GCC Libraries Borrowing Policies

Checkout periods:

Books and CDs 

28 days, one renewal

Non-book items (DVDs, etc.) 

7 days, one renewal

Reserve Materials 

2 hours, in-library use only

Laptop computers 

4 hours, in-library use only

Loan limits:

Students 

20 items / 5 non-book items

Faculty/Staff 

20 items 

Alumni 

10 items / 3 non-book items

Community Borrowers 

5 items / 3 non-book items

Holds:

Items on hold must be picked up within 10 days

Students / Faculty/Staff 

Unlimited holds  

Alumni / Community Borrowers

5 holds  

Renewals:

28-day renewals are limited to ONE time only.

Renew online, phone or in the library. Items on hold will not renew. 

Returns:

Items may be returned to any Maricopa County Community College District Library

Overdue items are assumed lost. Fines are assessed as follows:

Books & CDs:

28 days past due, the borrower will be fined the cost of the item.

Non-Book Items (DVDs, etc.):

14 days past due, the borrower will be fined the cost of the item.

Borrowers have 90 days from the assumed lost date to return overdue items and have the fine reversed.

After 90 days, no fines will be reversed. This includes previous payments for overdue items that are subsequently returned. 

Reserve Items: 

Reserves removed from the library are overdue/assumed lost. Borrowers will be charged a replacement cost fine and a non-refundable $10.00 a day fee (to a maximum of $70.00) per item.  If the item is returned, the replacement cost fine may be waived. The $10.00 a day fee will not be waived.

Fines and fees may be paid at the college's Cashier's Office or in your Student Center. Unpaid fines and fees will prohibit students from checking out library materials, registering for classes or ordering transcripts, and may be sent to collections.