NEW: RESERVE TEXTBOOKS ARE NOW LOCATED AT THE ARTHUR F. TURNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, LOCATED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT FROM THE WEST SAC CENTER. FOR MORE INFO, SEE:

• List of current textbooks held at the Turner Library
• Frequently asked questions about SCC materials at the Turner Library
  
 

 

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Contact the SCC Library

Phone: (916) 558-2461

Text/SMS: (916) 538-4110

E-mail us

 

Use the Library!

• Borrow Textbooks
• Check Out Books
• Find Articles for your Papers Online
• Use Yolo County and Sacramento Public Libraries
• Get Individualized Help
• For Faculty

Borrow Textbooks

Some textbooks for classes taught at the West Sacramento Center can be borrowed for up to two hours. These books are held at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, across the parking lot from the West Sacramento Center. To check if the Center has a particular textbook, look for it in the LOIS catalog; "SCC-West Sac-Turner Library" will be listed under "Location". Let us show you how: watch our videos on searching for textbooks by keyword (the more reliable method) or by course/professor. Or, see our list of currently available textbooks.

Check Out Books

Books, DVDs, and other library materials can be delivered to West Sacramento from any Los Rios library. When you find the item you want in the LOIS catalog, click the Request button. You will be prompted to fill out a form; under "Pickup Location," choose "SCC West Sac Center." The items will arrive in 2-4 days and can be checked out at the Information Desk of the Arthur F. Turner Library. For a demonstration, watch this video:

 

Most materials can be checked out for three weeks. To renew your books online, go to the "My Record" section of the LOIS catalog.

Try a search now!

Find Articles for your Papers Online

All subscription databases and e-books can be accessed directly from outreach center computer labs. Currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff can access these resources from off campus; you will be prompted to enter your Los Rios ID and password.

Use Yolo County and Sacramento Public Libraries

The Arthur C. Turner Community Library branch of the Yolo County Library is located just across the parking lot from the West Sac Center. Make use of its book, periodical, and video collection, study space, and computers. Get a Yolo County and/or Sacramento Public Library card to expand your selection of books and access additional full-text databases. Bring valid California photo ID and proof of current residence (such as a utility bill) to any branch library to get your card. Sacramento Public Library also offers temporary e-cards.

A few key links:

• Yolo County Library Online Catalog
• Yolo County Library Databases
• Sacramento Public Library Catalog
• Sacramento Public Library Databases

Get Individualized Help

NOTE: No librarian on Wednesday, October 19.

A librarian visits the West Sacramento Center every Wednesday 1:00-3:30 p.m., and is available to help with student research. Look for Jeff at the Turner Community Library, across the parking lot from the Center.

At other times, librarians are available by phone, text message, e-mail, or instant messaging. See the options at the top of this page. Questions are answered when the library is open.

For Faculty

  Please consider having a librarian come to your class for an orientation or availing yourself of one of our online options. You will see the results in your students' work! For more information, see the faculty services page of the library website to request an orientation. There you will also find information on online orientation options.

If you have an extra copy of a textbook assigned for your class that you would like to have placed on reserve at the West Sac Center, please bring it to Ashu Mishra in the main office.