LIBRARY ID CARD
Your SCTC Photo I.D. has your library barcode. This card is required for all library transactions. If you do not have your I.D. card, you can get one at the SCTC Campus Card Office. If you lose your I.D., report it to Student Services and the Library as soon as possible. 

STAFF DIRECTORY
The Library Staff is here to help you obtain information and provide you with reference and research assistance.  Please be sure to ask for help if you need it.

• Vi Bergquist, Dean of Library & IT Services - 320-308-5177 - vbergquist@sctc.edu
• Patricia Akerman, Faculty Librarian - 320-308-5966 - pakerman@sctc.edu
• Kari Harren, Library Technician - 320-308-6087 - kharren@sctc.edu

LIBRARY HOURS

The Library begins closing procedures 10 minutes before closing time.  Photocopiers and computers are shut down 5 minutes before closing.   Please plan your research accordingly. 

LIBRARY FAQs
For common questions and answers about library services, click on LIBRARY FAQs.  

CIRCULATION/LOAN PERIODS
All current SCTC Faculty, Staff and Students may check out library materials.  The circulation periods are:
 

RENEWALS

• Books may be renewed once for an additional 3 weeks, by phone at 320-308-5141, email librarian@sctc.edu, or in person.   
• Audiovisual materials are non-renewable.
• If another person requests an item you have (by placing a hold) that item may NOT be renewed.  

LATE FINES

• Overdue items will incur a $5.00 non-refundable fine for each late item.
• A hold will be placed on the records of any student with a library fine.  Any fines must be paid for at the SCTC Business Office.  

LOST/OVERDUE MATERIALS

• Lost and overdue materials will incur fees equal to the replacement cost of the item, a $15.00 processing fee, and a $5.00 non-refundable fine.    
• If an item is returned, all fees will be waived except the $5.00 fine. 
• If an item has not been returned after three notices, a hold will be placed on a student’s record.  This hold will be equal to the replacement cost of the item plus any processing fees and fines.  Holds must be paid for at the SCTC Business Office.  

RESERVES

• Reserves are items, such as texts, articles, audiovisual materials, sample exams, etc, given to the library by faculty for their students' use. These items are held behind the circulation desk.
• Reserves can only be used in the library by current SCTC students with a current SCTC Photo I.D.   

NEW MATERIALS
For a list of new materials added to the library collection, click on NEW MATERIALS.

PERIODICALS
Current issues of periodicals are non-circulating. You may borrow older issues for a one-week loan period. For a list of the periodical holdings, click on PERIODICALS.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN 
SCTC Faculty, Staff, and Students may borrow items located at other libraries through a process called InterLibrary Loan.

• If you find an item located at another library, or a journal or periodical article that is not available in full-text, bring your request to the SCTC Library Circulation Desk or email your request to librarian@sctc.edu.   All requests must be complete.
• Your request will be submitted when it is received.  Most requests are supplied within one week. 
• When your request arrives, you will be notified to pick it up at the Circulation Desk within a few days. 
• Renewals of books are at the discretion of the lending library.

PRINTING
The library has two black and white printers available for use.  A color printer is not available. If you have difficulty printing, please see one of the library staff for assistance.

COPY MACHINE
A copy machine is available for use. The cost is $.10 per page.  The copy machine does not print color copies.

CHILDREN
Children are welcome to visit the library as long as they are attended to by an adult.  The library is not responsible for their safety.

LIBRARY COURTESY
The SCTC Library provides a quiet space for research and study; as well as materials for classroom assignments and personal interest.   Please follow these common courtesy guidelines:

• Maintain Quiet – Be aware of noise levels so others in the area may work undisturbed.  Cell phone use is not permitted in the library.
• No Food or Beverages– Do not bring food or drinks into the library as spills damage library materials, furniture, and computers and create a messy, unsafe environment.
• Check Out all Materials– Check out all materials you take from the library.  You are responsible for all materials checked out on your library account.  Do not lend your Student ID to someone else.
• Return Materials on Time – If you need to extend your loan period, you can renew by phone or in person as long as the items are not already overdue.
• Do Not Reshelve Library Materials – Please leave items you are not checking out at the Circulation Desk.