About the Library

CGCC students and employees obtain library privileges by presenting their CGCC ID card at the Circulation desk. Your ID card is valid at all Maricopa Community Colleges, and you are responsible for any use of it, unless you report it lost.

Maricopa County community residents 18 years old and older are eligible for Community Borrowing privileges at the MCCCD Libraries (not including electronic resources). To establish an account, start by registering here (You must be On-Campus to access this link) to get an MEID number. Bring it, along with a valid photo ID and something with your current address, to the Pecos Library or Williams Library Circulation desk. All Community Borrower accounts are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and may be renewed upon request.

Loan Periods

Loan Periods

We charge fines for late reserve materials:

Materials automatically go into Lost status if not returned within the days listed:

Calculator Checkout:

• Calculators are available on a 1st come first serve basis for currently enrolled CGCC students only.
• Calculators are for semester-long use.
• If you need a calculator please visit the Pecos and Williams circulation desk.
   

Laptop Checkout

• Laptops are available on a 1st come first serve basis for currently enrolled CGCC students only.
• Any student who wants to use a laptop from the Library must complete an acknowledgement form that includes borrowing guidelines and overall replacement or repair costs.
• Laptops for will have basic programs, such as Word and the usual internet browsers, and Respondus lockdown browser.
• Laptops for semester long use will allow students to download items/programs that they need for their classes. Once the computers are returned to the Library, IT will clean/reset them. Students are responsible for saving their work as it will not remain on the computer.
• Laptops for in-library use will delete all student content once the student logs off. Students are responsible for saving their work to the cloud or a device.
• If students need technology assistance with the Laptops, they will be directed to the Student Computer Lab for help.
• If you are in need of a laptop please visit the Pecos and Williams circulation desk.

Lost Materials

We charge fair market cost for the replacement of any lost item.

For information about overdue, damaged and lost material, and fines, call the CGCC Library Circulation desk.

Damaged Materials

We charge for the cost of any repair required on material that has been damaged while charged out to patrons. Fees will be determined by the Technical Services Librarian.

Your ID Card serves double duty as your library card, valid for the semester in which you’re enrolled. You can get your ID Card at the Coyote Center on the Pecos Campus.

You can also use the MEID number on your ID Card to access library databases remotely online, the same way you log into My.Maricopa and Canvas. You can access the District Library Databases here.

Closing Procedures

• Closing procedures begin 30 minutes before the stated closing time. For example, if the library closes at 9:00pm, then closing procedures start at 8:30 pm.
• Anyone entering the library during this time will be notified that the library is closing.
• Because clocks may vary throughout the library, the clock behind the Circulation Desk is designated as the official time.
• Circulation/Reserve Desk services will end 15 minutes prior to closing. All materials must be checked out and returned before this time.
• Computer usage, including printing, must be completed 15 minutes prior to closing.

Have a question? Visit the Chandler-Gilbert Library FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions.

Explore CGCC Library Archives to discover historical materials and collections.

Collection Development Policy

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Library’s collection development policy describes the goals and purpose of the diverse materials collections found at the Pecos and Williams Libraries, including how we select, develop and maintain the collections.

CGCC Library's Collection Development Policy and Material Review

Maricopa County community residents 18 years old and older are eligible for Community Borrowing privileges at the MCCCD Libraries (not including electronic resources). To establish an account, start by registering here (You must be On-Campus to access this link) to get an MEID number. Bring it, along with a valid photo ID and something with your current address, to the Pecos Library or Williams Library Circulation desk. All Community Borrower accounts are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and may be renewed upon request. 

Community members are welcome to use the library. It is an academic library focused on college curriculum and student learning. Some spaces and materials are for student access only.