Frequently Asked Questions:  ???    

Is the library catalog available off-campus or anywhere there is a connection to the internet?
Yes, connect to the library homepage at www.paloverde.edu/library and click on the "Find a Book, Video,
DVD" link.  

Can I search for videos and DVD's in the library's online catalog?
Certainly. Just go to www.paloverde.edu/library to search the catalog, do a keyword or subject search on the
topic you need and look for the prefix of "VCR" for videos and "DVD" for DVD's.

What if I need a book that isn't in the library?
We will try to borrow it through the interlibrary loan service we have with other libraries. Please allow 7-10 days
minimum for the book to arrive. You can request a book through interlibrary loan by calling (760) 921-5513,
or call the front desk at (760) 921-5518 and ask for June. Unfortunately, we cannot borrow videos or any
audio-visual materials from other libraries.

Can I search for journal or periodical articles from home?
Of course! Connect to the library homepage www.paloverde.edu/library and click on the "Find an Article" link.
You will need the off-campus user ID and password however; call the library during business hours to get them. To find a particular journal title click on the "Find a particular, magazine, journal or newspaper" link and enter the periodical title. If the journal issues are online, a list of databases will appear. Choose one of the databases to access the journal online.

How do I get a library card?
Library cards are free to all students. Stop by the library and fill out a simple application, show a form of I.D.;
and you can receive a card on the spot and start borrowing library materials. Library cards are also available for free
to local residents with a form of I.D. Call for details if you are a non-resident.

How long can I borrow items?
You may check books out for two weeks; videos and DVD's for one week.

Can I renew items if I need them longer?
Yes, call us at 921-5518 to renew by phone, or stop by the library (you do not need to bring in your items to
renew them).

What if I forget to bring back my items on the due date?
Overdue fines on books are 10 cents per day, on videos and DVD's the fine is one dollar per day.

What if I don't return my items, and don't pay the fines?
You may not be able to register for classes or receive a transcript.                                                            

Can I make copies in the library? How much is each copy?
Yes, a black-and-white copy is 5 cents per page.

Does the library have a color copier? Does the library have a color printer?
The library doesn't have a color copier at this time, but you can print in color. Pages printed in color are 25 cents
per page.  

Why doesn't the library carry recent best-sellers and lots of fiction?
A college library must support the curriculum of the classes the college offers. The public library should
be able to meet your recreational reading needs.