About the Library

Library Cards

A current Blinn College ID must be presented to check out any material, including reserves.

Circulation and Fines

Books may be checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed unless requested by another patron. Renewals may be requested in person, over the telephone, or online.

Each overdue item accrues a fine of 25 cents per day, including weekends and holidays. An outside bookdrop is located near each library location (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS).

Lost Materials

Each student is responsible for items checked out with thier Blinn College ID and is required to pay the replacement value, processing fees and any fines on lost materials. Damaged materials will have a fee assessed according to the repair cost.

Administrative Holds

Any student who neglects to pay library debts or return library materials will be placed on Blinn College Administrative Holds at the end of the current semester.

Texshare Card Program

The TexShare Card Program allows Blinn students to borrow materials from participating libraries. Bring your Blinn College ID to any Blinn College Library service desk to apply for a TexShare Card.

Library Card

A current Blinn College ID must be presented when checking out materials.

Circulation

Most materials are circulated to faculty for a four-week period. Renewals may be requested in person, over the telephone or online.

Lost Materials

Each faculty or staff member is responsible for items checked out to them and is required to pay the replacement value and processing fees on lost materials. Damaged materials will have a fee assessed according to the repair cost.

Texshare Card Program

The TexShare Card Program allows Blinn College faculty, staff and students to borrow materials from participating libraries. Additional information on the TexShare Card Program is available in the library.