The Gaston College Libraries provide Interlibrary loan services for students, faculty and staff. If we don't have the material you need, we can borrow from other colleges, universities, and public libraries. This service is available to Gaston College students, faculty, and staff. Community patrons will be referred to the local public library.
Please be sure that the book you are looking for is not available at one of our community college libraries first! When you search within the library catalog page, there is a drop-down option that will allow you to search Everything. By selecting Everything, you will be able to see the holdings of all community college libraries in North Carolina.
For book requests please use the Interlibrary loan - Book Request form below. If you do not hear back within 24 hours please e-mail Whit Preston. Thank you for your requests!
For photocopies from magazines, newspapers, journals and other publications please use the form below. If you do not hear back within 24 hours please e-mail Whit Preston. Thank you for your requests!
What items can I request?
Request items that support your Gaston College academic, teaching and research needs. This includes material we don’t own. Usually lending libraries will not provide rare or valuable materials, reference books, manuscripts, high-demand items (including new best sellers) and most audiovisuals.
What does it cost?
Most books are loaned free of charge, but policies of lending libraries vary and some institutions charge shipping fees, photocopy fees, and handling/processing fees. These charges usually range from $1.00 – $5.00. On the interlibrary loan request form, the borrower is requested to state the maximum amount he/she is willing to pay.
How long does it take?
Typically items that are ordered arrive in 5-7 business days.
How long can items be used?
The due date is attached to the item. Due dates are set by the lending library.
Can I renew an item?
Plan to request a renewal at least 7 days before the item is due. We’ll notify you if the renewal was approved or denied. Until you receive a reply, you are responsible for returning the item by the due date on the cover sheet.
Where do I return items?
Please return items back to the Gaston College library where you first checked the item out.
What if my item is overdue?
Overdue items incur late charges. Please return the item as soon as possible to minimize fees.
