The CPTC Library has a variety of books, eBooks, media and equipment available to students, faculty, and staff to borrow, to support teaching and learning throughout all of the College's programs. Below you will find detailed information about borrowing policies and procedures. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 253-589-5544 or cptclibrary@cptc.edu.
Loan periods for library items are determined by item type and student category:
Physical items such as books and DVDs may be found by searching the Library Catalog. If you would like to place a hold request on an item, simply login to the catalog with your Canvas username and password. The Library Staff will retrieve the item for you and place it on reserve for one week. You will receive an email notification through your student email when the item is available for pick up during open hours.
Please note that items such as laptops and other equipment are not available for hold requests through the catalog and must be requested via email, phone, or in-person.
Library books and DVDs can be returned to the Circulation Desk during open hours or to the Book Return Box located on the East side of Building 15 in the driveway (facing Building 14).
Equipment such as laptops and calculators must be returned to the Circulation Desk during open hours.
While the the Library does not charge daily overdue fees, item replacement charges will be added to student accounts in ctcLink once items are assumed "lost" according to the following schedule:
books from general collection = 28 days overdue
textbooks from Course Reserves or NWC&THS = 14 days overdue
laptops = 14 days overdue
Any questions regarding overdues, loans, or fees can be directed to (253) 589-5544 or cptclibrary@cptc.edu.
Check your CPTC email for notices from the library concerning recalls, holds, overdue and billing notices.
CPTC participates in a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with other Washington State community and technical colleges to offer students across the State convenient access to a larger number of library resources that support teaching and learning.
If the CPTC Library does not have the items you are looking for but they are available at another Washington community or technical college, you may borrow items from those other libraries. Please see the file below for more details or contact Library Staff with additional questions.
Interlibrary loans are only available to CPTC Faculty and Staff at this time. Please direct all interlibrary loan requests to the Faculty Librarian, who may be reached at (253) 589-6067 or pearl.desure@cptc.edu.