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Students (undergraduate and graduate)

• May borrow up to 100 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• The loan period for audio/visual materials is 7 days.
• Technology may be borrowed for a short-term loan.
• There are 3 renewals for most items. Items will automatically renew.
• Remote access to electronic resources.
• Fees and fines are paid at the campus Business Office.

Faculty (includes adjunct) / Christian Brothers

• May borrow up to 100 items.
• The loan period for most books is 1 semester.
• The loan period for audio/visual materials is 7 days.
• Technology may be borrowed for a short-term loan.
• There are 3 renewals for most items. Items will automatically renew.
• Remote access to electronic resources.
• Fees and fines are paid at the library with cash or check only.

Staff

• May borrow up to 100 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• The loan period for audio/visual materials is 7 days.
• Technology may be borrowed for a short-term loan.
• There are 3 renewals for most items. Items will automatically renew.
• Remote access to electronic resources.
• Fees and fines are paid at the library with cash or check only.

Alumni

• Alumni may purchase a library card for a $10 annual fee.
• May borrow up to 10 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• The loan period for audio/visual materials is 7 days with no renewal.
• There is 1 renewal for most items.
• Alumni have access upon request to the following databases: Annual Reviews, Browzine, MathSciNet, Mergent, Morningstar Investing Center, Passport (Euromontior), Project MUSE, and Sage Premier Journals. All other electronic resources are available on-site. Electronic resources available through the Saint Mary's College Library are licensed by the college for non-commercial use by SMC faculty, staff, students, and on-site users, for educational or research purposes only.
• Fees and fines are paid at the library with cash or check only.

Community Borrowers

• Community borrowers may purchase a library card for a $75 annual fee. 
• Residents of Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties may apply for a library card.
• May borrow up to 10 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• The loan period for audio/visual material is 7 days with no renewal.
• There is 1 renewal for most items.
• Electronic resources are accessible on-campus.
• Fees and fines are paid at the library with cash or check only.

Families of College Employees

• Spouses, partners, and children (ages 16 and up) of current Saint Mary's employees may register to receive a library card.
• May borrow up to 100 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• There are 2 renewals for most items.
• Electronic resources are accessible on-campus.

Emeritus/Emerita Faculty

Upon approval from their department and the Library:

• May borrow up to 100 items.
• The loan period for most books is 1 semester.
• The loan period for audio/visual materials is 7 days with no renewal.
• There are 3 renewals for most items. Items will automatically renew.
• Remote access to electronic resources.
• Fees and fines are paid at the Library with cash or check only.

Non-Matriculated Students (students enrolled in a course without seeking a degree)

• May borrow up to 10 items.
• The loan period for most books is 28 days.
• The loan period for audio/visual material is 7 days with no renewal.
• There is 1 renewal for most items.
• Electronic resources are accessible on-campus.

Affiliated Scholar

• Borrowing privileges through resource sharing.
• Electronic resources are accessible on-campus.
• A research consultation is available by drop-in or appointment.