San José City College Library
Announcements
Attention Faculty: Nexis Uni is no longer available from the Library platform due to its lack of compliance with the Accessibility Mandate known as WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA. Be sure to revise your spring/fall 2026 curriculum so that there are no links to Nexis Uni in your Canvas course shells. Instead, consider adding the Library’s alternative platform: LegalTrac. Please reach out to your area Dean for further details about Nexis Uni, or book an instructional session with a librarian to showcase LegalTrac during one of your class meetings.
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Summer
May 26 - June 12:
During this time, the Library Department is closed to visitors, but students can still return library items to clear fines by ringing the bell on the 2nd floor to clear a Library Hold:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Return books 27/4 in the drop box station, located at the roundabout between GE and the Library Building. If materials are not returned by the due date, students will end up with holds on their records, which can be cleared when the items are received.
Open Hours
June 15–July 23, 2026
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Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fridays until 4:00 p.m., students can ring the bell on the 2nd floor of the LRC Building to return an item or clear holds. Books can also be returned 24/7 in the drop box, located at the roundabout between GE and the Library Building.
Librarian Instruction is available during open hours. Use the Instruction Request Form to request a booking.
Contact us at sjcc.library@sjcc.edu or 408-288-3775 to book an appointment, at the times above, or speak to staff while we are closed.
The San José City College 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
James Carranza
Senior Administrative Assistant
Monique Rodarte
Faculty Librarian Team
Lisa Brigandi
Liz Hickok
G. Salim Mohammed
Ann Nguyen
Mary Nino
Library Staff Team
Judith Francisco
Debbra Franklin
Seren Frazin
Peter Vu