Pacific University Libraries' and Summit's physical collections are currently unavailable, but we’ll do our best to get research materials to you. Please keep library materials and return once the Libraries have reopened. No fines or fees will be incurred. For more, visit lib.pacificu.edu/covid-19/
Loans
Pacific Community
You can have Pacific items delivered to Forest Grove or Hillsboro campus. You'll be emailed when your item is ready and we'll hold it for 7 days. Of course, you can also browse the shelves yourself!
| Borrower | Item | Checkout | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students & Staff | Book | 3 weeks | 2 loan periods |
| Media | 6 days | 1 loan period | |
| Reserves | 2 hours, 4 hours, 2 days, or 7 days | None | |
| Laptops | 4 hours | 1 loan period | |
| Summit Loan | 6 weeks | None | |
| Interlibrary Loan | Varied | Varied | |
| Faculty | Book | 1 semester | 2 loan periods |
| Media | 6 days | 1 loan period | |
| Reserves | 2 hours, 4 hours, 2 days, or 7 days | None | |
| Laptops | 4 hours | 1 loan period | |
| Summit Loan | 6 weeks | None | |
| Interlibrary Loan | Varied | Varied | |
| Faculty Emeritus & Creighton Honored Retirees Emeritus faculty or honored retiree status managed by UIS. |
Book | 3 weeks, 5 item limit | 2 loan periods |
| Media | 6 days, 5 item limit | 1 loan period | |
| Summit Loan | 6 weeks, 5 item limit | None | |
| Interlibrary Loan | Varied, 5 item limit | Varied | |
| Alumni & Family Limit 5 per checkout with Alumni/Family card. |
Book | 3 weeks | 2 loan periods |
| Media | 6 days | 1 loan period |
Visitors
We encourage visitors to use our collections in-house. To borrow or use computers, please visit Circulation. Eligible groups can borrow books for 3 weeks and media for 6 days.
| Affiliation | What to Bring | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Summit Patrons | Member Library ID | None |
| Sponsored Guest | Boxer Card or Photo ID | Depends on Sponsorship |
| Portland Academic Health Sciences Libraries | Current ID from a member library | Depends on member library |
| Washington County Cooperative Library Services | Photo ID and a signed referral letter from a WCCLS Library with your name, address, telephone number and email address. Referral must be dated the same day as your visit. | |
| Early Learning Community | Signed permission from legal guardian | 5 items |
Fines & Fees
As a courtesy to other library users, please return your items by the due date. After 30 days you will be charged a replacement fee of $75 plus a $15 processing fee.
Repeated instances of lateness may result in suspension or loss of borrowing privileges.