Library Policies

Library materials can be borrowed from the books collection, reserve collection, media collection, and equipment collection by current students, faculty, and staff of Cal Maritime. Check out items at the Help Desk in the Cal Maritime Library.

For questions about borrowing, contact Pamela Baird or Mark Stackpole.

Materials covered by this policy include: books, audiobooks, oversize/folio items, best sellers, and graphic novels.

You may renew books in person, through the library website, or by phone (707) 654-1090. Items may not be renewed if requested by another library user.

The Library does not charge overdue fines for books and audiobooks. Materials more than 60 days past due will be considered lost and a replacement fee will be charged.

Materials on reserve include primary course textbooks, media such as DVDs, and seven-day reserve materials.

* Two-hour reserves checked out in the last 2 hours the Library is open can be kept overnight and are due one hour after the library is  next open. For example, materials checked out after 3 pm Friday are due by 3 pm Sunday.
** Fines will not be charged unless they exceed $15 in a semester.

Materials covered by this policy include: DVDs, Blu-Rays, Games & Puzzles.

The Library does not charge overdue fines for media items. Materials more than 60 days past due will be considered lost and a replacement fee will be charged.

Equipment includes computers, cameras, calculators, and a variety of other materials to support student learning.

* 4 hour / overnight equipment that is checked out in the last 4 hours the Library is open can be kept overnight and is due one hour after the library is next open. For example, equipment checked out after 1 pm Friday is due by 3 pm Sunday.
** Fines will not be charged unless they exceed $15 in a semester.

All borrowers are responsible for damaged and lost devices or parts. Any damage to the equipment will be noted on the borrower's record and billed accordingly.

All equipment may be used outside the Library. All equipment should be returned at the Library Help Desk, not via the Book Drop.

Physical items, such as books, DVDs, or CDs, not found at the Cal Maritime Library may be requested through CSU+.

All Cal Maritime patrons, whether students, staff, or faculty, have the same CSU+ borrowing terms. They are:

CSU+ book or media or any other Interlibrary Loan material more than 14 days overdue will be considered lost and charged the Replacement Fee.

Physical materials not available at Cal Maritime or through CSU+ may be requested online through this form.

Duration of loan and renewal policies for materials outside on CSU+ are determined by the lending institution.

Once a borrower has accrued fees of $25 or more, borrowing privileges will be suspended. For students, a hold will be placed on their academic records until overdue items are returned or fees are paid.

The replacement charge for lost materials (books, AV, etc.) is $115.00 minimum. The replacement charge for lost equipment varies and can be found on the Equipment Guide. All Cal Maritime students, faculty and staff are responsible for replacement costs of lost or damaged materials or equipment.

With prior approval of library staff, a borrower may replace lost or damaged material with an exact copy paid for at their expense.

For questions about replacement fees, contact Pamela Baird (707-654-1098) or Mark Stackpole (707-654-1092).