Library Card

Your SVC ID card is you library card. Current SVC students, faculty and staff may obtain a library barcode at the Circulation Services desk.

Privileges

You can borrow circulating materials from either the Mount Vernon or Whidbey Campus Libraries of Skagit Valley College. You can obtain an ID and password for remote (off-campus) access to other electronic resources, such as such as EBSCOhost, and ProQuest Direct. You can also request materials from other libraries through InterLibrary Loan Services, available at the Reference Services desk.

Loan Periods

Loan periods vary according to the type of material borrowed. The loan period for books is 21 days. Books can be renewed for one additional 21-day period unless another user has requested them. Periodicals and videos may be checked out for 3 days with one additional 3-day renewal period. You can renew materials by bringing them to the Circulation Services desk, or by calling 360.416.7837,or 360.378.5322.

Overdue and Lost Materials

All borrowed materials are due on the date due card/stamp. You can obtain information about the items you have checked out by using the view patron information feature accessed via the library web page.

You will receive fine notices via the mail. 

Fines and Other Charges

You are personally responsible for any and all overdue fines and other library charges incurred on your card. 

Loss of Privileges

If you accumulate $20 or more in overdue fines, you will no longer be able to borrow from Skagit Valley College Libraries. If you have any outstanding charges, you will be unable to register for classes.

Lending Your Card to Others

As the card holder of record, you are responsible for all materials borrowed using your card. DO NOT LOAN YOUR CARD TO ANYONE ELSE.  If your card is lost, please notify the library immediately by calling 360.416.7838,or 360.378.5322, so its usage can be blocked.