Weaver Library
Library Hours
Monday: 8AM – 6PM*
Tuesday: 8AM – 6PM*
Wednesday: 8AM – 7PM*
Thursday: 8AM – 7PM*
Friday: 8AM – 5PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12PM – 4PM**
*Only students allowed after 5PM
**Only students allowed
Community Patrons
Due to changes in staffing and resources, we have revised our community patron policies and services. We welcome community members to our library and ask that they adhere to the library use privileges as outlined on this page and in the policies and procedures page.
Who are Community Patrons?
Community patrons are defined as Montana residents age 16 and older who are not current students, faculty, or staff of Great Falls College or students at other Montana State University institutions. Great Falls College alumni and former employees have the same borrowing privileges as community patrons.
Library Use for Community Patrons
- Community patrons may use designated library seating and/or computers for 1 hour per day.
- Printing is available at current posted rates.
- Access to the library’s online resources is available to community patrons while on campus networked devices.
- A community borrower card is necessary to check out library books.
- Due to the demand and limited availability of study rooms, study rooms and the multipurpose room are not available for community patron use.
Right to Refuse Service: The library staff has an obligation to manage disruptive behaviors quickly and professionally. Great Falls College Weaver Library Staff reserve the right to refuse service to library patrons who act in ways that disrupt other library users, library staff, or library facilities. Such behaviors include but are not limited to: refusal to follow library and campus rules and policies; harassment of other library patrons or library staff; personal hygiene issues that affect other library patrons, library staff, or library facilities; and/or threatening or violent behavior. Any patron exhibiting such behavior will be asked to cease; continued violations may necessitate banning that patron from the library.
Community Borrower Card
- A community borrower card is required to check out materials from Weaver Library.
- To apply for a community borrower card, patrons must present the following:
- Valid photo identification (unexpired license, state ID, passport)
- proof of Montana residency (utility bill, cell phone bill, renter’s agreement)
- Valid photo identification (unexpired license, state ID, passport)
- Community borrower cards are issued for a period of one year but may be renewed (to renew, we must confirm residency again).
- Lost cards should be promptly reported to the library.
- A borrower is responsible for all items checked out on their card and will be billed for lost or damaged items.
Printing Services for Community Patrons
Weaver Library offers printing for community members at current posted rates. The library is not equipped to handle high volume printing/copying. For high volume printing services (hundreds of pages), please see a business with a print center like Staples or the UPS Store.
How to Print/Copy
Wireless printing is not available. Community Patrons will need to open the documents on a public computer station to print. This can be done by logging into an email or cloud-based account, or by bringing the documents on a USB drive. Documents may not be emailed to library staff for printing.
Library staff can make photocopies behind the front desk.
Printing Costs
Black and White Single-Sided: $0.20/sheet
Black and White Double-Sided: $0.30/sheet
Color Single-Sided: $0.50/sheet
Color Double-Sided: $0.80/sheet
Rates are subject to change as supply costs increase.
Paying for Printing
The library only accepts cash for printing transactions. Card, digital payment, and check are not accepted. Your print job will be held in a digital queue and will only be released once the print job is paid for at the front desk. Occasionally, printer errors occur. If this happens, please let a staff member know and we will remedy the situation at no additional cost.
Faxing Services
Due to changes in service providers, Weaver Library does not offer faxing services. Please visit The UPS Store or Staples for faxing services.
