A valid SMC ID is required to borrow library materials, including course materials on Reserve for classes. A borrower is responsible for all materials charged out on his/her card. Cards are not transferable.
The loan period for most circulating books is 28 days. Faculty have semester loan periods. The due date is stamped in the back of the book. It is the borrower's responsibility to return books on time or to contact the library if they wish to renew the books. Reference books, periodicals, and most special collections do not circulate.
Community Borrowers may purchase a library card for a $50 annual fee. This card allows them to check out up to five items at a time and allows one renewal. The loan period is 28 days.
Alumni wishing to have a library card may purchase one for $10. They may check out up to 10 items, and renew these items one time. The loan period is for 28 days.
Employee Families: Spouses, partners, and children (ages 16 and up) of current Saint Mary's College employees may receive library borrowing privileges. Privileges include borrowing up to 30 circulating books at any given time, including the Best Seller collection. The loan period is 28 days with two possible renewals for an additional 28 days each.
Exceptions: Community Borrowers and Alumni may not check out books from the Bestsellers collection, the Reserve Collection, the collection of multicultural children's literature, or instructional and reserve videos. The library card does not entitle them to access remotely the proprietary databases. These databases are licensed for faculty, staff, and students enrolled at the college only.