Checking Out A Book

Where
To check out a book, bring it to the Circulation and Reserve Desk. At COA Library the Circulation Desk is located directly next to the entrance.

You will need a valid COA Student Identification card to check out books. If you don't have one, you can get one from the Welcome Center (A-Bldg.). You can check out books from all four colleges: COA, Laney, Merritt and Berkeley City College however you must go to that Library to check out their books.

How Long
For books located in the Circulating Collection, Best Sellers, or Easy Reading the borrowing period is 3 weeks. Reserve and Reference books are library use only and cannot leave the building. 

Request a Book
If the book that you want is checked out, you can ensure that you will be next in line to get it. Ask the library staff to place a hold on the book for you. You can request a hold over the phone (510-748-2120) or via email (COALibrary@peralta.edu). A hold prevents the item from being renewed and will let you know when the book has been returned and is being held for you at the Circulation Desk.  Books are kept on the hold shelf for one week.