CCC Library LibChat Privacy Statement (Updated April 26, 2021)
We abide by the American Library Association Code of Ethics. We use personal information you provide to us, such as your name, email, and questions to provide answers and improve our library services. We use browser or device information (cookies) for aggregate statistics. We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.
We keep your personal information for 6 months for possible follow-up questions/answers and usage statistics. We delete all information after 6 months.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, contact us at: library@contracosta.edu
Fall 2023: August 21 - December 8, 2023
Holidays: 9/4, 10/9,11/10, 11/23-24
Library Hours
M-W: 9:00am-6:00pm
Th: 9:00am-7:45pm
F: 10:00am-1:45pm
Sa-Su: Closed - 24/7 Chat still available
The Book Drop outside the library is always available for dropping off books and magazines, but not laptops or devices.
Contact us:
call 510-215-4921 or email library@contracosta.edu.
Get Help from a Librarian
In Person: Visit the Reference Desk at the CCC Library anytime during the library's open hours.
- Available 24/7 (CCC librarians staff the service during hours listed above.)
- Staffed by Librarians from other colleges/universities outside regular Library Hours
One-on-One Reference Appointments
- Meet on Zoom with a librarian for up to 1hr for your research questions
- Limited days/hours available
- library@contracosta.edu
- We will respond within 24 hours when the library is open.
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 Academic Video Online (AVON), Films on Demand, or Kanopy
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.