FAQs (click to expand)
Can I check out periodicals or reference books?
Unbound periodicals and non-barcoded items do not circulate.
Reference books, bound periodical volumes, and other non-circulating materials may only be borrowed after obtaining special permission from the Research Help Desk or the Music Center Desk.
For more information, see the Special Permissions policy located on the Library's Circulation Policy page
Can I print from my personal laptop in the Library?
Printing from personal laptops is not available at this time, however, there are 3 quick print stations located on the main floor of the library; two to the right of the Circulation Desk and one to the left of the Research Help Desk.
Can I recall an item that is currently checked out?
You can recall an item that is checked out:
- Locate the item you want in the library catalog
- Click Recall on the right side bar
- Log-in using your Ithaca College ID number and last name
- Click on the Recall icon in the list of actions
- Enter Ithaca College ID number and click on Submit
Students, faculty or staff may initiate a recall for an item at any time. Recalled books and scores will be due back on the original due date or in 3 weeks, whichever occurs first. Multimedia materials may also be recalled (DVDs, CDs) but the due date will not be adjusted due to the shorter loan periods. Items recalled by library staff to be placed on course reserve are due back in 7 days, or on the original due date, whichever occurs first.
Can information about a student's library account be shared with a parent or guardian?
New York CPLR 4509 prohibits library staff from releasing Library records, which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of the college, including but not limited to records related to the circulation of library materials .
This information can only be disclosed upon request or consent of the user. So, a student will need to grant the library permission in advance, before the library will release his/her account information.
This information can only be disclosed upon request or consent of the user. So, a student will need to grant the library permission in advance, before the library will release his/her account information.
Does the Library accept credit card payments for fines/fees?
Credit cards are not accepted at this time, however, money may be transferred from a credit card to ID Express at ithaca.managemyid.com, and then paid at the Circulation Desk.
Does the library have a color printer?
Yes, the self-serve color printer is to the right of the Circulation Desk. It can print PDF, JPG or TIFF formats, as well as black and white, for 30 cents a copy. It also scans in black and white or color, at no charge. To print in color, follow these steps:
- Select "Media Print Text" from the Home menu
- Insert USB flash drive. If there are a lot of files, this process may take a few minutes.
- Select From List either a folder and/or a file.
- Press Save, put the correct coinage in the coin box and press the green copy button.
Does the Library have copies of textbooks?
As a general rule, the Library does not collect textbooks for courses offered at the College. This is not because we are trying to make students' financial situations more challenging.
During a typical academic year, there are approximately 2800 undergraduate and 450 graduate courses taught at IC. Using 3 texts as the average required for each course, this equals approximately 9750 books. Also, textbooks tend to be frequently updated.
In recent academic years, the Library budget has allowed for the purchase approximately 5,800 new books and ebooks to support the current research needs of all departments and programs on campus.
We do not have the funds to purchase current textbooks, while at the same time supporting student and faculty research needs.
Faculty sometimes place copies of textbooks or chapters from texts on reserve or ereserve. If you’re not sure whether your professor has put your course’s textbook on reserve, search the Reserves site to see what is available.
Please note that, as academic libraries generally do not purchase textbooks, they are not available on interlibrary loan. The IC Library does not fill Interlibrary Loan requests for textbooks in current use at the College.
The Ithaca College Bookstore provides a rental service and sells textbooks. Additional rental/purchase sites:
Chegg
CampusBookRentals.com
CengageBrain
BookRenter
Half.com
Amazon also rents textbooks as of Fall 2012.
During a typical academic year, there are approximately 2800 undergraduate and 450 graduate courses taught at IC. Using 3 texts as the average required for each course, this equals approximately 9750 books. Also, textbooks tend to be frequently updated.
In recent academic years, the Library budget has allowed for the purchase approximately 5,800 new books and ebooks to support the current research needs of all departments and programs on campus.
We do not have the funds to purchase current textbooks, while at the same time supporting student and faculty research needs.
Faculty sometimes place copies of textbooks or chapters from texts on reserve or ereserve. If you’re not sure whether your professor has put your course’s textbook on reserve, search the Reserves site to see what is available.
Please note that, as academic libraries generally do not purchase textbooks, they are not available on interlibrary loan. The IC Library does not fill Interlibrary Loan requests for textbooks in current use at the College.
The Ithaca College Bookstore provides a rental service and sells textbooks. Additional rental/purchase sites:
Chegg
CampusBookRentals.com
CengageBrain
BookRenter
Half.com
Amazon also rents textbooks as of Fall 2012.
For how long may I check out a cd/dvd, score, book, laptop,or an item on reserve?
See our Circulation Policy page which provides detailed information on loan periods for patron and material types.
How are books organized in the Library of Congress classification system?
How can I find out when a library item is due?
You can find the due date for any item by looking at its record in the catalog.
By logging into your IC Library Account, you can see the due dates of items you have borrowed.
By logging into your IC Library Account, you can see the due dates of items you have borrowed.
How many public computers are in the Library?
There are approximately 75 desktop PCs in the Library , 21 laptops and 2 iPads that can be borrowed for 6-hour use in the Library. Laptops can be checked out at the Circulation Desk. We also check out cords to connect laptops with power outlets. The desktop PCs are located in the following areas:
- on the 3rd floor - along the north (Lake) side
- in Room 319
- in the Multimedia Listening area
- clustered around the pillars on the Main (2nd) Floor
I can't access an E-reserve for my class.
All E-reserves are now accessed via Sakai. Users log-in with their Netpass e-mail username and password.
If I return an item that has a "lost" status, will the replacement fee be refunded?
- Yes, for the replacement cost if items are returned within 44 days, before being billed to the Office of Student Financial Services
- Items are not refundable after being sent to the Office of Student Financial Services
- Lost or overdue items remain the property of the Ithaca College Library and must be returned if subsequently located after 44 days
Is it possible to place a "hold" on a reserve book or a laptop that is checked out?
If you need a reserve book or a laptop that is currently checked out, the Circulation Desk can send you a cell phone text message when the item becomes available. You may request this service at the Circulation Desk.
What do I do if I find a damaged book in the stacks?
Please report the damaged book to the Circulation Desk. If pages are missing and there is no second copy or similar edition, try borrowing a copy using Interlibrary Loan.
What if I'm sick and I not able to immediately return my library materials?
Have you already renewed your materials? Remember that students can renew IC Library materials online once, even if they are already overdue.
If you've already renewed, reply to the courtesy/overdue email and let us know the situation. We'll do our best to help you upon reviewing the situation.
Renewal limits and fines will waived in the case of a verifiable family or individual health emergency, or a required appearance in a court of law in accordance with Ithaca College's Attendance Policy.
If you've already renewed, reply to the courtesy/overdue email and let us know the situation. We'll do our best to help you upon reviewing the situation.
Renewal limits and fines will waived in the case of a verifiable family or individual health emergency, or a required appearance in a court of law in accordance with Ithaca College's Attendance Policy.
Where can I look at Ithaca College yearbooks?
Yearbooks are in the Ithaca College Archives . The Archives has yearbooks (the Cayugan) and the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, from the 1920s through 2005. Yearbooks have not been published since 2005. These items do not circulate. To view these items, please call the Archives at (607) 274-3096, or e-mail archives@ithaca.edu for specific hours.