All of Southwestern library materials and computers are available to anyone for in-library use.

Anyone who has a current COASTLINE library card may:

• Check materials out from the Southwestern library
• Borrow materials from other COASTLINE libraries
• Request interlibrary loans
• Access online databases on or off campus via the library's Web page.

Exceptions:

• Fines/charges:
  • Currently enrolled students, current faculty, and staff of the Southwestern college community in Coos and Curry counties: When fines/charges owed to COASTLINE libraries total more than $5, borrowing privileges are restricted to Southwestern library owned materials.
  • Other patrons: When fines/charges owed to COASTLINE libraries total more than $5, borrowing privileges are suspended.
  • Guests: Guest card holders are subject to the same fines/charges restrictions as non-students.
• Interlibrary Loans (ILL):
  • Currently enrolled students, current faculty, and staff of the Southwestern college community in Coos and Curry counties: ILL service is free to all Southwestern students/staff/faculty to a maximum of $10 per item. When charges exceed $10, the patron will be notified and can cancel request or pay the amount charged. The library will pay a maximum of $30 per term for each patron.
  • Other patrons: There is a $2 fee to pay for shipping and handling when requesting a book/media. There is a $10 pre-authorization for periodical articles in the event that the only libraries filling the request charge a fee for their services.

The library patron's right to privacy is respected. For details, see Confidentiality of Library Patron Records.