Any Western Piedmont Community College student or resident of Burke County, North Carolina who wishes to borrow materials from the college library must complete a "library borrower" information sheet (available at the Circulation Desk or by mail) and have that information entered into the library's computer database system. The library does not issue library cards. A picture form of identification will usually be required. To qualify for library circulation privileges a person must be at least 16 years old. Library materials may also be made available through written cooperative agreements with other colleges and universities and other library agencies through interlibrary loan.

The schedule for circulation of library holdings is based on type of material and the borrower's status. Fines are charged for materials that are returned after the due date. In addition, persons that have materials that are "lost" or damaged are charged replacement (or repair) costs for each such item.

*Reference materials, magazines, periodicals, and microfilm materials do not circulate outside the library.*