Library

To check out a laptop, hot spot, or webcam submit your request to Technology Access Form. 

Once your request has been approved you will receive an email from the library informing you of how to make an appointment for pick-up.

Remember to fill out the Safe Health Questionnaire before coming to campus so you can show a screen shot of the approval screen at the library’s check-in-station.

Students will need to make appointments to return laptops, hot-spots and webcams if they have not registered or do not plan to register for classes for the Summer 2021 semester.

To return laptops, hot-spots or webcams email your request to Library@ColumbiaState.edu with Technology Return in the subject line.  Be sure to include the following information:

1. Your full name on record with the college.
2. Your Student Identification Number (A#)
3. The campus at which you plan to return the items (Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Williamson, Lewisburg, or Clifton)
4. Time and date when you can make the return (Multiple times and dates would be appreciated in case of scheduling conflicts.)
5. You will receive an email confirming your appointment (or further instructions if necessary) and another email as receipt of your technology return once your items have been checked-in.
6. Remember to fill out the Safe Health Questionnaire before coming to campus so you can show a screen shot of the approval screen at the Check-In-Station.
7. Call the number(s) posted on the Library door to enter. (Columbia Campus has a new doorbell.)

Please DO NOT drop laptops, hot-spots, or webcams into the Library Return Bins!

To check out a calculator, book or Earth Science kit, email your request to Library@ColumbiaState.edu with Library Check Out in the subject line.

Be sure to include the following information:

1. Your full name on record with the college.
2. Your Student Identification Number (A#).
3. (Books Only): Title, Author, and Call Number as they appear in the online catalog
4. (Calculators and Kits Only): The name and number of the course for which you are requesting a calculator or kit. (examples: MATH 1010 for a calculator or ESCI 1020 for a kit)
5. The campus at which you plan to pick up (Clifton, Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg or Williamson).
6. Time and date when you can pick it up.
7. You will receive an email confirming your appointment for pick-up (or further instructions, if necessary).
8. Remember to fill out the Safe Health Questionnaire before coming to campus so you can show a screen shot of the approval screen at the library’s check-in-station.
9. Call the number(s) posted on the door to enter. You will not be required to enter the building for a pick-up but if you need to remain on campus that day you can also acquire your armband at the library.

Only books and calculators may be deposited in the Library Return bins located on these campuses:

• Columbia: South entrance of the Library facing the Jones Student Center
• Lawrence: 169 Southern Tennessee Lane on the west side of the building (the side near the student parking lot)
• Williamson: Flagpole entrance of the Administration Building
• Lewisburg: all returns are by appointment only. Please email Matt Lewis mlewis@ColumbiaState.edu or Tim Rogers trogers16@ColumbiaState.edu.
• Clifton: all returns are by appointment only.  Please email Sidonna Foust sfoust1@ColumbiaState.edu

Please DO NOT drop laptops, hot-spots or webcams into the Library Return Bins!

If returning by mail be sure to use protective packaging for calculators, laptops, hot-spots and webcams and mail them to:

Finney Memorial Library
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401

To inquire about Renewals please email Library@ColumbiaState.edu with Renewal in the subject line or call:

• Columbia Campus: 931.540.2556 or 931.540.2560
• Williamson Campus: 615.790.4406
• Lawrence Campus: 931.766.1449

Once your renewal has been approved you will receive a confirmation email with your new due date.

If you have not returned all of your checked-out items by August 3, 2021 then a Hold will be placed on your account until the items are either returned or paid for.

To pay the replacement costs of items not returned on time please contact the Business Office: BusinessOffice@ColumbiaState.edu  or 931.540.2530.

For questions please email the Library at Library@ColumbiaState.edu or call:

• Columbia Campus: 931.540.2556 or 931.540.2560
• Williamson Campus: 615.790.4406
• Lawrence Campus: 931.766.1449

Rented Books can be placed in the Library drop boxes at one of the following locations.  Be sure to attach your full name and phone number to each rented book you are returning.

Columbia Campus: South entrance of the Library facing the Jones Student Center

Lawrence Campus: 169 Southern Tennessee Lane on west side of the building (the side near the student parking lot)

Williamson Campus: Flagpole entrance of the Administration Building