Both the Garfield and Verdugo Libraries are closed to the public until further notice. Although the library may be closed to in-person transactions, library faculty and staff are here to help you.
- Librarians continue to offer remote Research Help via chat, email, text, and Zoom.
- NEW! Library print books are now available for checkout.
- Online library workshops will be offered beginning the third week of the semester.
- Laptops and other devices are available for student checkout by appointment.
- Make an appointment to check out a laptop or other device.
- Get online access to ebooks and articles through OneSearch.
- Use our online research help services (chat, texting & email) to help you with your research papers or other research needs.
- Take an online, asynchronous library workshop in Canvas to learn more about how to access, use, and evaluate reliable information sources. Course credit may be available!
- Get an electronic public library card to access online collections at local libraries.
- Schedule an online research appointment for a deeper dive into the research process. Email us to request an appointment. Please note: research appointments should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
- Get more information about current access to Textbooks & Course Reserves.
- Get online access to ebooks and articles through OneSearch.
- Ask us to design and develop a subject CampusGuide (website) curated specifically for your research assignment. CampusGuides can be embedded directly into Canvas and provide access to reliable resources such as ebooks, credible websites, videos, audio, and more.
- Invite a librarian to lead a synchronous session with Zoom or in Canvas to teach students research skills.
- Embed a librarian into a semester length course as a single point of contact to whom students can direct research questions.
- Get an electronic public library card to access online collections at local libraries
Contact your library liaison if you're interested in exploring any of the above.
