Sonoma State University

Community Members

Visitors who are not affiliated with Sonoma State University can join our Community Borrower program. The Community Borrower program is offered at two levels of membership. 

  • A Community Borrower account allows you to borrow physical books and media for up to 90 days and place digital-only CSU+ requests for $10 per request.
  • A Community Borrower+ account allows you to borrow physical books and media for up to 90 days, and place digital-only CSU+ requests for free!

Both Community Borrower and Community Borrower+ accounts are valid for three months, and can be renewed. 

The Community Borrower program does NOT include: 

  • Borrowing physical items via CSU+
  • Access to lending laptops and other equipment
  • Remote access to electronic resources

You can sign up for a Community Borrower account online or come into the library to establish your account. If you sign up online, the membership fee will be added to your account, to be paid when you come to the library. The library accepts payment by credit or debit card only. 

Cost

  • A Community Borrower account costs $10 for 3 months, with an additional charge of $10 per request for CSU+ digital-only requests.
  • A Community Borrower+ account costs $50 for 3 months, with NO additional charge for CSU+ digital-only requests. 

SSU and CSU Alumni Association members, SRJC students and faculty, current California K-12 teachers, and retired staff can join the Community Borrower program at no cost!

Terms and Limits

  • Up to 10 physical items can be borrowed at one time.
  • Most materials are loaned for 30 days and are renewable twice. Items can be renewed online in your library account. Please review our Borrowing Policies for more details.
  • There is a limit of 50 CSU+ digital requests per year for Community Borrowers.
  • Community Borrowers must be at least 18 years old. People under 18 may use a parent or guardian's Community Borrower card with a signed permission form. Permission forms must be completed in the library.
  • Access may be revoked for failure to comply with library policies.

Computers and Internet Access

Community members can use library computers by requesting a one-week temporary pass at the Information/Checkout Desk.  IT offers Guest Access to Wi-Fi. Review the Computers page for more information. Retired staff may be eligible for an extended Internet pass. Please contact the IT Help Desk for more information.