Library Cards
Students, faculty and staff use their college IDs to check out materials and to request magazines. There is an ID station located adjacent to the circulation desk. If you are a student, you will need to have a copy of your full schedule (with your ID number) and a photo ID in order to get your college ID. There is no charge for your first ID but there is a $10 replacement fee.
Checkout and Renewal of Materials
Books and other materials can be renewed if no one else has a request on them. You can renew JJC items at the circulation desk, on the computer catalog, or by calling (815) 280-2665.
The following loan periods apply:
- Books and Playaways:
Student and staff - 4 weeks
Faculty - 16 weeks
- Records and CDs:
Student and staff - 4 weeks
- Videos and DVDs:
Student and staff - 1 week
Overdue Fines/Lost Materials
A restriction will be placed on your library and college records if overdue materials aren't returned. This will hold up your transcripts, grades and registration. Overdue materials are 10 cents a day, with these exceptions:
- There is a $1 per day fine for any reserve material that is overdue.
- Textbooks returned after the 3 hour time limit or removed trom the library will be charged a fine of $1 per hour. After 1 day, a restriction is placed on the student's record.
- Long overdue material fines will not exceed the retail value of the item.
- Lost materials are replaced at the retail value of the item, plus a $10 processing fee.