Distance Education Library Services at San Jose City College
The Library is committed to offering equal access to services regardless of physical location.
For general information, library virtual tour.
Circulation Desk Assistance
The Circulation Department assists patrons by phone during its open hours. Please check the homepage for current schedule. The phone number is (408) 288-3775. Materials, excluding those on reserve, may be renewed through the library’s online catalog or by phone. Patrons may view their currently checked out items or fees by clicking on My Account through the library’s online catalog.
Reference Desk Assistance
Reference service is available by phone during the library’s open hours. Please see the homepage for current schedule. The phone number is (408) 288-3775. The Reference Desk can also be contacted by e-mail when the library is open. SJCC.Library@sjcc.edu
Databases
The Library subscribes to databases on various subjects. Within these databases you can find full-text articles from magazines, journals and newspapers. Off-campus users must enter their name and college ID for access. Please contact the reference desk for technical issues in connecting to the databases.
Help and Tutorials
Online Research Guides
There are a variety of Research Guides available online that can guide you in your research. These guides cover specific subject areas, offer valuable information for using library resources, and include handouts that have been prepared for library orientations.
Internet Tools
You will be guided to a variety of Internet Tools that can help you find the Best Websites - sites that have been that have been evaluated for authenticity, accuracy and authority, and recommended for academic research. For websites on a specific subject, consult the Subject Guide to Recommended Websites.
Web Evaluation
This page provides Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages to help you judge the quality of websites that you may have found on Google or other search engines.
Citation Help
Guidelines for bibliographic citations in either MLA or APA style are available online.
Library Studies (online course)
The Library offers a three-unit, online research class, Library Studies15 – Electronic Research and the Internet, which teaches students the basics of Internet research and how to use databases.
Online Class Support
San Jose City College maintains an Online Learning web page. Instructions for using Moodle, as well as password information, can be found on this page. Listed on the same page are resources for Moodle instruction for both students and faculty.