Borrowing Privileges
Who can borrow?
- Current Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, and staff with a valid Columbia College Chicago ID card.
- Current student, faculty, or staff with a valid ID card from another I-Share or LIBRAS member library.
- Faculty can authorize a proxy borrower using the Proxy Borrower Authorization Form.
How long can I borrow?
Students
- Books: Up to 75 books for 4 weeks + 4 renewals
- Textbooks/Course Reserves: In Library use only
- Movies/DVDs: 1 movie for 3 days
- Music scores: 7 days + 4 renewals
- CDs: Up to 10 CDs for 7 days + 4 renewals
Faculty
- Books: Up to 75 books for 16 weeks + 4 renewals
- Movies/DVDs: Up to 5 movies for 3 days or reserve in advance for your course
- Music scores: 7 days + 4 renewals
- CDs: Up to 10 CDs for 7 days + 4 renewals
Staff
- Books: Up to 75 books for 16 weeks + 4 renewals
- Movies: Up to 3 movies for 3 days
- Music scores: 7 days + 4 renewals
- CDs: Up to 10 CDs for 7 days + 4 renewals
Fines and Fees
The Columbia College Chicago Library eliminated overdue fines in January 2021.
Interlibrary Loan (I-Share) lending libraries may still assess fines for their materials.
Replacement fees for lost or damaged materials can be paid online.