The Library is offering a blend of online and in-person services for the spring semester.
Virtual, online service is available Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Library (first floor services only) is physically open for students to visit Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Virtual, online service is available Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Library (first floor services only) is physically open for students to visit Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Appointments are no longer necessary.
- Students and guests coming on campus should use the Campus Shield app to answer screening questions before entering the Library building and be prepared to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours.
- For Circulation/Chromebooks/Renewals/Returns help, email or call (510) 748-2120
- For online Reference help chat/email with a librarian or use the Need Help button on any Library webpage.
- Students can request a free wi-fi hot spot using an online request form. Hot spots are handled through Student Services.
- Free 24/7 ebooks and online articles accessible through the Library databases
- Online Zoom Library instruction sessions can be scheduled by faculty using the Library Instruction Request Form. For more on Library services for Faculty, see our For Faculty page.
- Online Library Courses – the Library offers several credit bearing courses that teach information competency skills.
Library Service Hours
The Library is offering a blend of online and in-person services for the spring semester.
Appointments are no longer necessary.
Spring 2022: (Jan. 24, 2022 – May 27, 2022):
- Virtual, online service is available:
Monday – Thursday: 7:50 am – 7:50 pm
Friday: 7:50 am – 3:50 pm - The Library (first floor services only) is physically open:
Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Friday, May 27th from 9:00 am -noon (Curbside Returns – no appointment necessary, call Circulation Desk on arrival (510-748-2120)
Spring Holiday Closures:
- Thurs., May 19th (Malcolm X’s Birthday)
- Library closes at noon on Fri., May 27
Spring Intersession 2022: (May 31, 2022 – June 10, 2022):
- Virtual, online Reference chat/e-mail service is available:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Library Curbside Service – no appointment necessary, call Circulation Desk on arrival (510-748-2120)
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Summer 2022: (June 13, 2022 – July 21, 2022):
- The Library (first floor services only) is physically open:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Summer Holiday Closures:
- Monday, June 20 (Juneteenth)
- Monday, July 5 (Independence Day)
Library News
Sign up for a Library Course! Want to learn how to find and cite books and articles? LIS74 – Information Seeking Behavior is a class offered online at College of Alameda. LIS74 is a zero cost textbook course which means that all required texts for the class are available for free. To enroll, login to Passport and search for Library Information Studies classes.
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