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Library Services - Borrowing Privileges: Library Services - Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing Privileges

For Students

For Faculty

For Staff

For Alumni

For High School Students

For Students from Local Community Colleges

For General Public

Students

Currently enrolled CSU Stanislaus students may borrow most library books for 16 weeks. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email.  Actively enrolled students are entitled to CSU-wide borrowing through the CSU+ service and Interlibrary Loan service as well as on campus and remote access to online library resources. 

Your Warrior Card is used as your library card.

  • In Turlock, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the Circulation Desk at the University Library.
  • In Stockton, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the front desk at the Stockton campus.

 

CSU Stanislaus students should be able to use a current Student ID to obtain borrowing privileges at the following institutions.

Local Academic Libraries
California Universities

Faculty

Current CSU Stanislaus faculty may borrow most library books for up to one year. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email. CSU Stanislaus faculty are entitled to CSU-wide borrowing through the CSU+ service and Interlibrary Loan service as well as on campus and remote access to online library resources. 

Your Warrior Card is used as your library card.

  • In Turlock, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the Circulation Desk at the University Library.
  • In Stockton, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the front desk at the Stockton campus.

Staff

Current CSU Stanislaus staff may borrow most library books for 16 weeks. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email. Staff are entitled to CSU-wide borrowing through the CSU+ service and Interlibrary Loan service as well as on campus and remote access to online library resources. 

Your Warrior Card is used as your library card.

  • In Turlock, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the Circulation Desk at the University Library.
  • In Stockton, Warrior Cards may be obtained from the front desk at the Stockton campus.

Alumni

Alumni of CSU Stanislaus may be issued a library card once confirmed by the Alumni Association. These users may check out up to 5 items at one time from the University Library, and can use our reference and electronic database services while in the library. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email. There is no charge for those with a valid Alumni Association Card.

To obtain a CSU Stanislaus Library Card:

  • CSU Stanislaus Library cards can be obtained at the Circulation Desk in the University Library. 
  • Bring a picture ID (driver's license, California ID card, passport, military ID, etc.) and verification of Alumni Association membership and alumni status.
  • Your CSU Stanislaus Library Card is required every time you wish to check out library materials.

High School Students

High school students may request borrowing privileges at the University Library by submitting a completed High School Student Application for Library Borrowing Privileges (PDF). There is a $15.00 fee per semester. High school students with borrowing privileges at CSU Stanislaus may check out up to 5 items at one time and use our reference and electronic database services while in the library. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email.

To obtain a CSU Stanislaus Library card:

  • CSU Stanislaus Library cards can be obtained at the Circulation Desk in the University Library.
  • Bring a picture ID (driver's license, California ID card, passport) and a completed High School Student Application form signed by an appropriate librarian and a parent or guardian.
  • Your CSU Stanislaus Library Card is required every time you wish to check out library materials.

Students from Local Community Colleges (HECCC), CSU or UC Campuses

Students attending any campus of the California State University or University of California systems, or a Higher Education Consortium of Central California (HECCC) college, which includes Columbia College, Merced College, Modesto Junior College, Yosemite Community College, and San Joaquin Delta College, are entitled to library privileges at CSU Stanislaus. For an annual fee of $5.00, these students may obtain a CSU Stanislaus Library card and borrow materials from the library. These users may check out up to 5 items at one time and use our reference and electronic database services while in the library. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email.

To obtain a CSU Stanislaus Library card:

  • CSU Stanislaus Library cards can be obtained at the Circulation Desk in the University Library.
  • Bring proof of registration and a picture ID (driver's license, California ID card, passport, military ID, etc.).
  • Your CSU Stanislaus Library Card is required every time you wish to check out library materials.

General Public

Individuals not currently associated with the University or any of our consortial educational institutions may obtain a General Public Library Card for an annual fee of $35.00.  These users may check out up to 5 items at one time and use our reference and electronic database services while in the library. Loan periods vary depending on item type; review due dates on the Loan Receipt Letter sent via email.

To obtain a CSU Stanislaus Library card:

  • CSU Stanislaus Library cards can be obtained at the Circulation Desk in the University Library.
  • Bring a picture ID (driver's license, California ID card, passport, military ID, etc.).
  • Your CSU Stanislaus Library Card is required every time you wish to check out library materials.