Taking an Online Class?

Join us for a one-hour orientation! The full schedule is posted on the Blackboard site.

We will go over the basics of the Blackboard course management system and being an online student.

No need to sign up, just be on time.

The Library is closed, but we're still here!

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Available for all SWC students

Closed for Winter Break

SWC Libraries are closed for Winter Break:

December 20, 2014 - January 19, 2015

The main campus SWC Library is open on Tuesday, January 20, 8 am - 5 pm.

Spring semester hours for all four locations begin on Wednesday, January 21.

Take a one-credit Library class!

Love the Library? Join us for a one-credit class this spring semester!

We have two classes to choose from:

1. Research Using the Internet 

LIB-151-501 (Reg Code: 93007) 

Units: 1.0

Instructor: McGee, Anthony 

Class meets from 01/21/15 to 03/14/15 

Taught ONLINE

2. Simplified Research:Print/Electronic 

LIB-110-601 (Reg Code: 93006) 

Units: 1.0 

Instructor: McGee, Anthony

Class meets from 01/21/15 to 05/29/15 

Taught ONLINE and CLASSROOM 

Location: Chula Vista Campus 

F 09:00AM to 09:50AM 

Room: L244 

LEC F 10:00AM to 10:50AM 

Room: L244 LAB 

Register for a spring Library class via Webadvisor.

Done with Finals? Looking for Fun?

It's time to give your brain a rest! Check out our Leisure Reading Collection on the 3rd floor. It's full of fun books to read over the winter break.

Books are available for 4-week check out with your SWC photo ID card. You may check out up to 25 books at a time!

Closed Dec 20 for Winter Break

SWC Libraries will be closed for Winter Break:

December 20, 2014 - January 19, 2015

The SWC Library at the main campus is open on Tuesday, January 20 from 8 am - 5 pm.

Spring semester hours for all four locations begin on Wednesday, January 21.

Database of the Week

E-books from EBSCOhost

• 30,936 full text books
• Free for SWC Students and Staff
• No special reading device required - just your internet browser!
• Not otherwise available on the internet

How do I access these books?

Go to the library's databases page and select: "Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOHost)" If you are off campus, follow the on-screen instructions for inputting your username and password.

Are they really free?

Yes, all 30,936 books are free for currently-enrolled SWC students, faculty, and staff.

Are they just like websites -- self-published books?

No, these are books published by high-quality publishers -- academic presses and others. They were originally published in print and have been converted to online versions.

What if I'm having problems finding what I need?

Ask a librarian! We are happy to help.