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Q.CLIO lists a book as "Offsite." How can I get a copy of it?

Q.How do I check out library materials?

Q.How do I learn more about the multimedia collections (film, video, sound recordings, etc.) at Columbia Libraries?

Q.How long can I borrow Offsite serials from ReCAP?

Q.I am a graduate of Columbia University and I want to get my alumni ID card. Can I do this by mail?

Q.I am a graduate of Columbia University. May I use Columbia's libraries?

Q.I am a student at a university in another state, and will be visiting New York next month. May I use Columbia's libraries during my visit?

Q.I am a student at a university in the New York City area. May I use Columbia's libraries?

Q.I am affiliated with Jewish Theological Seminary. May I borrow materials from Columbia's libraries?

Q.I am not affiliated with Columbia University. How can I use U.S. Federal government or New York State government documents at Columbia?

Q.I borrowed a book from Columbia Libraries and now I’ve lost it, what should I do?

Q.I do not have my Columbia University ID or Library readers card. How can I get into Columbia's libraries?

Q.I received a bill for overdue books that is incorrect. What should I do?

Q.I received a notice for a book I already returned. What should I do?

Q.I urgently need a book that is checked out. How can I request it?

Q.Is my spouse or domestic partner able to use Columbia's libraries?

Q.May I ask someone else to check out a book for me with my ID card?

Q.May I renew my books online?

Q.May I use Columbia's libraries if I am not a student, professor, or staff member at another academic institution?

Q.My institution is a member of SHARES. May I use Columbia's libraries?

Q.What are Course Reserves and where can I access these resources?

Q.What are the overdue item fines and fees?

Q.What does it mean when a book is “non-circulating”?

Q.What is My Library Account?

Q.What is a call number? How can I locate a book using a call number?

Q.What should I do if I can't find a book?

Q.Where can I pay my fines and fees?

Q.Where can I return books? Do I have to return books to the library where I borrowed them?

Q.Why can't I check out a book?

Q.Why can't I renew this book that is checked out to me?



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