Research Guides: Library Site: Library Services during COVID-19

If you need a laptop, calculator, webcam, and/or internet access, contact us:
call/text 510-426-5026 or email library@contracosta.edu

The library is closed. Books on reserve are not available unless your instructor has made special arrangements.
Our Ebooks (online books available in our Databases) are available 24/7: try EBOOK CENTRAL for textbooks.

Get Help from a Librarian

This is a confusing time, feel free to ask us anything. If we don't know the answer, we'll connect you with someone who does.

Our building may be closed, but we're still here for you!

Here are your options for getting in touch with a librarian:

Call or Text Us: 510-426-5026

SUMMER 2020: Available Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chat with a librarian

Available 24/7
Staffed by CCC Librarians during regular Library Hours

Email a librarian

library@contracosta.edu
We will respond within 24 hours

Online Library Resources

Online Databases: Use our research Databases to find high-quality articles, ebooks, and streaming media. You will need to log in using your Insite Username and Password to access these from off-campus

Database Quickstart:

For Articles, try Academic Search Complete
For Background Research, try Credo or Gale Ebooks
For Streaming Films/Media, try Kanopy or Films on Demand

For database questions, please contact Erica Watson (ewatson@contracosta.edu or 510-426-5026)

Online Research Guides: Research Guides -- Multiple subject research guides are available to help you explore the best online resources in your subject area.

Library Instruction: Faculty, if you'd like to arrange for students to receive remote instruction on how to use these online library resources, please contact Amanda Choi (achoi@contracosta.edu)