Circulation
Books, DVDs, Videotapes, CDs, Government Documents
Check out = Take an item out of the library for a period of time after using an authorized identification card to record on your library record the withdrawal of the item.
Where are items to check out?
Most items to check out are on the third floor in Moody Learning Center (MLC), Room 325. There are telecourse videotapes on the fourth floor in MLC, Room 410, that can be checked out.
You can access eBooks through the SAC Library catalog while in the Library, on the SAC campus, or off campus. Off campus access to the catalog is available 24/7.
What do I need to check out items?
To check out items, you must have one of the following:
- A current San Antonio College (SAC), Northeast Lakeview College (NLC), Northwest Vista College (NVC), Palo Alto College (PAC), St. Philip's College (SPC), or Alamo Community College District (ACCD) identification (ID) card.
- A current college ID card with an authorized Council of Research and Academic Libraries (CORAL) Student Borrowing Card (i.e., a Pink Card).
- A current student, faculty, or staff ID card; driver's license; and an authorized TexShare Card.
- A current public library card; a photo ID card; and an authorized TexShare Card.
How many items can I check out and what are the loan periods?
The number of items that can be checked out and the loan period for each ID card is:
| ID Card | Number of Items | Loan Period | Renew? |
|---|
| ACCD Students |
7 |
2 weeks |
Yes - 2x |
| ACCD Staff |
10 |
2 weeks |
Yes - 2x |
| ACCD Faculty/Administrators |
15 |
30 days |
Yes - 2x |
| CORAL Student Borrowing Card |
4 |
2 weeks |
No |
| TexShare Card |
4 |
2 weeks |
No |
Can I renew an item?
Yes, if authorized, an item can be renewed two ways.
- Bring the item with your ID card to the Circulation Desk on the third floor in MLC 325.
- Click View Your Patron Record at the Alamo Community College District Libraries Catalog. Follow the instructions to renew an item. You can not renew overdue items through your patron record in the catalog.
NOTE: Items may not be renewed by telephone. An overdue item or an item with a "hold" on it may not be renewed. Items checked out with a CORAL Student Borrowing Card or a TexShare Card may not be renewed.
Can I put a "hold" on an item?
Yes, you can put a "hold" on an item that is checked out. Go to the Circulation Desk on the third floor in MLC 325 to put a "hold" on an item.
What is the fine for an overdue or lost item?
- The fine for an overdue item is $.10 per day per item.
- The fine for a lost item is the cost of the item plus a $10.00 processing fee.
- Pay fines in MLC 315 on the third floor in Moody Learning Center.
How do I check out an eBook?
After retrieving an eBook through the SAC Library catalog, click on View this eBook to view and read an eBook.
