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The library subscribes to dozens of databases. Most are indexes to and full-text articles from magazines, scholarly journals, and newspapers. Other types of databases include libraries of streaming videos, electronic books, entries from reference books, and business and legal resources.

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More information on study rooms available at SCC.

Detailed photocopier scanner instructions.

Paying for copies and printing

Can I check my textbook out from the library?

Generally, the SCC Library does NOT purchase textbooks. However, some instructors put copies of textbooks on reserve at the library where the book may be checked out for limited periods of time. Books may also be acquired from the campus bookstore. For more information or to check availability, follow the links below.

Check Library Reserves
Check the Bookstore

To check out any items from the library you need a photo ID.

How long can I keep…

Books: 28 days, one renewal*

Non-book items: (e.g., DVDs, CDs, etc.): 7 days, one renewal*

Reserve items: varies (usually 2 or 3 hours for in-library use only)

Loan limits:

Students: Limit 20 items / unlimited holds / 5 non-book items
Faculty/Staff: Limit 20 items /unlimited holds /unlimited non-book items
Alumni: Limit 10 items / 5 holds / 3 non-book items
Community Borrowers: Limit 5 items / 5 holds / 3 non-book items

*See the "Renewal" section for more information.

Are all the computers at the library being used by other students? Need to work with your group in a study room, but no one owns a laptop? SCC Library offers the resources to help you succeed!

Students can check out a laptop from the Check Out/Reserves Desk near the library's entrance.

Laptop check-out requires a Government Issued PHOTO ID (not an Artie Card) which we keep at the circulation desk for the duration of check-out.
Laptops are for student use only and unfortunately cannot be checked out to community borrowers.
Laptops may be checked out for 3 hours.
Laptops may be used anywhere inside the library. They are not available to take outside of the building.
If using for a study room, be sure to also check out any additional supplies, such as monitor remotes, HDMI cables, white board markers, etc...
Laptops are not linked to the SCC printers; so printing from the laptops is not available.

Laptop Login
Username: MEID@mcccd.org
Password: Your MEID password

Frequent User Prgram

SCC Library & Writing Center Frequent User Program

Attention current SCC students!

Need some motivation to get to the library and the writing center? Want to get rewarded for already using the library and writing center? Then get yourself a frequent user pass, and you could win a prize!

SCC Library & Writing Center Frequent User Program

How it Works:

1. Pick up a frequent user pass at the library or writing center. Campus map

2. Visit the library and writing center at least 8 times over the course of the semester. You must visit each location a minimum of 3 times. At each visit you will earn a stamp on your frequent user pass.