San José City College Library

urgent hours update

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

The Library will be closed starting at 3pm September 9th, 2026 due to urgent HVAC fixes. We will reopen again on Monday September 14th at 9am once necessary repairs are completed. If you have items to return during the closure, please use the dropbox near the GE building and parking drop off circle or hold onto the items until we reopen. You will not be penalized for an item that was due during the closure. 

 

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Search for articles, books, films, and more.

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  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 - resume monday, 9/14*

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.

*The Library will be closed starting at 3pm September 9th, 2026 due to urgent HVAC fixes. We will reopen again on Monday September 14th at 9am once necessary repairs are completed. You will not be penalized for an item that was due during the closure. 

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