Library
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Circulation desk
The Circulation Desk is located at the front entrance of the CLR. At the Circulation Desk, you are able to pay fines, check out library items, reserve items, check for holds and fines or fees.
Guidelines
Lending Information:
- Alamo Colleges Students: 10 items
- Alamo Colleges Faculty: 10 items
- Alamo Colleges Staff: 10 items
- TexShare Visitor: 5 items
Additional Information:
- Rules for Youth Visiting the Library
- Circulation Guidelines
- Collection Development
- Computer Technologies
- Copyright
- InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
- Special Needs
Circulation, fines and fees
All fines must be paid in cash at the circulation desk. Money orders and cashier checks may be used to pay fines in the Business Office. Administrative Holds prevent students from registering if they owe library fines.
21 Days (Students), 30 days (Employees), 14 Days (Texshare) - renewable unless a hold or recall is placed on the material by another patron. Fine is .10 cents per book to a maximum fine of $25.00 per book.
7 Days (Students), 14 Days (Employees and Texshare) - renewable in 1 week periods until the end of the semester or until a hold or recall is placed on the material by another patron. Fine is .50 cents per item up to a maximum fine of $25.00 per item.
Material is choice of the instructor - 3 periods to choose from: "In-Library Use Only", "3 Day", or "'7 Day". No renewals or holds are permitted. Fine is .50 cents per day per item up to a maximum of $50.00 per item.
Replacement cost of the item plus $10 processing fee plus all accrued fines (max $25.00 fine per item) until the date the item is reported lost.
There is a $5 charge for EACH date due sticker, bar code, or other processing label that has been removed from the item or its container. Other charges will be assessed according to the amount of damage.
- Periodicals - Library Use Only
- Reference - Library Use Only
- Microforms - Library Use Only
Library Resources
Library ServicesLibrary FormsIndividual Research Assistance Library Instruction Request Purchase Request |
About the LibraryAccess your Library accountMy Library AccountQuestion?Ask a Librarian |
Databases
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DatabaseWe have all the resources you need with our online database. View our online database. |
Online Research GuidesAre you doing research at home? Access our online database outside the college by checking out our research guide. |
NOTE: You will be asked to enter a username and password for access.
- The username is your ACES login, example: jsmith220
- The password is your BANNER ID, example: 9000XXXX.
Community Patrons
Community users are welcome in the library. Material may be checked out with the presentation of a TexShare card and photo ID.
Contact Information
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MLK Campus Library: Library Hours |
SW Campus Library: Library Hours |