When is the Library open?
The Library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m on Saturday.
The Library is closed on Sunday and on all legal and College holidays. Shorter hours are in effect during winter and summer sessions.

Who may use the Library?
While any member of the public (18 or older) may visit the Library, only currently enrolled CEC/ECC students may check out materials, use reserve books, or access the computer lab.


How do I get a library card?
Your current student ID card is your library card. The first time you check out a book, Library staff will need to input your card into our computer system.


I brought back a book after the due date? Is there a fine? What if I lose a book?
The Library does not normally charge for overdue books.  However, if you check out a book and do not return it, you will have to pay for the entire cost of the book. If you have paid for a book and then find it, you will be able to have your payment refunded as long as you return the book and it is in satisfactory condition. Please note that if you have overdue books you will not be able to check out new books from the Library and may not be able to enroll in new classes.


Are there photocopy machines available for student use?
The Library has five photocopy machines for student use. Three of the machines accept coins (no pennies or dollar coins) and dollar bills; two only accept copy cards. Each copy costs 10 cents.

Are there computers available for student use?
The Library has a small computer lab containing ten computers. Please sign up before using the lab. Due to the limited number of computers, please use them for academic assignments only.

To print out your work, you will need a copy card, available from a machine in the lab. Your first card will cost $1 (dollar bills only) and can have more funds added as needed. Please keep your card.

The computer lab will close 30 minutes before the library closes. The lab may occasionally be closed during the day for Library orientations and other events.

Additional computer labs are located in the Math Science building and in room G39.


How do I search for a book?
Use the online catalog. In the search box, type the author or subject you are looking for.
[illustrate process] The call number (highlighted) shows where the book will be located on the shelf.

How do I search for a magazine or journal article?
Use the online databases at [database page]. Academic Search Premier or Proquest Research Library are good places to start.
Please ask library staff for assistance.

My instructor wants me to get information from scholarly (or peer-reviewed) journals. How do I find them?
Again, use the online databases. Most of them have a box you can check to limit your search to scholarly journals.

Conclusion:
The members of the Library Staff are here to help you. If you have a question which is not covered in these pages, please do not hesitate to ask. That's why we are here, to serve you!