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Borrowing Books, DVDs, etc.: Returning and Renewing Library Items

How to borrow physical items from the library for delivery by mail

Returning Library Items

Thank you for checking out library items from The Chemeketa Community College Library.  There are multiple options for returning your items (books, dvds, calculators, CCRLS items, and Lending Library items). 

 

Options for Returning/Renewing:

Option 1 - Return items in person: 

Visit your return site's webpage for updated information on hours of operation and closures

Salem Campus Library information

Yamhill Valley Campus Information

Woodburn Public Library Information

Polk Center Information

 

Option 2- Return items to the outside bookdrop

  • The Salem bookdrop is located outside of building 9 near loading dock in the green parking lot

Salem campus library book return in front of Building 9 loading dock

 

  • The YVC bookdrop is located outside the front doors of building 1

 

  • The Woodburn Public Library bookdrop is located off of 2nd Street

 

Please do not place anything over 3 inches thick into the bookdrop.  If you do not believe that your item will fit in the bookdrop, please see the library hours above for return times and return them directly to the library's Circulation desk.

Binder books: To preserve the integrity of the binder and its contents please rubber band the binder shut or return it in a plastic bag.

 

Option 3 - By Mail

Mail items to:

Chemeketa Community College - Library

PO BOX 14007

SALEM, OR 97309

*Borrowers are responsible for proper packaging and return postage; be sure to request media rate

 

Option 4 - Renew your items

Some items can be renewed for the following term (if you are registered); to request a renewal email library@chemeketa.edu.

 

Exceptions - Laptops and Chromebooks

Please DO NOT return the electronic device through the mail or the bookdrop.   Please visit Laptop Requests, Returns, and Renewals for information on your campus or center’s return and renewal processes.   If you have questions please contact the library.