César E. Chávez Library

 

Announcements:

Seeking Nexis Uni Database Feedback: Every year the Library conducts an annual review of our database subscriptions. If you currently use the Nexis Uni database, please send an email to the Library Coodinator, Liz Hickok, at susan.hickok@sjccc.edu for more details about upcoming changes.

Magazines: Our popular magazine collection is available for home check-out starting in the spring term! Borrow the most recent issues of Vogue, GQ, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, People, and more with a valid Student ID card. 

find what you are looking for

OneSearch allows you to quickly search for books, ebooks, journal articles and more from a single search box.

Search for articles, books, films and more.

Find

  1. Books, CDs, DVDs (OneSearch)
  2. Citation Help
  3. Online Research Guides
  4. Digital Articles and Databases
  5. Online Support
  6. About the Library
 
Testimonial Name

spring 2024

Monday, January 29 - Friday, May 24 

Open Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM 

Closed: Saturday, Sunday, and all campus holidays

summer 2024 - coming soon

Monday, June 17 - Thursday, July 25 

Open Hours

Monday - Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday - Thursday: 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Closed: Friday - Sunday and all campus holidays

Contact us at sjcc.library@sjcc.edu or (408) 288-3775 during open hours.

The San José City College César E. Chávez Library supports the programs of the College and your learning needs by providing a rich variety of learning resources and instruction in the principles of information competency.

We can assist you with:

  • Finding books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs

  • Locating articles in over 30 databases

  • Developing a research plan for your papers and projects

  • Evaluating websites

  • Citation formatting

  • ESL Resources

  • And more! 

 

For those using SJCC Online Databases, please refer to the updated instructions on how to log in using Secure Sign-on (SSO)

 

Service area Outcomes (SAOS)

SERVICE AREA OUTCOME 1: The library will acquire and maintain a current collection of print, audio-visual, and electronic resources to support, augment and supplement the college curriculum, course assignments, student success and lifelong learning.

SERVICE AREA OUTCOME 2: The library will provide access to and assistance with information resources for students, faculty, staff, and community; and promotes information resources in all appropriate forms.

 

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Library contacts

Division Dean 

Dr. Celia Cruz-Johnson

 

Senior Administrative Assistant

Monique Rodarte

 

Reference Librarian Team

Liz Hickok

G. Salim Mohammed 

Ann Nguyen

Mary Nino

 

 

Library Staff Team

Judith Francisco

Debbra Franklin

Seren Frazin

Peter Vu