Frequently Asked Questions

Student ID cards are available to students at the Registration Center at no charge.

Yes, study rooms are located in the atrium of the library and are available on a first come first serve basis. To use a study room please check at the circulation desk.

Instructor’s materials are on Reserve at the Circulation Desk. Instructor’s name, course number, and the name of material on reserve is necessary in order to locate the item(s) you wish to use. A Schoolcraft student photo ID is required to check out or to use reserve material. Most reserve material is used in the library and cannot be removed from the library.

A Schoolcraft College student ID or other photo ID for community members.

The Schoolcraft College Library does not generally purchase textbooks, but double check our Library catalog.

Our funds are limited, and purchasing textbooks may preclude the purchase of other important library materials. Some textbooks are also available for student use in the Learning Center (LC).

For information about which books will be used as textbooks, please check the Schoolcraft College Bookstore.

The Library does not automatically place textbooks on Reserve in the Library. Textbooks and other course materials are put on Reserve at the request of the instructor.

Faculty may ask that their personal copies of materials or books owned by the Library be placed on Reserve.

Students may also search for Reserve materials by using the Library Catalog.

Reserve materials are usually used in the Library only. If the materials you need are not in our Library, the librarian will help explore the availability of other libraries materials with you.

Textbooks should be purchased from the campus bookstore to be sure that you are purchasing the right materials.

For the Schoolcraft College Bookstore’s location, hours, and detailed textbook information, please visit the bookstore’s website.

7 items maximum, some restrictions may apply. For exceptions check with a librarian.

To renew your items before they are due, call (734) 462-4440.

The library is fines free. However, replacement fees are charged for any library items that are lost.

In order to use the library computers, students need a Schoolcraft ID card and/or a photo ID

Not officially, however, a scanner is available at the reference desk. Please check with a librarian.

No.

Yes, there are two photocopiers available to all patrons. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is responsible for any infringement.

No.