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Community & Other Off-Campus Borrowers

Eligibility & Cost

Local residents and other off-campus borrowers may borrow library materials by becoming a Community Borrower. Some restrictions may apply.

Community & Other Off-Campus Borrowers
Eligibility Cost
Community Borrowers $10 for every three month period. Must provide photo ID.
CSU students No charge. Must have proof of current registration.
SSU or other CSU Alumni Association members No charge. Must have current SSU or other CSU Alumni Association membership card.
Santa Rosa Junior College students and faculty No charge. Must have proof of current registration.
Cotati/Rohnert Park Unified School District employees No charge. Must have proof of employment or roster.
California State University emeritus and retirees
  • No charge. Must have Retiree Card.
  • SSU Emeritus are entitled to remote access to databases.
Volunteers No charge. Must have current volunteer form on file.

Age

  • Community Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.
  • Parents or guardians of local school students may purchase a Community Borrower card in their own name and sign a permission form allowing their child to use the card.
  • The parent or guardian takes full responsibility for any library fines and book bills incurred by their children.

Privileges

  • Ten items checked out at any one time.
  • Loan period.
    • Books - 28 days (may renew books once online)
    • CDs, audiocassettes, phonos - 1 week
    • DVDs, videos - 3 days
  • Limited use of Reserve materials.
  • Use of videos, DVDs, CDs, phonos and audiocassettes from the Multimedia Center.
  • Use of over 100 databases while in the Library.
  • Access to My Library Record in order to place holds and renew items online.
  • Privileges may be revoked if borrower fails to comply with the policy.

Community Borrowers are not eligible for the following:

  • Interlibrary Services, LINK+.
  • Remote access to databases (other than Snoopy Library Catalog) due to licensing restrictions.

For more information

  • Circulation Department (707) 664-2375
  • Library hours (707) 664-2595 for a recorded schedule or check the Library Hours web page