San José City College Library

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The librarians now offer sessions on Responsible Use of Generative AI for your classes. To book librarian-led instruction during your class time, please fill out the Instruction Request Form at least two weeks before your preferred date, and select "Responsible Use of AI" from the drop down menu of session topics.

Find Reliable Internet Sources

OneSearch allows you to quickly search scholarly Internet sources as well as our paid platforms for full-text articles from a single search box.

Search for articles, books, films, and more.

Find

  1. Books, CDs, DVDs (OneSearch) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Citation Help (opens in a new tab)
  3. Online Research Guides (opens in a new tab)
  4. Digital Articles and Databases (opens in a new tab)
  5. Online Support (opens in a new tab)
  6. About the Library (opens in a new tab)
 
Library service bell on the 2nd floor

Fall 2026

Open Hours

August 24–December 10, 2026

  • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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: sjcc.library@sjcc.edu

Accounts & Borrowing: 408-288-3778

Faculty Research Librarians: 408-288-3775 option 6

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.

Quicklinks

Please use the Reserves Request Form (opens in a new tab) for all requests (single-copy and sets). Fill out the form first, before dropping off physical books.

Class Sets (10+ copies):

Please note that class sets (10+ copies) require the clearing and rearranging of physical shelf space; below is the timeline:

  • First day of fall term: window opens for class set requests to be loaned to classes the following spring term
  • Last day of fall term: window closes for sets to be loaned out during the following spring term
  • First day of spring term: window opens for class set requests to be loaned to classes the following summer and fall terms
  • Last day of spring term: window closes for class set requests to be loaned the following summer and fall terms
  • Plan ahead now so that you are ready to submit your request the term before the loans begin 

Questions? Contact Debbra Franklin debbra.franklin@sjcc.edu. 

Library Contacts

Interim Division Dean

Azam Awan

Senior Administrative Assistant

Monique Rodarte

 

 

Faculty Librarian Team

Lisa Brigandi

Liz Hickok

G. Salim Mohammed

Robin Nugent

Mary Nino

Research Librarians: 408-288-3775 option 6

Library Staff Team

Heidi Rosslee

Seren Frazin

Peter Vu

Accounts & Borrowing: 408-288-3778