Materials safety
A note on quarantining of Library materials: The Library is quarantining all returned materials before returning to circulation. There may be a delay in seeing that materials you have returned to the Library are checked in, and may be a delay in being able to check out materials that have been recently returned.
Before returning library items, we ask you to please observe the following safe-handling practices:
- Do not clean, disinfect, or microwave library materials before returning them. For example, do not use water, Lysol, or any other cleaner on materials.
- If you or your family members are sick or have been sick, seal materials in a zip-lock style bag if possible before returning.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before handling library materials for return and again after you have completed the return.
Books
Where and when can I return my library books? What if I get a notice saying a book is overdue?
WHEN: To check the due date of a book, log into your library account or call the library. You may also be able to renew a book that's due, if no one else is waiting for it.
WHERE:
- Near the entrance of the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City Campus Libraries.
- At one of the outdoor drop boxes, located outside the Main Campus and Iowa City Campus Libraries.
- If you prefer, you may also mail your library books back to campus. The Library's mailing address is: Kirkwood Community College, Library, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Graphing Calculators
When can I return my graphing calculator?
WHEN: All semester-long graphing calculators are due back at the end of the semester.
DEPOSITS: Kirkwood has returned all calculator deposits to students who checked out a graphing calculator for spring semester. This deposit was sent to your bank account if Kirkwood has this on file. If not, a check was sent to your mailing address on file. See your student email for additional information regarding the timing of this payment.
WHERE:
- In person at the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City Campus Libraries.
- If you are out of town, you may mail your calculator back to campus. Please package calculator with bubble wrap or other padding. The Library's mailing address is: Kirkwood Community College, Library, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Laptops
When can I return my laptop and charger (and any other computer equipment)?
WHEN: Please return any laptop you have checked out right away. There will be no renewals of laptops.
You may return your laptop to:
- The Cedar Rapids Campus: return to either the Library, or the Business/IT department in Nielsen Hall room 203
- The Iowa City Campus Library
If you have any additional questions about returns, please use the Ask a Librarian chat on this page, or send an email to circulation@kirkwood.edu.