Loan Periods, Limits and Fines
Library users are responsible for all materials borrowed on their card and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged. Courtesy email notices will be sent to their VCC email address two days before the due date, and follow-up notices will be sent once the borrowed items are overdue. Library users should check their email regularly and read correspondence from the Library.
| Material | Loan Period | Renewals | Holdable | Late Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books, Kits |
4 weeks |
4 |
Yes | No |
| Books, Kits (for Alumni) |
4 weeks |
1 |
Yes | No |
| Audiobooks, Games, DVDs, Magazines, Braille |
4 weeks |
4 |
Yes | No |
| Course Reserves (1 week) |
1 week |
No |
No | $1/day |
| Course Reserves (Overnight) |
Overnight |
No |
No | $1/hour |
| Course Reserves (2 hours) |
2 hours |
No |
No | $1/hour |
| Course Reserves (Term) | Due at end of term |
No |
No | No |
| iPads |
4 weeks |
No |
No | $5/day |
| Laptops |
2 weeks or 24 hour |
No |
No | $5/day |
| Small A/V Equipment (phone chargers, etc.) |
2 hours |
No |
Yes | No |
| A/V Equipment |
2 weeks |
No |
Yes, Bookable | $1/day |
| GoPro, Document Camera, COW |
2 weeks |
No |
Yes, bookable | $5/day |
Library privileges will be blocked if outstanding charges are $20 or more. Current employees are not charged overdue fines but are responsible for lost and damaged materials.
Limits: Students can check out a maximum of 20 items + 5 Course Reserves on their card. Alumni can check out a maximum of 5 items. Students can check out 1 iPad OR 1 laptop.
Lost and Damaged Items
Library users are responsible for materials that are not returned or become damaged. For any lost or damaged item, the following charges apply:
- the cost of replacing the item
- if the lost and paid item is returned within one year, the cost of the item (not processing fee) will be refunded. If it was paid by debit or credit, a receipt must be presented.
Alumni / Community Borrowers
A Community Borrowers’ card can be purchased at the Library Service Desk for $25 and is valid for one year. A card will be issued upon presentation of appropriate ID and proof of address (or address verification for Alumni). Loan limits for Community Borrowers are 5 items, 4 week loan, with 1 renewal.
The following groups are eligible for a free Community Borrowers’ card:
- VCC Alumni (former VCC students) - Alumni Benefits allow you to borrow from the VCC Libraries. Fill out this form to get a card.
- Retired VCC employees – proof of former employee status is required (e.g. a letter from Human Resources or Department Head)
- Other BC post-secondary students and employees – must present a valid institutional student/faculty ID card, with some proof of current registration or employment
- Waitlist students – proof of waitlist status