The College of St. Scholastica

Borrowing Privileges



CSS students may borrow Library materials from The CSS Library as long as they are registered. Information about what can be checked out, how long items can be checked out, and other policies can be found on this page. Please read this information carefully.

Undergraduates:
  • Books are checked out for 4 weeks, and may be renewed for an additional 4 weeks. (**Note: The Library Reserves the right to recall any materials after 4 weeks.)
  • Videos and other AV may be borrowed for 1 week.
  • Materials requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) have variable due dates set by the lending Library. Check the blue or yellow slip that will be attached to your request for the exact date.
  • Periodicals and Reference materials are not available for check out. Distance students may request materials to be copied and sent to them electronically or through the mail. Please use the Online Rover Request Form or by contacting the Distance Education Librarian.
  • Your barcode expires at the end of each semester. It should be automatically reactivated when you register for the next semester.
Graduates:
  • Books are checked out until the end of the semester. (**Note: The Library Reserves the right to recall any materials after 4 weeks.)
  • Videos and other AV may be borrowed for 1 week.
  • Materials requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) have variable due dates set by the lending Library. Check the blue or yellow slip attached to your request for the exact date.
  • Periodicals and Reference materials are not available for check out. Distance students may request materials to be copied and sent to them via the Online Rover Request Form or by contacting the Distance Education Librarian.
  • Your barcode expires at the end of each semester. It should be automatically reactivated when you register for the next semester.
Renewing Materials:
  • Items should be renewed BEFORE the due date. Those items that are not renewed before the due date will accumulate fines. Contact the Library or the Distance Education Librarian to renew Library materials. You will need to have your Library barcode number and the barcode number of all materials when renewing. ***Note: It is best to email the barcodes, especially when renewing multiple items.