Circulation Policy

Circulation Policy for Students and Non-Students

A current OKC Community College photo ID is required for students to check out all materials.
Non-students 16 and older may apply for a courtesy card by presenting a valid driver's license or other form of photo I.D. along with documentation such as a utility bill that will verify a current address.
Patrons are responsible for all items checked out on this ID.
Reserve items for specific courses are for student use only.
The checkout period for books is two weeks with up to two renewals, if the item is not on hold. Renewals may be made by phone or by clicking on "My Account" on the Library Catalog.
A maximum of 10 items may be checked out. No more than five items on any one subject may be checked out.
Test review books in the circulating collection may checked be out for a period of two weeks with a one-book limit, i.e. GED, SAT, MCAT.
The fee for replacing a lost or damaged book, video or CD is $50.
Students with books four weeks overdue will be placed on academic hold.
Math tutorial videos check out for one week with a one-tape limit. Selected other videos held at the Circulation Desk may be checked out for differing lengths of time.
The following items are for in-library use only:
Magazines and newspapers
Reserve items
Reference books
Main Audio-Visual Collection
Maps
Test reviews and support materials for courses placed on reserve by instructors may be used only in the Library.
Faculty, staff and students may use libraries of other higher education institutions through the OK-Share program. To make use of this service, go to the OCCC Library Circulation Desk and get an OK-Share card which identifies you as a student or staff of Oklahoma City Community College. Library staff reserves the right not to issue an OK-SHARE library card to anyone who has overdue books and /or a history of not returning books on time. Once an OK-Share card is received, you may go to any OK-Share participating library (most all higher education institution libraries in the state) to utilize their facilities and borrow materials from their library. For more information please visit the Circulation Desk or call 682-7564.

Circulation Policy FAQ

Who may borrow Library materials?

OKC Community College students, faculty, staff, community members aged 16 or older, and OK-SHARE card holders.

Where do I get a library card?

Your validated OKC Community College ID card is your Library card. It must be validated for the current semester. Non-students 16 years or older may apply for a courtesy card by presenting a valid driver’s license or other photo ID.

How many items may I borrow?

A total of ten items at any one time, including up to five on a given topic.

How long may I borrow them?

The checkout period for books is two weeks. A book may be renewed up to two times, unless it is on hold for another user.

How much are fines?

The Library has no fines. However, if items are not returned by four weeks after the due date, an academic hold is automatically placed on the student’s College records.

When would I have to pay for replacement materials?

If an item is lost, missing or damaged, the replacement fee is $50.00. If a hold has been put on your academic records, you must come to the Library to clear your Library record before the academic hold can be removed.

May I renew materials over the phone?

Yes—call 682-7564. Items may also be renewed in person or by clicking on "My Account" in the Library Catalog.

What if the catalog says that something is on the shelf, but I can’t find it?

Come to the Circulation and ask for help. If it is still not found, request that a special search card be filled out, and the staff will notify you when they have completed the search.

If an item is checked out, can I be put on a waiting list for it?

Yes, you may place a hold on it at the Circulation Desk or by using a form on the Library Request Forms web page.

Can I check out magazines? What about videos?

No. Magazines, newspapers, Reserve items, Reference books and maps all need to be used in the Library. Generally videos must be used in the Library, except for some math review tapes.