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Borrowing Materials

Students:

ID Policy

You will need to bring an official photo I.D. and know your student I.D. number to check out materials. 

Official photo IDs:

  • Student ID card with photo issued by any LACCD College
  • Student ID card with photo from other higher education institutions
  • Students from a university/college with a reciprocal agreement need ID from that institution
  • Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, California ID, passport)
  • High school ID card with photo

Updated 9/21/22 AN

Faculty and Staff:

  • Faculty and staff may borrow materials from the library 
  • Bring your employee identification card (ID) to the Circulation Desk

Agreement with California State University, Los Angeles

  • The Helen Miller Bailey Library has a reciprocal agreement with California State University, Los Angeles in which ELAC students and faculty may use and check out library materials by showing a current ELAC ID card and current schedule of classes, or a current ELAC registration fee receipt.
  • Take these items to CSULA's Library and you may sign up for a Borrower's Card
  • CSULA Library's loan and fee policies
  • CSULA Campus Map
  • Address: John F. Kennedy Memorial Library 5175 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
  • Telephone: (323) 343-3988

Circulation Policies

Item Type Loan Periods/Max Items Lost Item Replacement Cost (if no price in item record)

Overdue Fines

(Item is considered lost after 21 days)

 Maximum Overdue Fines

Maximum Renewals

 
Book (Student)

28 days

10 items

 $50 --- --- automatic renewal up to 16 weeks
Book/Periodicals (Employees)

28 days/7days

10 items/4 items

 $50/$10 --- --- 0
CSULA

28 days

5 items

 $50 --- --- automatic renewal up to 16 weeks for books
Reference Library Use --- --- 0
Periodical

7 days

4 items

 

 $10 $1/ open days $10 0
Reserve Textbook

2 hours, library use only

3 items

 $100 $1/open hours $100 0
Overnight Textbook 1 day $100 $1/open days $100 0
DVD

7 days

4 items

 $20 $1/open days $20

0
Chromebook

3 hours (on-campus only)

1 device

 $500 $1/open hours $100 0
MacBook/HP Laptop

Semester

1 Device

 $1,200 $1/open days $100 0
ChargeTech Battery Pack Library Use $230 $1/open hours $20 0

Notes:

  • Checkout item limit: 10 items in total for students and employees. 5 item limit for CSULA.
  • Renewals: Students can renew allowable items in person at the circulation desk, online, or over the phone.
  • Materials may be checked out up to 15 minutes prior to closing time.
  • All circulation messages or notifications will be sent to your @student.laccd.edu email account.
  • Violation of the "Library Use Only" policy is subject to suspension of library privileges, and/or a criminal investigation. 

Updated 10/11/2023 AN

Lost Books and Damaged Materials Policy and Procedures

Materials borrowed from the ELAC libraries must be returned in the same condition as borrowed.  Students are financially responsible for lost or damaged materials (water damage, pages missing, automobile break-in, etc.).

It's the student's responsibility to alert library staff of any visible damage prior to checking out materials from the library.  Request staff to place a note indicating damage.

Library materials are considered lost after being 21 days overdue and user will be charged the item's replacement cost.

 
ITEM LOST FEE PROCESSING FEE
Book $50.00 -
Periodical $10.00 -
Reserve Textbook $100.00 -
Overnight Textbook $100.00 -
DVD $20.00 -
Chromebook $500.00 -

Updated 2/9/2022 AN

 

Holds Policy and Procedures

  • ELAC students, staff, and faculty can place a hold on any LACCD libraries' regular circulating books. 
  • A limit on up to three (3) items can be placed on hold.
  • If an item is eligible to be placed on hold, a "Place Hold" link next to the item will be displayed.
  • You will be notified by email once your requested item is available for pickup.
  • Holds are filled in the order they are placed.
  • A held item will be sent back to the owning library if it's not picked up within 7 days. 
  • If you need help or have a question, call the circulation desk at (323) 265-8758 (Monterey Park Campus), or (323) 357-6219 (South Gate Campus).

Updated 2/9/2022 AN

Intra-Library Loan (ILL)

Intra-Library loan, or ILL, borrows books that the ELAC Libraries do not own or carry in print, but are available at another LACCD library. (Please note that our district does not participate in Interlibrary Loan, which borrows books from Libraries outside of our district.)

  • Intra-Library Loan is available to all LACCD students, faculty, and staff. ​
  • ​Patrons will receive an email notification when the item is available for check out.
  • Materials are available for pick up at the circulation desk. 
  • Materials not picked up within seven (7) days will be returned.  
  • LACCD students can borrow up to three (3) regular circulating books from any library in the LACCD.
  • Students can borrow books for up to 28 days (No renewals allowed).
  • Only general collection (STACKS) books can be requested.

Lost or Damaged Fees

  • You will be responsible or liable for any lost or damaged materials. 
  • Please return materials on time, directly to the circulation desk, to avoid holds on your record. Failure to return material may result in suspension of library privileges. 
  • Bills for lost items will be charged and paid at the ELAC libraries through the Fiscal Office.  

Contact Information

Circulation Desk Telephone Numbers:

  • Monterey Park Campus (323) 265-8758
  • South Gate Campus (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)