Borrowing

Borrowing Materials Grid

Check out library material with your SSU Seawolf Card or picture ID and last four digits SSN. Visit My Library Account for due dates, renewals, holds, fines and Link+ requests. Information for Community members and Distance Ed students.

  • Book drop locations: Circulation Desk, Outside 1st floor entrance, Outside 2nd floor entrance.
  • Return Reserves to the Circulation Desk or Outside 2nd floor entrance.
  • Material returned after closing will be checked in the following day.

Holds may be placed on items that are checked out:

  • In Snoopy, click on the "Place a Hold" button in the top menu.
  • Enter the barcode from your Seawolf Card and Library PIN.
  • When the item is returned, you will receive email at your SSU email account. Material will be held for you at the Circulation or Multimedia Desk.
  • SSU students, faculty and staff should request the item through Link+, instead of placing a hold.

Recalls

  • Material requested by another patron or needed for reserve are subject to recall. The recall date replaces the original due date.
  • Faculty/Classified Grads with semester-long privileges, must return recalled books within 28 days.
  • Return material immediately to avoid fines.
  • Recall notices are sent to your SSU email account.
  • Overdue notices are a courtesy only. Notices are sent to SSU email accounts or in the case of off-campus borrowers, the email address provided. Check My Library Account for due dates.
  • A replacement fee is added to long-overdue items. If an item is not lost, return it to have the fee significantly reduced. If an item is lost, consult Lost or Damaged Material.
  • Library and campus privileges are restricted when over $10 in fines is accrued. Visit the Circulation Desk to pay fines.
  • Questions? Contact Jack Ritchie for Print (664-2562) and John Muller for Multimedia (664-2590).

Lost or damaged material results in a fee and restricted library services. You may pay a replacement fee or replace the item yourself. Afterwards, library services will be restored.

Pay the fees and the library will replace the item.

  • Replacement fees vary, depending on format. Generally, books are $50. Circulation staff can advise you.
  • You will also be charged a processing fee of $10.
  • Visit the Circulation Desk to pay with cash or check made out to SSU

Replace the item yourself and pay only the processing fee.

  • Before purchasing a replacement, you must contact the Head of Collections, Paula Hammett 707-664-3912.
  • New hardback books are preferred. We also accept paperbacks and used books in excellent condition, with no missing pages, highlighting, stains, mildewing or mold.
  • We do not accept used copies of videos and dvds. Exceptions made only for rare items.
  • Suggestions for locating new and used books:
  • You must replace the item within 3 months of billing. Exceptions can be made; contact the Head of Collections.
  • Bring replacement material to the Circulation Desk and pay the $10 processing fee with cash or check made out to SSU.
  • After the Head of Collections has approved your replacement and you have paid all library fees, your library services will be restored.
Borrowing Library Materials
Material Loan Period Renew? * Fines Where to Check Out
Books 28 days (faculty/classified grads - 1 semester) Y
  • 25¢/day
  • $10 maximum fine
 Circulation Desk
Reserves (Print & Media) 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 1 day. (Instructor determined.) N
  • $1.00/hour (2-hour, 4-hour)
  • $5.00/day (1-day)
  • $30 maximum fine
 Circulation Desk
Link+ Books 21 days Y 14-day renewal usually available
  • $1.00/day
  • $115 lost book fee
 Circulation Desk
Popular Reading 28 days Y
  • 25¢/day
  • $10 max fine
 Circulation Desk
Circulating Regional Books 7 days N
  • 25¢/day
  • $10 max fine
 Circulation Desk
Study room Keys 2 hours N
  • $1.00/hour
  • $20 maximum fine
 Circulation Desk
DVDs & videos 3 days (Faculty - 7 days) Y
  • $1.00/day
  • $20 maximum fine
 Multimedia Desk
CDs, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, phonos, slides, audiocassettes 7 days Y
  • $1.00/day
  • $20 maximum fine
 Multimedia Desk
Headphones, media remote controllers, phono keys, group viewing room keys, student presentation room keys, slide scanner adapter 4 hours N
  • $1.00/hour
  • $20 maximum fine
 Multimedia Desk
Calculators 7 days N
  • $5.00/day
  • $30 maximum fine
 Circulation Desk
Dry-erase kits 4 hours Y
  • $1.00/hour
  • $20 maximum fine
 Circulation Desk
Braille Maps As long as needed. N/A None Circulation Desk

* Renew material once via My Library Account or visit the Circulation or Multimedia Desks. Renewals cannot be made by phone or email.