You can request a renewal by contacting the Circulation Desk (315-267-2485 or circ@potsdam.edu), dropping by the desk, or through your account in BearCat. You do not have to bring material to the library for renewing. You can also reply to our email courtesy reminder sent 3 days before your material is due.
You must present your library card to borrow materials.
Do you take classes at Jefferson Community College?
You can request books, articles, and other library materials (including those owned by SUNY Potsdam) through interlibrary loan at JCC or Potsdam. For more information see Get books or Articles From JCC or Potsdam.
Are you taking online classes?
If you need physical materials (e.g. paper books) from the library and live outside of nearby zip codes, you may discuss your need for library materials with Holly Chambers at 315-267-3312.
Students | Faculty |
Community Patrons |
Associated Colleges Patrons |
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Books |
28 days up to 3 renewals |
Academic Year - -Due at end of Spring Semester -up to 2 renewals Summer Session - -Due at end of summer -up to 2 renewals |
28 days up to 3 renewals limit of 5 items |
28 days up to 3 renewals limit of 5 items |
Audio CDs/Records |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days |
14 days regardless of the library |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days |
DVDs & VHS tapes |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days |
14 days regardless of the library |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days -Limit of 2 items |
Crane Library - -3 hours, library use only Crumb Library - -5 days -Limit of 2 items |
Laptops | 5 hours | 5 hours | limited to SUNY Potsdam users | limited to SUNY Potsdam users |
Headphones | due at closing | due at closing | limited to SUNY Potsdam users | limited to SUNY Potsdam users |
Digital Cameras | 2 days | 2 days | limited to SUNY Potsdam users | limited to SUNY Potsdam users |
Items on Reserve | 3 hours or 2 days depending on item | 3 hours or 2 days depending on item | limited to SUNY Potsdam users | limited to SUNY Potsdam users |