Welcome & Contact Info
Welcome! The library team is here to support you!
Contact us at:
Main library phone number: (619) 388-7310
Library reference desk phone number: (619) 388-7611
Library location: L-200 (2nd floor of L Building)
About the Library Website
The library website serves as a gateway to the library's collections of print and electronic resources—selected to support the college curriculum, student learning, and success. Visit the Library Services page to find more information about the resources available to you.
Main Circulating Book Collection
The library's Main Circulating Book Collection is located to the right of the Circulation Desk as you enter the library. This collection is comprised of thousands of academic book publications selected by campus librarians to support the college curriculum and student learning/research needs. These print books are shelved according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification scheme and can be checked out with a current college ID card. You can use the library's OneSearch platform to search for books on specific topis of interest and to identify the corresponding LC classification numbers. For more information on checkout policies and renewals, please visit the Borrow Books and eBooks page. For more information on how to find books in the library, please visit the Find Resources page.
Who May Borrow Books?
- Currently enrolled SDCCD students, staff, faculty and administrators may check out circulating materials.
- Currently enrolled SDCCE North City Continuing Education ESL students may check out books from the library's English Readers collection.
- Students must present their photo SDCCD ID card to check out circulating and reserve materials.
- If a patron owes fines or fees anywhere within the San Diego Community College District, they will not be allowed to check out library materials.
Book Drops
Book drops are available to facilitate book return when the library is closed.
Exterior: There are two exterior book drops. One is located near the main entrance to the H Building (Arts and Humanities); the other is located within the LLRC building gates, on the second floor landing next to the elevators. These book drops are open when the library is closed.
Interior: There is also an interior book drop located at the Circulation Desk as you first enter the library.
Course Reserves
A special collection of textbooks and course reserve materials is maintained behind the Circulation Desk. Check the Reserves Lookup computer (at the Circulation Desk counter) to identify materials available. You must have your college ID card to use course reserve materials. Note also that reserve materials are available on a first come, first served basis. Holds may not be placed on reserve materials. For more information on Course Reserves checkout policies, please visit the Borrow Books & Textbooks page.
Reference Collection
A special collection of print reference books and law books is available to you in the library's Reference Collection area—adjacent to the Reference Desk. Note that the print materials in the Reference Collection must be used within the library building.
Print Periodicals and Casual Reading Areas
The Print Periodicals and Casual Reading areas are located behind the Reference Collection. We invite you to enjoy the comfortable, relaxed seating areas with current newspapers and magazines displayed nearby. Feel free to study together with colleagues and talk moderately at tables and seating located in these areas.
Quiet Study Areas
There are Quiet Study areas surrounding the Main Circulating Book Collection (to the right of the Circulation Desk as you enter the library). Study carrels and tables are provided for individuals to study in a quiet environment. Loud talking or disruptive noise/activities are not permitted in this area. Please respect the need for quiet, set cell phones to vibrate, and respond to calls outside.
Study Rooms
Eight study rooms with whiteboards are available to currently enrolled students. For more information on Study Rooms policies and booking instructions, please visit the Study Room page.