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Can I use a locker at the Library?

The Library offers lockers for short-term and semester-long storage. They are located in the hallway just inside the South Entrance, across from the Connection. To reserve a locker, visit the Main Services Desk on Honnold 1. Short-term lockers may be checked out for one week at a time. They are available to anyone with a.

How can faculty request library materials for delivery to their campus office?

Faculty at The Claremont Colleges can have items from the Library’s collection, as well as eligible items requested through Resource Sharing, delivered to their campus office. To request delivery, search for the item in Library Search. Open the item’s record and select Get This Item under Access Options. The request form will fill in the.

How do I request library materials for pickup?

Current Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff can request library materials for pickup at the Library’s Main Services Desk. To request an item, search for it in Library Search and select Get This Item. You can also use the Book Request form. When asked how you would like the item delivered, choose I will pick.

What GIS and mapping support does the Library offer?

The Library provides tools, instruction, and personalized support for projects involving GIS (geographic information systems), maps, location-based data, and drones. You can: Access ArcGIS Online: Sign in to the Claremont ArcGIS Portal with your campus account to create or access your ArcGIS account. Learn GIS tools: Visit the GIS Research Guide for tutorials, ArcGIS software.

What is HathiTrust, and how do I access it?

HathiTrust Digital Library is a large digital collection of books, journals, government publications, and other materials contributed by academic and research libraries worldwide. Anyone can search HathiTrust, including the full text of its collection. Materials marked Full View are in the public domain or openly licensed and can be read online. Materials marked Limited (search-only).

How do I share an e-book, video or article with my students?

The Claremont Colleges Library requests that instructors use the stable link provided in Library Search to share digital Library materials with your students, rather than downloading and re-uploading licensed content to your Canvas course or using third-party tools. Watch the video below to quickly learn how to find the stable link for your materials with.

What are the replacement fees if I don’t return my library items?

When an item is kept past a certain point, it is marked lost and a replacement fee is added to your Library account. These fees apply to all students, faculty, and staff and unpaid replacement fees will pause your borrowing and renewal privileges until the issue is resolved. You can pay replacement fees by debit.

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.