items on reserve. What does this mean and where are they?
Items are placed on reserve by instructors. Reserve items include textbooks, study guides, DVDs, and other items that instructors have placed on reserve for their class. Reserve items are located in a locked cabinet in the Library. Simply tell a staff member what item you need. The checkout period is determined by the instructor and most items can only be used in the library. You will need a CCA Library account or a photo I.D. 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 SWIFT Interlibrary loan service. This service is available to all CCA faculty, students, and staff.
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 SWIFT 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 SWIFT?
Please return your SWIFT item to the CCA Library.
Where can I get help with my research?
For help with your research, you can contact the CCA librarian at 303.360.4740 or send an e-mail to library@ccaurora.edu.
