Library


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Library Research: Tools & Assistance

Announcements & Information


Spring 2025 Hours (February 3rd - June 2nd)

  • Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm
  • Closed Saturday, and Sunday
  • Holiday closures:
    • May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)

Library will be closed from June 3 - June 20, 2025 (Summer Break) 

If you need to return an overdue laptop, calculator, books, or need to pay a fine the schedule for adjusted service returns is as follows:
  • Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 4th: from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The main doors to the library will be locked and closed please call (619) 388-7310 between 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Thursday to notify our staff you are at the main entrance to return your items. Outside of these hours, place book(s) in the outside book drop located near outside of the H building near parking lot 2 to stop fines from increasing. DO NOT return laptops and calculators in our book drop. Return or call back during above hours to return laptop and calculators or to resolve fines.  

Summer 2025 Hours (June 23rd - August 14th)

  • Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Holiday closures:
    • June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
    • July 4, 2025 (Independence Day)

Logging on to Library Resources, Canvas, and More

Be sure to sign up for your SDCCD student email account. You will need a student email account to log on to library databases, ebooks, streaming videos, Canvas, etc., using Single Sign-On (SSO) technology. Important library reminders and notifications will be sent to your "student.sdccd.edu" email. If you haven't already done so, here is information on creating your student email account.

Once you have your email account, you will next need to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA). Here are instructions for setting up your multi-factor authentication.


Laptop & Equipment Checkout Information

Announcement for Active Duty Military Students at MCAS

If you are an Active Duty military student stationed at MCAS, you now have the opportunity to request a calculator or book to be sent directly to MCAS for pickup at The Hub (Bldg 5305). To help us prioritize and expedite your request, please remember to indicate your Active Duty status and current station in the comment section of your request form.

Note on Technology Equipment Requests: Laptop and technology equipment (such as webcams, keyboards, mice, and headsets) cannot be shipped to the base. After receiving your confirmation email, you must come in person during our library service hours to pick up these items.

Thank you for your service. We are here to support your educational journey and are committed to meeting your needs.

We Have Electronic Resources For You!

You can access ebooks, online full-text articles, and streaming videos anytime!

  • Current Miramar College students, faculty, and staff have 24/7 online access to the library's online article and reference databases, ebook collections, and streaming video resources that are searchable through the OneSearch platform.
  • Personalized assistance and support—from your Miramar Faculty Librarian team—is also available as follows:
    • For an overview of all options for getting research help, please see our Reference Assistance page.
    • For library public service or reference assistance questions, please email our Library Dept. Chair/Public Services Librarian (Mary Hart) at mhart@sdccd.edu.
    • For library instruction or OER questions, please email our Instruction/OER Librarian (Angela Boyd) at aboyd001@sdccd.edu.

Library Workshops

The library's popular walk-in workshops are presented on Wednesdays at noon. Each weekly 30-minute workshop is devoted to a different topic. Check out our workshop schedule and come join us in room L-208.

Note: Workshops and Librarian Open Office Hours are available online via Zoom between 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM each Wednesday. If you can't make it to the library in person, see our virtual workshop/office hours schedule for details.


Free New York Times Subscriptions

The Miramar College Library is now offering FREE access to the online version of The New York Times as a special benefit to all Miramar students, faculty, and staff. Here are details and instructions for setting up your own personal free subscription.


Returning Your Checked-Out Library Books

Photo of the bookdrop near the H Building

A self-service bookdrop is located near the main entrance to the H Building (Arts and Humanities).

To get there, enter parking lot #2 from Black Mountain Road and head for the H Building. The bookdrop is located close to the curb right in front of the main entrance. Simply swing by and drop your books into the slot.

There is also a self-service bookdrop just outside of the library's main entrance on the second floor of the LLRC building.

 

Note: Laptop computers and calculators cannot be returned in the bookdrop.

 

Need research assistance? Get help from a reference librarian.

Contact Info & Hours

Phone numbers

Library hours

Spring 2025 Hours (February 3-June 2, 2025)

  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Holiday closures:
    • May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)

Library will be closed from June 3 - June 20, 2025 (Summer Break)

Summer 2025 Hours (June 23-August 14, 2025)

  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Holiday closures:
    • June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
    • July 4, 2025 (Independence Day)

Online resources and support are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through LibChat.