Have a question? Contact us at:

Rancho Cucamonga: (909) 652-6800      

Chino: (909) 652-8115

Fontana: (909) 652-7450

Email: Circulation.Staff@chaffey.edu

CHECKING-OUT MATERIALS

• In order to utilize the library circulation services you must have a photo ID card, in good condition, with you and be currently employed at Chaffey College.
• If you do not have your ID, Circulation can hold most materials for a short period in your name.
• You are responsible for any materials checked out on your account and for returning them on time. If your contact information changes, you are responsible for notifying Circulation and changing your contact information.​

TEXTBOOKS & RESERVES

The form for adding your textbook as a course reserve is here: 

LOAN PERIODS FOR NON-RESERVE ITEMS

• Reserve materials are 1 hour use within the Library, some overnight.
• Books in the general collection check out for a semester for P/T faculty and for a school year for F/T faculty.
• Magazines or journal issues (except volumes) check out for a semester for P/T faculty and for a school year for F/T faculty.
• Videos check out for 7 days.
• Camcorders and tripods check out for 3 days. 
• Reference books do not check out, they are for use within the library only.
• Circulation also checks out headphones and flash drives. These do not have a time limit but are for use within the library only.

All items must be returned by the end of the semester or school year, otherwise you may be charged for the cost of the item. If you are unable to return the item, please contact the circulation desk to inquire about renewals.

LOAN PERIODS FOR RESERVE ITEMS

• Materials on reserve for a class are kept behind the desk at Circulation. Faculty and Staff are able to checkout videos and book reserves for 1 hour within the library. 
• If you would like to use the item in your classroom and you do not own the item, permission is needed from the Faculty who owns such material. If you would like to checkout an item currently on reserve please contact the Faculty or Department that placed the item on Reserves to obtain permission. If you are unsure as to whom the item belongs to, please contact the Circulation Desk for assistance.

All items must be returned by the end of the semester or school year, otherwise you may be charged for the cost of the item. If you are unable to return the item, please contact the circulation desk to inquire about renewals.

PLACING HOLDS

If an item you would like is checked out or in processing, you can place a hold, via the Library Catalog or at the Circulation Desk. The item will be held at the circulation desk and staff will contact you once the item is ready to be picked up. The waiting time for each item varies, as it is dependent on the date that it is due.

RETURNING MATERIALS

You can return library materials at any of our campuses at the Circulation Desk. Rancho Cucamonga also has a book drop located in the north-east corner of parking lot #2, next to the library to return materials when the library is closed.

FINES

All items must be returned by the end of the semester or school year, otherwise you may be charged for the cost of the item. If you are unable to return the item, please contact the circulation desk to inquire about renewals.

COMMUNITY USERS

You are welcome to utilize books and other print resources within our library. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide full privileges including, but not limited to, item checkouts, computer use, database use, group study room use and Wi-Fi use.