For Community Members
Barber Library is open and free to the public.
Apply for a Community Card
Anyone living in Oregon and over 16 years of age or older may check out materials from the local circulating collection with a community patron card. The Library does not issue cards to anyone younger than 16. Students aged 15 and younger who are currently enrolled in COCC credit courses can check out library items using their student ID cards.
To apply for a community patron card, bring proof of current Oregon residency (e.g., mail postmarked in the last 30 days, most recent electric or utility bill, Oregon ID or Driver's License) to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of Barber Library.
General Collection
Community patrons may check out items owned by COCC (at any COCC campus location). Items owned by other Summit libraries are available to current COCC students, faculty, and staff only. For more information about borrowing materials, see Checking Out Library Items.
| Checkout Limit | 25 items |
|---|---|
| Books | 30 days, renew up to 120 days total |
| DVDs and Videocassettes | 6 days, renew up to 12 days total |
| CDs and Audiocassettes | 30 days, renew up to 60 days total |
| Games and Puzzles | 7 days, renew up to 14 days total |
Technology Equipment
Community patrons can borrow the following circulating technology equipment from the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Barber Library.
- Headphones
- Audio recorders
- Flash drives
- Cables, chargers, and other accessories
Group Study Room Keys
Community patrons may use the group study rooms at the Barber Library in Bend. However, current COCC students, faculty, and staff have priority in the use of these rooms.
Interlibrary Loan
Community patrons are able to request articles, books and DVDs from other libraries, free of charge. For more information about interlibrary loan services, please visit the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) page or log on to your ILL account.
Access to library computers and wireless
Community patrons who wish to use the Library's computer workstations or the COCC Wireless Network must sign up for a 180-day network account. An active network account is also necessary to log in to the catalog and request items owned by Barber Library. After expiration, a network account may be renewed upon request.
To apply for a network account, see staff at the Circulation Desk.
Visitors not needing access to Library resources or printers may use the public Open Community Wireless Network, which does not require a username or password.
Access to online resources
Community patrons with 180-day network accounts can use the computers within Barber Library to access the Library's research databases, eBooks, and streaming videos.
Due to licensing restrictions, community patrons do not have off-campus access to electronic resources.
The Libraries of Oregon website also provides access to research databases for all Oregonians.
Reference & research support
Barber Library provides free in-person, chat, and email services to all community patrons. Visit our Help page to see all available research help we provide.
General use of the library facilities
Community members and visitors are free to use any of the public areas on the first and second floors of Barber Library for independent study and relaxation.
Please note that according to College policy, "Children (under age 15) are not permitted on campus unless directly supervised by a responsible adult. This adult accepts responsibility for maintaining acceptable behavior on the part of the child."
Donate to Barber Library
Barber Library welcomes gifts of current hardcover books and paperbacks in excellent condition. All gifts must be accompanied by a completed donor form.
For donations of 5 items or more, please submit the Donation Inquiry Form before bringing the items to Barber Library.