The DVC Library’s Borrowing & Returns Policy supports our mission to provide resources, services, and spaces that help students achieve their educational and personal goals. Our policies are designed to promote access, belonging, equity, and collaboration for all users.
This policy outlines how students, faculty, and staff can borrow materials, use library spaces, and access technology and other resources.
For questions or concerns about library policies and procedures, please contact the library.
Students may borrow up to 20 items using either a DVC student ID or another valid photo ID along with their student ID number. Materials may be transferred between the Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses upon request.
|
Material |
Students |
Faculty/Staff |
Visitors |
|
Print Books |
3-week loan, 2 renewals |
Same |
No |
|
DVDs |
3-week loan, 2 renewals, 1 at a time |
Same |
No |
|
Textbooks/Course Reserves |
3-hour in-library use only |
Same |
No |
|
Study Spaces |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Online Resources |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Printing / Scanning / WiFi |
Yes |
Yes |
WiFi access only |
|
Technology (e.g., laptops, chargers) |
Limited |
No |
When the DVC Library doesn’t have what you need, students, staff, and faculty can request materials from other libraries using Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Books, journal articles, book chapters, microfilms, and some archival materials
Textbooks, DVDs, and recently published bestsellers
Materials already owned by the DVC library
Most items arrive in 1–3 weeks
Items are held for 1 week after notification
Loan periods are set by the lending library
$1/day fine applies for overdue items
Borrowers are responsible for lost or damaged items
Submit your request using the Interlibrary Loan form.
Course Reserves provide shared access to course-related materials and textbooks for short-term, in-library use.
Textbooks (library-owned or instructor-provided)
Required readings such as articles, chapters, or course packs
Instructor-contributed media or materials
Reference materials, archival materials, or consumables such as lab manuals
Other libraries’ materials (interlibrary loan/ILL)
Most items are available for 3-hour, in-library use
1 item may be checked out at a time
Materials are first-come, first-served and cannot be renewed or placed on hold
Request in person at the library.
See Technology Loan Policy for semester and short-term loan details.
Revised September 2025
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