Before you can borrow (check out) an item from the library, you must first have a Vanguard Library account. Please fill out the following form so we can add you to our system.
You can still check out print books from the library. Either send us an email at librarystaff@vanguard.edu or fill out a LibAnswers question form on the homepage with the following information:
If you can send us the link to the catalog record, that'd be helpful. Library staff will check out the book to your account and contact you to set up a pick-up time in front of the library. Library staff will then meet you on the porch on the designated day/time to hand over the book.
Books with a location of Reserves or Reference cannot be checked out.
All books can be returned to one of two library drop boxes - one is located on the library porch and the other is located in the Smith Parking Lot (it's a blue box). You can also mail books to the following address:
Vanguard University Library
55 Fair Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
If you cannot return the book, just let us know. We will work with you!
Books in the Main Stacks:
Check out length: 3 weeks
Limit number: 50 items on account
Renewals: 2 renewals (if not requested by someone else)
Overdue Fines: 25₵ / day
Holds: Books on hold for you will be held for 1 week.
Note: This applies to VU Undergrad Students. The VU Faculty, Staff, and Grad Student check out length is 4 months.
Print Course Reserves have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
Course Reserve Books:
Check out length: 2 hours
Limitations: Reserves cannot leave the Library
Overdue Fines: $1 / hour overdue
Location: Reserves kept behind the Circulation Desk, please ask for assistance.
DVDs in the Main Stacks:
Check out length: 3 days
Limit number: 3 DVDs on account
Renewals: No renewals allowed. Please return DVD before checking it out again.
Overdue Fines: $1 / day
For New Guest Accounts: Guests (non-VU student/staff/faculty) can apply for a library account. Guest must provide picture ID and utility bill when filling out application. Guest fee per year differs based on level of affiliation with Vanguard University. Please note that application may take 24 hours (Mon-Fri) for a librarian to review and approve. Guests can contact a librarian at 714-966-6382 for more information.
For Current Guest Accounts: Guest accounts are restricted to borrowing 10 books at a time.
Picture ID card acts as library card.
Headphones and Flash Drives:
Check out length: 2 hours
Renewals: 2 renewals
Limitations: Library Use Only (they cannot leave the Library premises)
Location: Circulation desk
Print Journals:
Most of our journals can be found on the Journal Portal. While most are digital, we do have a fair number of journals available in print.
If the journal you need is in print format, please note the year, volume, and issue of the journal article you are looking for. This helps the staff member find it quickly.
Limitations: Print journals cannot leave the library.
Services: A staff member will retrieve the print journal issue for you.
Copying/Scanning: Articles from journal issues can be copied or scanned to a flashdrive.
Reference Books and Pentecostal Collection:
Limitations: Reference books and Pentecostal Collection books can only be used inside the Library
Locations:
COVID-19 Special Notice: We are unable to fulfill requests for books. You can request articles and book chapters. Once received, we will forward to your email address. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Need a book or article that we don't have?
You can request an InterLibrary Loan!
How it works:
Please note: ILL books can take up to 2 weeks, and articles can take up to 48 hours.
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This guide was created by Michelle Schonken. It was maintained and updated by Christine Shin.