Frequently Asked Questions about the Library
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Library cards: How do I get a library card?
Your library card for Chemeketa is your Chemeketa ID card. CCRLS public library cards can be used to request public library books or obtain a Partners' card. For information about obtaining cards, please see the Borrower Services page.
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Textbooks: Does the library have my textbook?
- Instructors or programs may place copies of textbooks on academic reserve in the library
- To see whether the library has your textbook, use the course reserves search to look up your course number (example: ART205)
- Most textbook reserves check out on your ID card for two hours of in-library use
- Books with AD, TRIO, or VESL are for students in certain programs and check out for the term
The College has a Textbook Lending Library that is housed in the library on academic reserve. These books check out for the entire term.
- You can recognize them in the library course reserves search by call numbers that start with "CL"
- For details please see the Affordable Textbooks page
The library does not purchase the textbooks for Chemeketa courses.
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Computers: Do you have computers I can use?
Yes. Please see the the Computer Services page for full information.
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Copying: Where can I make copies? How much do they cost?
On Salem campus:
- Three black and white photocopy machines in the Library Print Center
- Copies cost $.05 per page
On the Yamhill Valley Campus:
- The library has one copier
- Copies cost $.05 per page
Color Copies:
- The Chemeketa Copy Center (Building 43, Salem campus) has a color copier/printer
- Color copies/prints are $.50
- Generally the Copy Center is unable to do while-you-wait copying; materials must be left or e-mailed
- For more information please contact the Copy Center at 503.399.5166
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Printing: Can I print from computers in the library?
Yes. Printing costs $.05 per page. For full information on our printing system, please see About Printing and Copying at Chemeketa.
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Scanners: Does the library have scanners I can use?
At Salem Campus:
- Scanners for student use are at Academic Station 01 and Student Station 25
- Help from an instructional assistant is available if needed
- Scanning for oversize items is available; please ask the instructional assistant at help desk one.
At the Yamhill Valley Campus:
- Scanner in the Student Lab at Computer #27
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Wireless network: How do I access the wireless network?
If you have a previous connection to CCCStudent or CCCEmployee, forget it on your device.
- Connect to the network CCC-Connect
- You will be redirected to a login page (wifi.chemeketa.edu)
- Use your My Chemeketa username and password to log in
- Follow the instructions presented
- Once you have completed the process, use the CCCStudent or CCCEmployee network
Visitors should ask for assistance at the Circulation desk.
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Wireless network: Can I print from the wireless network?
Yes. For information please see our Wireless Printing page.
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Off campus access: Can I access your electronic resources from off campus?
Yes, from the library search on the home page or from the library's Database page. You will need your My Chemeketa user name and password as a login.
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Do you have electronic books?
Yes. For more information please see our About E-Books page.
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Fines: Can I pay library fines or fees online?
Not at this time, but you can pay over the phone. Please contact the circulation desk at 503.399.5043.