Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library

Welcome to the Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library!

We're here to help you create your success story.

The Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library is located on the first floor of the 45,000-square-foot Library-Student Success Center (L-SSC) building, and invites Compton College students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community to explore our resources, facilities, and services. The Holifield Library offers print, audiovisual, multimedia, and digital resources for loan or in-library use. Research assistance and instruction is available through library tours, instruction orientations, workshops, and one-on-one research consultations with a librarian at the Reference Desk. Study rooms, tables, WiFi, and multiple outlets are available inside the Library and throughout the L-SSC building.

Please review Library Conduct for complete Library policies.

Contact Us

On Campus
We are located on the first floor of the L-SSC building.

Phone
Circulation Desk: (310) 900-1600, ext. 2175
Reference Desk: (310) 900-1600, ext. 2179

Email
Library@compton.edu

Chat
Ask a Librarian
Library Hours
Fall 2024: August 24-December 13
Library Operating Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED the following holidays:
- September 2 (Labor Day)
- November 11 (Veterans Day)
- November 28-December 1 (Thanksgiving).
Hours for winter and summer session subject to change.
Book Library Services
On campus Library Services are available by walk-in or appointment:
- Borrow books at the Circulation Desk;
- Borrow course textbooks at the Circulation Desk;
- Get library account help from library staff at the Circulation Desk;
- Use copy machines (black and white copies 10 cents each; color copies 50 cents each);
- Get research help from a librarian at the Reference Desk;
- Use library facilities and materials.
Book Library Services

For assistance reserving Library services, Contact Us!
Return Library Materials
Items checked out from the Library may be returned at the Circulation Desk located inside the Library.
- Lost or damaged items will be charged the cost of item and replacement processing.
- Student transcripts will be paused until charges are paid, and may impact ability to enroll in new classes.

Upcoming Events!

Research Skills Workshops

Join us in Zoom!

Learn how to enhance your research skills by dropping in for a librarian-led workshop in Zoom!
To join a workshop, click on a workshop date below:

These workshops are presented in collaboration with the Student Success Center. To view additional study/skills workshops offered in Zoom this semester, visit the SSC Workshops page!

Artist Talk & Bookmaking with Jennifer Graves

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

Date: Oct. 21, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Multipurpose Room (Q Building)
Description: Join us in the multipurpose room for an artist talk and brief bookmaking activity with local artist and instructor Jennifer Graves! Jennifer will be discussing her work, followed by a hands-on bookmaking art activity.
Contact: For questions about this event, contact Lynn Chung.

Flyer for Jennifer Graves speaker event

Library Resource Highlights

Streaming Video Collections

The Library offers streaming video through the following collections:

JoVe - world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research and education.
Films on Demand - provides over 48,000 full-length instructional and accessible films, documentaries, and video clips.

For access off-campus or from a personal device, log in with your MyCompton username and password. If you have questions or require assistance navigating these collections, Ask a Librarian for help!
View Collections

Canvas Library Resources Repository

Visit the Library Resources Repository to explore the Compton College librarian-curated repository of library research and information literacy resources, all within Canvas! Browse by subject type (e.g. Copyright & Plagiarism, Information Evaluation, Periodicals & Databases, et al.) or resource type (videos, handouts, and websites). Design and content are subject to ongoing evaluation to ensure and improve quality and accessibility, and may be modified, replaced, or removed without notice.
Visit Repository

Log into Canvas with your MyCompton account and enter any course, then click on Library Resources on the course navigation menu to access this content. For more information about this resource, email LChung@compton.edu or CHobbs@compton.edu.

Chat with Us!

To start chatting, look for a green light to see who's currently available online and select "Knock on Door." If no library staff are currently online, select "Send Offline Message" to email us directly. You will be prompted to log in with your MyCompton account.