Library Resources
Library Materials
Consult the Library Catalog to find out what materials the Llibrary contains. Materials are available in the following formats:
- books
- magazines
- pamphlets
- maps
- college catalogs
- microforms
- audio cassettes
- CDs (compact discs)
- video cassettes
- DVDs
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
Magazines, journals, and newspapers are available in the Reference Area. To find out which periodicals the Library has, see theSJCC Library Periodicals List, or consult the Library Catalog.
Many more articles are accessible through electronic Databases, most of which are available both on campus and off.
Research Aids - A list of tools for conducting research and writing papers
Library Studies courses teach research strategies and effective use of library resourcess.
Additional Library Resources
- Audio-Cassette Duplicator - The library staff will duplicate audio cassettes at the loan counter. Copying is limited to instructional cassettes that involve no violation of copyright. Students must supply their own blank cassettes.
- Computers - Computers for connecting to the library catalog, online databases, and the Internet, and for word processing are located in the reference area and in rooms 1, 2, and 3 at the east end of the Library.
- Disability Accommodations - The Library is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Room 4, at the east end of the Library, contains a video player, a scanner, a CCTV, and a computer providing text enlargement and voice output.
- Information Sheets & Resource Guides - The Library publishes a series of Information Sheets and Resource Guides, to assist students in locating and using library resources. These publications are free and are located near the reference counter.
- Media Equipment - At the east end of the Library, room 5 houses equipment for listening to compact discs, and audio cassettes. Room 6 houses equipment for viewing videos.
- Microform Readers - At the west end of the reference area are machines for reading and copying microform materials. The price for copies is posted.
- Photocopy Machines - Two coin-operated photocopiers are located at the west end of the reference area. The price for copies is posted.
- Reserve Collection - The reserve collection, located at the loan counter, contains heavily used materials that are available in a limited number of copies. Some textbooks are in the reserve collection. Loan periods for reserve materials vary.