Library ServicesThe libraries at Becker College offer a wide range of services that are designed to assist students, faculty members and the entire college community. The use of all library services requires a valid Becker College ID.Circulating CollectionThe circulating collection is made up of books, vertical file collection, and phonographic records. Materials can be charged out for three weeks and renewed for one additional week. Materials that have been renewed can be recalled if needed by another library user.Reference books, periodicals/newspapers, reserve materials and audiovisual materials can only be used in the library. HoldsLibrary users are able to place a hold on items that are checked out by other users. Users placing a hold on an item will be contacted when the item has been returned. Materials will be kept at the circulation desk for one week after notification has been made.The library will also hold (keep items at the circulation desk) up to five items for three days for a library user. Reserve CollectionMaterials that faculty want their students to use are often placed on the reserve shelf located behind the circulation desk. Students must present a valid Becker ID to check reserve materials out. Students are allowed to check out one item at a time for a two-hour loan. Reserve materials can only be used in the library.Interlibrary LoanThere are times when the Swan and Ruska libraries will not have a particular item that you are looking for. In those instances you may use our Interlibrary Loan service to retrieve the book or periodical article that you need. Library collections from across the state to across the nation are made available to Becker students through our Interlibrary loan service. Pleases speak to a library staff person about making a request.
Becker College is a member of the Academic Resource Collaborative (ARC), a coalition of academic, public, and special libraries working together to facilitate the sharing of resources and services for the benefit of their collective users. Becker College students can use ARC for interlibrary loans, and access to several member libraries. |