- For Library Hours see section below called Library Service Hours.
- For Chromebooks/Circulation/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.
- The Library does not have wi-fi hot spots but students can request a wi-fi hot spot from student services using their online request form.
- Free 24/7 ebooks and online articles accessible through the Library databases
- 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 Building will reopen on the first day of Fall semester.
Fall 2024 (Aug. 19 – Dec. 13):
Fall 2024 (Aug. 19 – Dec. 13):
The Library (first floor services) is physically open:
Monday: 8am -7:20pm
Tuesday: 8am -7:20pm
Wednesday: 8am -7:20pm
Thursday: 8am -7:20pm
Friday: 8am – 3:50pm
Fall Library Building Closures:
Tuesday: 8am -7:20pm
Wednesday: 8am -7:20pm
Thursday: 8am -7:20pm
Friday: 8am – 3:50pm
Fall Library Building Closures:
- Mon., Sept 2 – Labor Day
- Wed., Oct. 16 – College Professional Day
- Mon., Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
- Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29 – Thanksgiving Break
- Fri., Dec. 13 (closes at noon)
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.
Take a look at our new video tutorials posted on the COA Library’s YouTube Channel!