Borrowing
Complete list of borrowing privileges and information about overdue fines and procedures
Borrowing Privileges by Patron Type
The following are the privileges available to patrons with Claremont Colleges Library cards. To obtain a library card, visit our Access for Visitors page. Borrowers are responsible for all items checked out on their account, including awareness of due dates.
Undergraduate
Undergraduates from The Claremont Colleges (Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College) through their junior year.
- Book Limit:
- 60
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Senior Undergraduate
Senior Undergraduates are students from The Claremont Colleges (Pomona College, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College) who are in their final year/term of their degree program.
- Book Limit:
- 100
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Semester
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Graduate Student
Students from Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 140
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Semester
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Staff
Current employees from Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, The Claremont Colleges Services, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 100
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Year
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Faculty
Full-time tenure-track faculty from The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- Unlimited
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Year
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Adjunct Faculty
Part-time faculty from The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 100
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Semester
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Emeritus Faculty
Emeritus faculty designated by one of The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 60
- Loan Period for Books:
- One Semester
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Yes
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- Yes
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Retired Faculty/Staff
Retired faculty and staff from The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 10
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Reciprocal Faculty
Faculty from other academic institutions participating in reciprocal agreements with The Claremont Colleges Library.
- Book Limit:
- 10
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Visiting Scholar
Scholars from other academic institutions who are affiliated with one of The Claremont Colleges for instruction or research purposes.
- Book Limit:
- 60
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Alumni
Graduates from The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.
- Book Limit:
- 20
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
CST Student/Staff/Faculty
Current students, staff, and faculty at the Claremont School of Theology.
- Book Limit:
- 20
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Staff from the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
- Book Limit:
- 20
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Distance Learner (Minerva at KGI)
Distance learners currently enrolled in KGI’s Minerva program.
- Book Limit:
- None
- Loan Period for Books:
- None
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- Articles Only
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- Yes
Children, Spouses, and Domestic Partners of The Claremont Colleges Faculty and Staff
Children ages 16-22, spouses, and domestic partners of faculty/staff who work at The Claremont Colleges.
- Book Limit:
- 20
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- Yes
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Residents of Claremont and surrounding counties
Consists of residents of the City of Claremont, in addition to residents of Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County. Note these patron types have different procedures for acquiring a guest library card.
- Book Limit:
- 10
- Loan Period for Books:
- 28 Days
- Wi-Fi Access:
- No
- Resource Sharing Privileges:
- No
- Off Campus Access to Databases:
- No
- E-book Access:
- No
Renew Your Books
Once you log in to your account, select the “Renew” button next to the items to you need to renew. More information is available on this FAQ page.
Return Your Books
You can return your books to the Main Services Desk at any time during library open hours.
We also have two outdoor bookdrop bins for you to use while the library is closed. They can be found in the following locations:
- Dartmouth Avenue and Eighth Street (across from the bookstore)
- Columbia Avenue and Ninth Street (across from CMC’s Kravis Center)
Overdue Items
Help with Renewals
We will do what we can to help you avoid overdue fines. Students, faculty, and staff of the Claremont Colleges can log in via the library homepage to renew books. Community patrons and alumni can contact the Main Services Desk for assistance with renewal.
Due Date Reminders
- One (1) courtesy reminder is sent two (2) days before an item is due.
- A second (2nd) notice will be sent approximately two days after the book is due if it has not been renewed or returned.
- Failure to receive an overdue notice does not exempt you from obligation to the due date.
Lost Books
- Borrowers are billed for materials which are damaged or lost.
Replacement Fines and Fees
- Items that are long overdue are considered lost. Borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of the item, plus a processing fee.
- Please be aware that an unpaid bill suspends student, faculty, and staff borrowing privileges. All borrowers must pay all money due before borrowing or renewing.
- See below for replacement fee information.
Course Readings
Course Readings are considered lost and billed after 24 hours overdue. This is to ensure access to these resources to the entire Claremont Colleges community. Please note: Fines accrue even during hours the library is closed.
- Billed after:
- 24 hours overdue
- Replacement fee:
- $100.00 (or cost of item if more expensive)
- Processing fee:
- $20.00
Resource Sharing
- Billed after:
- 30 days overdue
- Replacement fee:
- $100.00 (or cost of item as invoiced by lending library)
- Processing fee:
- $20.00
Tech Lending
- Billed after:
- 7 days overdue
- Replacement fee:
- Cost of item replacement
- Processing fee:
- $20.00
Study Room and Locker Keys
- Billed after:
- 7 days overdue
- Replacement fee:
- $100.00
- Processing fee:
- $20.00
General Collection
- Billed after:
- 30 days overdue
- Replacement fee:
- $100.00 (or cost of item if more expensive)
- Processing fee:
- $20.00
Questions about Borrowing?