The SCF Library has several types of borrowers.
If you are a currently enrolled student [2, 4 year & dual enrolled], staff or faculty, your SCF ID Card is your library card. You may borrow from the following collections:
Priviliges also include:
Your SCFCS ID Card is your library card. You may borrow from the following collections:
Privileges also include:
Retired SCF staff or faculty may bring in a Manatee, Sarasota or Charolotte County Public Library Card and along with your SCF ID number and a photo ID request privileges. You may borrow from the following collections:
Privileges also include:
The SCF Libraries participate in the TBLC reciprocal borrowing agreement. For a list of member libraries and agreement specifics, check their page at https://tblc.org/programsandservices/reciprocalborrowing/ .
Patrons with a current Manatee, Sarasota or Charlotte County Public Library Card and a photo ID may register for borrowing privileges.
You must take your public library card and register with SCF Public Safety (bldg. 14 in Bradenton, bldg. 500 in Venice) and sign the SCF Library application form. SCF Community cards are required for entry into the SCF Library and are valid for one year.
You may borrow from the following collections:
Community borrowers are not eligible for Inter-Library Loan or remote access to SCF licensed eResources. Copying & printing is available on a case by case basis. Contact Alicia Long at the circulation desk.
The SCF Library is also part of a reciprocal borrowing agreement with all community colleges and all Florida Public Universities. Any currently enrolled student in good standing (no overdue materials) may borrow books from these participating schools.
Group Study Rooms are available for student use. In most study rooms, usage is "first come, first served," however priority is given to groups, disabled students and students that need to view DVDs or make recordings.
Rooms and equipment are limited, so please plan accordingly if you need to view a speech or make a speech for class.
Reservations are available for special rooms such as Digital Study Rooms, rooms for DRC students, faculty use, or editing. To view reservation options, go to the Library Calendar & Spaces page.
Happily food and closed drinks are permitted in the Library. So bring your lunch or order that pizza for your study group. Please use care with Library materials or computers and notify staff of any spills as soon as possible. Thanks!