Borrowing Policies for Reciprocal Borrowers
Who May Borrow
Colorado College offers borrowing privileges to students, faculty and staff from the following list of colleges and universities, and academic member institutions from the Prospector consortium and the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries.
Air Force Academy
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Colorado State University – Pueblo
Community College of Denver
Fort Lewis College
Mesa State College
Metropolitan State College (Metro State)
Pikes Peak Community College
Regis University
Regis University- Colorado Springs
University of Colorado – Boulder
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
University of Colorado – Denver (Auraria)
University of Colorado – Health Sciences Center
University of Colorado – Law Library
University of Denver
University of Denver Law Library
University of Northern Colorado
University of Wyoming
Application Procedure
To apply for reciprocal borrowing privileges, individuals must present a current school identification card and fill out a registration form at the circulation desk. Borrowing privileges are valid for one year and may be renewed as long as the individual is enrolled or employed at one of the designated institutions. Borrowing privileges will not be renewed if overdue fines or replacement charges exist.
Loan Periods
A total of 4 items may be checked out.
- Books and Government Documents – 30 days
- Current Books (CBS) – 30 days
- Videos/DVDs* – DO NOT CIRCULATE
*As a courtesy, reciprocal borrowers may view a video or DVD in the library.
Renewals
One renewal is permitted for items that do not have a hold placed on them.
Items may be renewed:
- In person at the Circulation Desk
- By phone (719) 389-6184
- By using the “View Your Own Library Record” option in the TIGER catalog
- By E-mailing Tutt Library Circulation Desk
Overdues and Fines
Overdue Books
- $ .50 per day for each overdue book (with a maximum of $15.00 per book)
- $ 5.00 per day for recalled items
Circulation privileges will be suspended if fines exceed $10. Privileges will be restored when account is cleared.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Material
Those using library materials, whether in or out of the building, are responsible for the condition of the material while in their use, and for the timely return of the materials.
Please see library policy regarding replacement of lost or damaged material.
Holds and Recalls
Placing holds on materials is not available to reciprocal borrowers. Material is subject to recall if the current borrower has had it for more than two weeks. Items recalled for reserve or for classroom use must be returned immediately.
If an item is recalled it must be returned as soon as possible, or fines will be assessed.
Non- Circulating Materials
The following types of materials do not circulate.
- Reference materials
- Special Collection materials
- Microforms
- Any material marked “non-circulating” (e.g., “Library use
only” or “not to leave the library”) - Newspapers
- Periodicals
- Most maps
- Some Government Documents which are “non-circulating”
Confidentiality of Records
Library circulation records and other records identifying the names of library patrons are confidential in nature. Such records will not be made available except pursuant to legal process, order or subpoena.
Additional Information
For more information about Tutt Library services, see Library Services for Visitors.
Circulation Operations Coordinator
For assistance or questions, please contact:
LeDreka Davis
Circulation Operations Coordinator
Email LeDreka
(719) 389-6659
Telephone Numbers
Circulation Desk (719) 389-6184
After hours message (719) 389-6658