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Textbook Lending Library and Course Reserves

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Course Reserves?

Reserves are materials set aside for students in Chemeketa's classes. They consist mainly of textbooks and DVDs, but items such as rocks and minerals, graphing calculators, and maps are also available. Instructors or departments provide these items and determine their checkout times.

What is the Textbook Lending Library?

The Textbook Lending Library consists of textbook collections owned by specific departments. These departments set their own parameters for who can check out their items. Current collections in the Lending Library include:

  • AD – Academic Development Collection (ESOL, Spanish GED, and Developmental Writing)
  • CL – College Life Lending Library Collection (all students)
  • IET ECE – Integrated Education Training: Early Childhood Education (IET ECE Program cohort participants only)
  • TRIO – TRIO Collection (all students)

Items in these collections check out for the entire term and may require a referral form.

What do I need in order to check out a textbook?

  • Student ID (digital or physical)
  • Title of the textbook
  • Course number (ex. ART101)

Where do I go to check out a textbook?

  • Salem Campus: Library Circulation Desk, building 9, room 200
  • Yamhill Valley Campus: Library & Tutoring Center front desk, building 1, room 200
  • Polk Center: Items requested through the Lending Library can be checked out at the front desk
  • Woodburn Public Library: Items requested through the Lending Library can be checked out at the Woodburn Public Library Circulation Desk

Does the library have every textbook for every class?

Though not every title is provided, the Lending Library and Course Reserves have an extensive collection.  Items are on a first come, first served basis and are not guaranteed. The PC Collection is provided by instructors or departments. If the library does not have a textbook for your class, you can ask the instructor or department if they have a copy they could place on reserve for student use. Students can submit recommendations for Lending Library purchases.

How do I know which collection an item belongs to?

All Lending Library and Course Reserve call numbers will start with one of the following prefixes:

  • AD – Academic Development Collection
  • CL – College Life Lending Library Collection
  • IET ECE – Integrated Education Training: Early Childhood Education
  • PC – Salem Campus Reserves
  • PCY – Yamhill Valley Campus Reserves
  • TRIO – TRIO Collection

For more information regarding each collection see the Textbook Collections tab above.

Is there a charge for checking out a Lending Library or Course Reserve item?

Checking out Lending Library and Course Reserve items is free. Items must be returned by their due date. Fines and fees do apply to items that are lost, damaged, or returned late.

Is there a charge for returning a Lending Library or Course Reserve item late?

Item: Charge:
Course Reserve: 2 Hour $0.25 / day / item
Course Reserve: 4 Hour $0.25 / day / item
Course Reserve: 1 Week $0.25 / day / item

Once a Lending Library or Course Reserve item rolls to Lost a $5.00 nonrefundable charge is added to your account.  

If you have questions regarding an item that is overdue or lost contact the Library Circulation Desk: 503.399.5043

Where can I turn in a library book when the library is closed?

  • Salem Campus: 2 options
    • Book drop located outside of building 9, on the left side of the loading dock entrance. This is located in the Green Parking Lot.  The book drop is green.
    • Book drop located in Building 9, next to the library’s main entrance on the 2nd floor.
  • Yamhill Valley Campus: Book drop outside of building 1 near the front entrance.
  • Polk Center: Unavailable outside of open hours
  • Woodburn Public Library: A drive by book drop is available near the front entrance of the library.

Can I renew a Lending Library or Course Reserve item?

You can renew a Lending Library item if you are registered for the next upcoming term.  The renewal request can be in person, over the phone, or by email.