Circulation Policy

The Alamance Community College library provides students, faculty, staff, and community users with a wide selection of books, periodicals, DVDs, audiobooks, and other items.

Books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System in an open shelf format. Special areas are set aside for reference books, children's books, books in Spanish, and large print books.

Periodicals are arranged alphabetically by title. Current issues of magazines and journals are on display shelves. Older issues are kept in the shelves below the current issue. The library keeps some periodicals for up to a year. All periodicals are "library use only" for students and community users. Copies may be made in the library.

Circulation Requirements

Anyone may use the library but only individuals with a current library card may check out material.

To obtain a library card, users should present a photo ID. Library users requesting a student library card/ID card must present a student ID number.

Holds

Materials may be put on hold for 7 days. If these items are not checked out within this time, they may then be loaned to other students or be put back on the shelves. Ask at the circulation desk for more information.

Reserve Materials

Instructors may place items on reserve by filling out the appropriate form. Usually, reserve materials must be used in the library; however, the instructor placing the materials on reserve may authorize overnight or longer circulation. At the end of the semester, faculty will be asked if they wish to retain or withdraw materials held on reserve.