Frequently Asked Questions
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Open AllClose All- What are the library hours?
- For the library hours, see our hours and contacts page.
^Back to Top - How do I check out materials from the library?
- JSRCC students can check out library materials with student ID cards. Please check
http://www.reynolds.edu/security/studentids.htm for information on how to get student ID cards. Faculty, Staff and non-JSRCC affiliates can check out materials with library cards which can be applied for at the library circulation desk.
^Back to Top - What is the loan period for library materials?
- Books and Audiobooks: 4 weeks (28 days) with the possibility of one additional 4-week renewal.
Popular DVDs 1 week with no renewal.
Some materials may have special loan periods. See Circulation Polices for more information.
^Back to Top - Can I return library materials to any campus library?
- Yes, you can return JSRCC library materials to any JSRCC campus library.
^Back to Top - How many books can I check out at a time?
- Students may have up to 15 items checked out at one time. Community patrons may check out up to five books. See Circulation Polices for more information.
^Back to Top - How do I renew a book?
- Books may be renewed online, or during library hours, in person or by telephone.
To renew online, sign into the catalog with your my JSRCC account. Click on Loans number. The items you have checked out will be displayed. Click on the item you want to renew. If it is eligible for renewal, you can click Renew. You will be taken back to your list of checked out items and the new due date will be displayed.
If you cannot access your account, please call your library circulation desk and ask the staff to check your campus location in your account.
^Back to Top - How do I get a book from a different library? (Inter-library Loan)
- If a book you want is not available at JSRCC libraries, you can obtain a RALC pass at the reference desk to borrow
from another Richmond area academic library. You can also request a book sent here via Interlibrary loan (ILL).
Both services are only available to JSRCC affiliates.
^Back to Top - Does the library offer instructions on how to use library resources?
- Yes, the library offers workshops for improving your research skills throughout the year. See the Workshops page
for descriptions, schedules and registration.
^Back to Top - How do I access library databases from off-campus?
- You can use your MyJSRCC username and password to access library databases from off
campus. See the VCCS off-campus access page for more information.
^Back to Top - Can non-JSRCC affiliates use library databases?
- Non-JSRCC affiliates can only use the library electronic databases in the library.
No off-campus access is available.
^Back to Top - Does the library have a fax machine for public use?
- No, the library does not have a fax machine for public use.
^Back to Top - How much does printing cost?
- First 10 pages are free. Additional pages are $.10 each.
^Back to Top - Does the library have a photocopier for public use?
- Yes, self-serve photocopiers are available and copies are $.10 each.
^Back to Top - How do I reserve a group study room at Parham Road Campus?
- Group study rooms can be reserved for groups of two or more people for academic and
college-related activities. You can reserve a group study room with any one of the
following methods:
- Call the Library Information/Circulation Desk at 804-523-5220
- Walk in and reserve at the Information/Circulation Desk
- Fill out the online reservation form
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Last Updated:
October 22, 2009