Services: Borrowing: Home

Physical Library materials are checked out at the Library Services Desk on the main level. A valid Library Card is required for borrowing and must be presented at the time of checkout. See user groups below for additional information on Library Card details.

The borrower is responsible for all items listed on their account. Unauthorized removal of Library materials without checkout or Library Staff approval is a violation of Cedar Crest College’s Code of Conduct.

For information about requesting a physical or digital item from another library, please see our Interlibrary Loan page.

General Borrowing Policies

• Renewals can be requested in person, by email at library@cedarcrest.edu, or by phone at: 610 606-4605.
• Course Reserve materials are restricted to use within the Library, unless otherwise noted.
• Library Archive materials are restricted to use within the Library and may only be checked out with special permission from Library Staff.
• Children’s and Young Adult materials are available for check out in the #WeRead360 Library house in Curtis Hall, Room 131.

User Policies

Students

• The barcode on the back of the Cedar Crest ID card automatically becomes the Library Card.
• Students may check out books for 21 days and may request renewal of use.

Faculty/Staff

• The barcode on the back of the Cedar Crest ID card automatically becomes the Library Card.
• Faculty/staff have a 182-day lending period for books.

Alumnae/i

• A valid photo ID is required to obtain a Library Card with lifetime borrowing privileges.
• Library staff will confirm alumni status using registration records before issuing an alumni library card.
• Books may be borrowed for 21 days with no renewal.

LVAIC Members

• A current college ID from DeSales University, Lafayette College, Moravian University, Muhlenberg College, or Lehigh University is required to obtain and maintain a Library Card - these cards annually expire on May 15.
• Books may be borrowed for 21 days with no renewal.

Salvaggio Academy Students

• A signed parent permission form is required for K-5 students to obtain a Library card - these cards annually expire.
• Books may be borrowed during a facilitated Library Class and are expected to be returned at the next scheduled Class.

Community Members

• A valid photo ID is necessary to obtain a Library Card.
• Building access and material use is limited to 9am-9pm.
• Books may be borrowed for 21 days with no renewal.

Fines and Fees

Cressman is a Fine Free Library! There are no fines accrued for overdue materials.

Overdue notices are sent by email once the due date has passed, and materials will be considered lost if not returned within 3 weeks of that due date. An invoice will be issued to the borrower’s account if no communication is made. The invoice will be cleared upon the item’s return.

Borrowers from all user groups will be charged a replacement fee plus a $10 processing fee for lost or damaged items checked out to their account. Damaged items will be assessed individually. Charges may include repair or full replacement costs. If a replacement copy of a lost or damaged item is purchased, the invoice will be cleared from the account. If a lost item is found within one year of payment or replacement, returned to the Library, and found to be in good condition, the replacement cost will be refunded.

Privacy

The Library is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Library records are maintained solely for the purpose of supporting library operations and services and are treated as confidential information.

For more information on confidential records, privacy practices, and user rights, please reach out to the library at library@cedarcrest.edu.