Spring Term Library Services Guide

As of March 18, all LBCC Library checkouts have their due dates extended until June 12 or later. The Library has waived all late fines from every student and employee account, even those that accrued prior to COVID-19 related closures.

For items that belong to other libraries (interlibrary loan items), the issue of fines is in the purview of the lender. In those instances, please email libill@linnbenton.edu or return the items to the bookdrop just outside the Albany Campus Library.

All Library services, including reference services / research help, interlibrary loan of journal articles, ordering materials for the Library collection - are still available through remote service. Many Library resources are already available online. The one main exception is checking out physical library books, DVDs, etc.; we will unfortunately be unable to provide that service, and instead will be promoting and instructing users on how to access our eBook and streaming video collections. If you have library materials that you need to access, please contact the Reference Desk at (541) 917-4645 or libref@linnbenton.edu.

Any changes to our services will be communicated by email and on this page.

The college has its own COVID-19 page, which has detailed information about other areas at LBCC.  The Learning Center also has a COVID-19 page.

• The World Health Organization
  A great source for worldwide information, including maps and travel information
• The Centers for Disease Control
  Lots of practical advice for the workplace and home, including a list of products that fight the virus.
• Medline Plus Coronavirus Page
  Practical consumer information about symptoms, treatments, prevention, etc.
• Oregon Health Authority
  The most authoritative place to get information about the virus in Oregon. Sign up for email updates.
• Benton County Health Department
  County level information, including links to school districts.
• Oregonian's Coronavirus page
  If you are having trouble accessing any articles, try here or ask a librarian at 541-917-4645.
• New York Times Coronavirus page
  If you are having trouble accessing any articles, try here or ask a librarian at 541-917-4645.

• Can I check out a book?
• Can I stream a video for my students?
• When are my books due?

The Student Help Desk will be remotely staffed during Spring Term. Details are on this page.
Hours
Monday--Thursday 7:30 am -- 9:00 pm 
Friday 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am -- 4:00 pm 

Laptops are available for checkout to students who need them for the Spring term. You will be able to borrow the laptop for the whole term and it will not be due back until June. To make arrangements for pickup or to have laptops mailed to you, or to troubleshoot getting internet access, contact the Reference desk. We can be reached via Zoom link, phone at (541) 917-4630, or email libref@linnbenton.edu. 

• You will most likely access Zoom through a link sent to you by your instructor, or made available from a support service like the Library. This one-minute video shows you how to join Zoom from your computer or another internet-connected device.
• You can use Zoom on your computer or device or via a mobile app. Find out how to connect to Zoom with your device.
• If you don't have a smartphone, you can still participate in the audio portion of a Zoom conference through a regular phone. Learn how to join Zoom with a traditional phone.
• When the Library is open, you're welcome to use our Zoom-enabled conference room, which can be reserved by emailing libref@linnbenton.edu or calling 541.917.4645.
• Here are some Student Tips for Participating in Online Learning.