Borrow
There are so many books, movies, and more you can borrow through the library. Use the search box below to check the library catalog, or refer to one of the links below for borrowing a specific item. Your Allan Hancock College student ID is your library card. Your ID must be current and you must have it present to check out anything from the library. Need assistance using the library catalog? Need to renew an item or view your requests? Watch this how-to video for using the library catalog or use this library catalog guide to get started!
Borrow a Book or DVD
Students, faculty and staff looking to borrow circulating library items can request and pick up items from the AHC Libraries by placing a hold on materials in the library catalog. Most circulating books will be available to check out for three weeks at a time, with the option to renew twice. Questions? Review our library catalog guide. Once you have placed a request and receive notification your item is ready for pickup, you can pick up items during our open hours as shown on our hours and location page.
Borrow a Textbook
Looking for access to course textbooks? Check the library catalog to see if you can borrow your book through the Books for Bulldogs collection or if there is an online textbook.
Borrow a Laptop or Hotspot
Chromebooks and hotspots will be loaned on a first come, first served basis. Visit the technology lending page or contact the circulation desk for more info.
Borrow Model & Rock Kits
The library offers anatomical models (muscles, brains, organs, etc), kits with bones and geological kits of rocks and minerals for in-library borrowing. Inquire at the front desk for availability. View the full list of items available at the SM Campus library.
Borrow an eBook
Access the library's eBooks from anywhere 24/7. For off-campus access to eBooks, you will be asked to enter your myHancock username and password.
Borrow an ILL Book
Certain books and articles may be requested from our local university libraries. Please fill out the interlibrary loan request form.