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Who is eligible for a Community Borrower Card?

The Claremont Colleges Library offers Community Access and Community Borrower Cards for visitors age 16 and older who are not affiliated with The Claremont Colleges. The Community Borrower Card provides access to Library spaces and borrowing privileges for physical materials held within the building. Borrowing does not include requesting Resource Sharing (ILL) items, accessing e-resources.

Can my group visit The Claremont Colleges Library?

Yes! Groups from The Claremont Colleges and the wider community are welcome to visit the Library. College-sponsored groups can request orientation tours, information literacy instruction, or general access by completing the Affiliated Visiting Groups Form. Public or community groups can request a visit using the Unaffiliated Visiting Groups Form. There is no cost for orientations or instructional.

How do I download eBooks from ProQuest Ebook Central?

Many of the library's eBooks can be downloaded as pdfs. However, many of the books in Ebook Central are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), which restricts the download and usage of digital media in a variety of ways. Below, you will find instructions for downloading DRM-protected eBooks on ProQuest Ebook Central. Downloading ProQuest Ebook.

How can I get more credits added my ArcGIS account?

Email us at gis@claremont.edu with a brief description of your project and we will be able to add more credits to your account. Visit the GIS page to get additional information how The Claremont Colleges Library provides support.

Which open access license options are available through library-sponsored OA publishing agreements?

The typical options are listed below, but individual journals can vary. Consult our Creative Commons Licenses guide to understand your options for OA publications.  Publisher License options  ACM Closed, CC-BY 4.0 Default Alternatives: CC-BY-SA, CC-BY-NC, CC-BY-NC-SA, CC-BY-ND, CC-BY-NC-ND ACS Closed, Open CC-BY, Open CC-BY-NC-ND Cambridge Closed, CC-BY, CC-BY-SA, CC-BY-ND, CC-BY-NC, CC-BY-NC-SA and CC-BY-NC-ND.  Company of.