Library Cards
The library does not issue its own ID cards; any photo ID can be used to access your account and check out items.
Alumni Patronship
Alumni of San Jose Bible College, San Jose Christian College, and William Jessup University are eligible for complimentary library patronship. This service is designed to support alumni research and study endeavors. Alumni patrons may check out five items for three weeks and access our library databases while on campus.
Alumni may utilize the library’s open study spaces, study rooms, and the Innovation Center.
Community Patronship
You can access our library as a community patron for an annual fee of $50. This patronship is intended for research and study, and we welcome you to use the open study spaces throughout the library. Community patrons may check out five items for three weeks and access our library databases while on campus.
Community patrons cannot access study rooms, the Innovation Center, or printing services.
For inquiries about using other campus facilities, please contact events@jessup.edu. If you need more information about library services, email library@jessup.edu.
Loan Limits and Duration
Each Jessup student, staff, and faculty member can check out up to 15 items at once. Community patrons and alumni can check out any five non-equipment items.
Our loan periods are:
| Item Type | Loan Duration |
| Books | Two (2) weeks with three (3) renewals |
| Equipment | Three (3) days with one (1) renewal |
| Media (DVDs) | Seven (7) days with one (1) renewal |
| Reference | In-library use only |
| Periodicals | In-library use only |
Taking materials out of the library without checking them out is considered stealing. Such behavior will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the student handbook.
Renewals
The library system automatically processes available renewals three days before an item is due. Patrons will receive a notification of automated renewal. If no renewals are available, patrons will receive a due date notifications 48 and 24 hours before an item is due.
Holds
Students and staff can place a hold on checked-out items to prevent renewal. Once the item is returned, an email notification is automatically sent to the patron who placed the hold. The item will then be held on the holds shelf for one week; after this period, the hold will be canceled. If a hold is placed on an item currently in the stacks, library staff will retrieve it for pick-up at the Circulation Desk.
Alumni and community patrons are unable to place holds because our holds system requires active university authentication credentials.
Interlibrary Loans (ILL)
Interlibrary loans are available for students, staff, and faculty only. We do not recommend using ILL for required course textbooks. More information about Interlibrary Loans can be found here.
Overdue Items and Fines
The library no longer charges overdue or late fees. However, we still charge fees for lost or severely damaged items.
If an item is 7 days overdue, it is considered lost.
Lost Or Damaged Items
If you lose or damage library materials, please notify the library immediately. You will be charged a $25 service fee for lost items, plus the replacement cost. For students, this fee will be applied to your student account. For non-students, your library account will be deactivated until the charge is resolved.
Claims Returned Policy
If you believe you’ve returned an item that still appears on your account, please notify us. We’ll mark the item as “claimed returned” in our system to immediately stop any accruing fines and add it to our search list. Library staff regularly process this list.
Items that remain unfound after several search attempts will ultimately be considered lost.
Spaces Policies (Rocklin Branch)
Study Rooms
Our 6 study rooms are for students, faculty, staff, and university alumni (see below). Each patron may book a study room for up to 3 hours per day, as far as 2 weeks in advance. Bookings that exceed this limit will be canceled. Reservations can be made via our study rooms portal. Special requests can be made by emailing library@jessup.edu.
Media Lab
Located on the second floor, the Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Media Lab offers Mac computers, dynamic workspaces, and collaborative seating for student use. Please note that this space is also used for instruction; professors may ask you to vacate the area during a class session. You can check the Media Lab’s availability on our hours portal.
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab in ACAD 100 is available to students 24/7 via student ID card access. Although it functions as a classroom throughout the day, this lab offers a convenient option for students requiring computer and printing access outside of library hours.
Innovation Center
The goal of the Innovation Center is create, collaborate, and connect. The Center is located on the second floor of the library. It contains 3D printers, a laser cutter, a Cricut and other tools. The innovation Center is for student, staff, and alumni use only at this time.
Computer & Internet Usage
All computer and internet use in the library must comply with William Jessup University’s network policies. Library staff may set restrictions, such as time limits or types of use, on library equipment. While we respect individual privacy, library staff reserve the right to monitor computer workstation use to ensure adherence to library policies.
Community patrons will not be given their own computer login, but may use the Guest wifi network. See staff for login information.
Remote Access
Library databases are accessible from anywhere in the world. To access databases, you must start your search from a Jessup library site. When prompted, sign in with your Jessup Google account. Our licenses only allow off-campus access for students, faculty, and staff.
Confidentiality
By federal law, library registration files and circulation records are confidential to protect an individual’s right to privacy. Staff may not give out any personally identifiable information to other students or to the public unless the student provides written consent specifying the records to be disclosed and the specific recipient. Unpaid library debts or financial records may be disclosed on a need-to-know basis to relevant university officials.
Tutoring
Information about tutoring for Jessup students is available through the Academic Achievement Center.
If you are a non-Jessup student who seeks to tutor or be tutored, you may not use library space and must contact events@jessup.edu if you’d like to rent a space on campus.
Food
We recommend that meals be eaten in the Crawford Commons rather than in the library. The Commons has a kitchenette, tables, and trash cans for your convenience. You may also find the Commons a pleasant place for studying. Covered drinks and snacks are permitted in the library.
Noise
Please be mindful that conversations at the downstairs tables and along the upstairs balcony can carry. To help manage noise levels, groups of four or more are encouraged to book a study room. Study rooms are available to all students and staff for up to three hours a day; since they are popular and limited, booking ahead is highly recommended.
For those needing a silent space, our dedicated Quiet Study Area is perfect for solitary study.
We also ask that you take cell phone conversations outside the library to avoid disrupting others. Please consider your fellow students in all things.
Donations
Information about donations can be found on our Giving to the Library page.
Book Sales
The Library will no longer be doing large annual book sales.