Like all libraries, Champlain College Library strives to promote access to resources and materials while at the same time protecting them. Our policies reflect that need for balance between access and preservation.
Champlain College students, faculty, and staff may borrow library materials by presenting their current Champlain College ID. Most students receive their ID during registration. Off-campus students can request an ID card from Compass Student Services in advance of their visit to the library. Alumni and auxiliary employees will be issued cards by the Access Services Administrator upon presenting proof of graduation and/or current employment. Neighbors of the College seeking Guest Borrower privileges should contact Sarah Camille Wilson, Head of Library Operations, (802) 651-5935 or swilson@champlain.edu.
All cards expire at the end of the semester in which they are issued, upon withdrawal from the College, or upon cessation of employment. Use of the Champlain-issued ID constitutes an agreement to abide by all applicable Library policies. Patrons are responsible for all items charged out on their card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately both to Student Services and to the Library. All patrons are advised for their own protection not to loan their cards to other persons or to give materials charged to their accounts to any other person.
Alumni, Neighbors, Guests, and Retirees may borrow print books from the library. Access to electronic resources, such as eBooks and online databases, and inter-library loan are only provided for currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and staff.
Patron Type | Item Limit | Loan Period | Renewal Period |
Undergraduate Students | 10 Books 3 DVDs |
28 Days 3 Days |
28 Days 3 Days |
Graduate Students | 15 Books 3 DVDs |
28 Days 3 Days |
28 Days 3 Days |
Faculty, Staff, Trustees | 25 Books 10 DVDs |
90 Days 7 Days |
30 Days 7 Days |
Alumni, Guests, and Neighbors with Guest Borrowing Card | 5 Books DVDs N/A |
14 Days | Must return to the library to renew books |
NOTE: Some DVDs are for in library use only. Students may check out those DVDs for 3 hours and view them in the library.
NOTE: New Books circulate for and are renewed for 14 days, regardless of patron type.
Item Type | Circulation Policy | Renewal Policy | Notes |
New Books | May check out for 14 days | 14 Days | |
Periodicals/Reference Books | In-Library use only | N/A | |
Course Reserve | Students may check out for 3 hours – In-Library Use Only | 3 hours if there are no other student requests for the item | |
Electronics (in-library use) | 3 Hours – In-library use only | Not eligible for renewal | Energy lamp (HappyLight), headphones, DVDRW drive, digital audio recorder |
Electronics | 24 Hours | 24 hours – Unlimited renewals if there are no other requests; Item must be brought to the library to renew | Calculators, Chromebooks, drawing pads, portable BluRay/DVD player |
Local Attraction Passes | 7 Days | 7 days if there are no other requests for the item | ECHO Center, VT Historic Parks family pass, VT State Parks punchcard (seasonal) |
Most physical items found in the library catalog can be placed on hold at the library’s Circulation Desk.
Hold Request Instructions:
Direct any questions about this service to Sarah Camille Wilson, Head of Library Operations, at (802) 651-5935 or swilson@champlain.edu
Champlain College Library does not charge fines for overdue items or bill for lost items with the exception of “library use only” items and items checked out through interlibrary loan. In order to provide equitable access to library materials, we rely on everyone to return the items they borrow when finished with them.
Patrons are responsible for returning or renewing all items charged to their account on or before the date on which they are due. Any items not returned or renewed on time are considered lost. Multiple lost items on the same patron account may result in borrowing privileges being suspended.
If you believe that you have lost an item or you have questions about this policy, contact Sarah Camille Wilson, Head of Library Operations, at (802) 651-5935 or swilson@champlain.edu
Champlain College students, faculty, and staff can renew books online:
For more information about current loan policies, contact Sarah Camille Wilson, Head of Library Operations, at (802) 651-5935 or swilson@champlain.edu
Champlain College students and employees may borrow books when visiting University of Vermont’s Howe Library and Saint Michael’s College’s Durick Library through our reciprocal borrowing agreement with those institutions. Additionally, Champlain College faculty members may visit most other academic libraries in Vermont and borrow books if they request a VCAL (Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries) card from the Champlain College Library in advance.
To learn more or to request a VCAL card, visit the Reciprocal Borrow and Interlibrary Loan page or place an Interlibrary Loan request.
University of Vermont and St. Michael’s College students and employees may check out most print books from the Champlain College Library. To establish borrowing privileges with Champlain College Library, bring your student or employee ID to the library’s front desk to have an account created.
Online resources are available to all Champlain students, faculty, and staff, both on- and off-campus. Users will typically be asked to log in using their Champlain username and password to access online resources.