Schedule a Library Research Orientation for your Class
Our librarians are available to lead a research workshop for your class, whether you’re preparing students for an upcoming assignment or simply looking to strengthen their research skills. Topics include, but are not limited to, finding books and eBooks, locating scholarly articles, evaluating sources for credibility, and understanding different types of resources, among others. Research orientations are available both in person in Library L-207 and online via Zoom for remote classes.
To request a library research workshop for your class, please fill out the request form by selecting the link below.
Purchase Recommendations
Suggestions for Purchase
Help shape the library collection. Faculty recommendations ensure library resources stay current, relevant, and aligned with Miramar College curriculum needs.
Recommend a Title
Use the Collection Purchase Request Form to suggest books, media, or other instructional resources for the library to consider purchasing.
- Request new or updated course materials
- Recommend titles that support your curriculum
- Suggest resources to fill gaps in the collection
To request that the library purchase a resource for the collection, please fill out the request form by selecting the link below.
Collection Development & Review
Faculty partners also collaborate with librarians on collection review and weeding projects to ensure the collection remains current, relevant, and usable for instruction.
Note: Each discipline has an assigned librarian who helps develop and maintain the collection in that subject area.
Your Subject Librarian
Find your librarian liaison on the ACP Liaison page for guidance on purchases, collection strategy, or discipline-specific needs.
Need Help?
Library staff can help with purchase recommendations, form submission, or connecting you with your subject librarian.
Request Textbook on Reserve
Course Reserves
The Course Reserves collection supports student access to required and recommended course materials across Miramar College classes. Items are available for short-term use at the Circulation Desk.
Search Course Reserves
Faculty and students can use the Course Reserves Lookup to check availability of assigned readings and textbooks.
Placing Items on Reserve
Faculty may place library-owned or personal materials on Course Reserves for student use.
To do so follow these steps:
- Complete a Course Reserve Request Form
- Submit the form at the Circulation Desk
- Library staff will process the request (typically 1–2 business days)
Location & Access
- Located behind the Circulation Desk
- Available for in-library or short-term checkout (loan periods vary)
- Items must be requested at the Circulation Desk
Questions & Support
Library staff can help with setup, processing, or questions about Course Reserves.
Contact: Cattleya Amezcua at (619) 388-7618 or [email protected]