Faculty and staff from participating member libraries may utilize their CCALD library cards at the Mitchell College Library.
Please first visit your home institution's library to request a CCALD card. With a current CCALD card and a valid photo ID, you may register for privileges at the Mitchell College Library on a semester-by-semester basis during our special services hours.
The following items may not be borrowed by CCALD patrons.
The following services are not extended to CCALD patrons at this time:
The Council of Connecticut Academic Library Directors (CCALD) is a statewide consortium of academic library directors, working together to improve services and access to resources through cooperation. Learn more...
Automated overdue notices will be sent as a courtesy via email.
Material | Loan Period |
Main Book Collection (lower level) | 28 days |
New Books | 14 days |
Children's Books | 14 days |
Oversize & Delicate Books | 3 days |
Reference Books | Library use only |
Newspapers & Periodicals | Library use only |
Books on CD | 14 days |
Videos (DVD & VHS) | 3 days |
Music CDs | 2 days |
A maximum of $25 per item in overdue fines will be assigned. Unpaid fines will be reported to the patron's home institution and may result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
Material | Overdue Fines |
Main Book Collection (lower level) | .10 per day |
New Books | .10 per day |
Children's Books | .10 per day |
Oversize & Delicate Books | $1 per day |
Reference Books | Library use only |
Newspapers & Periodicals | Library use only |
Books on CD | $1 per day |
Videos (DVD & VHS) | $1 per day |
Music CDs | $1 per day |
The following charges apply to items damaged or not returned. Market price prevails when available (this can be higher or lower than the fees listed below). Unpaid replacement fees will be reported to the patron's home institution and may result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
Material | Replacement Fees |
Main Book Collection (lower level) | $25 |
New Books | $25 |
Children's Books | $25 |
Oversize & Delicate Books | $100 |
Reference Books | $100 |
Newspapers & Periodicals | $10 |
Books on CD | $50 |
Videos (DVD & VHS) | $50 |
Music CDs | $25 |