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San Diego City College Library

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Computers in the Library

Library Computers (Entrance Level): 70 desktop workstations for use by currently-enrolled students

  • Pick a computer in the room.
  • Log in at the computer screen:
    • Username is your 10-digit student ID number.
    • Password is your  8-digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY).

Got your own device? Find out how to get on the SDCCD Campus Connect wifi network. (Students, employees, and guest access)

The Library has 70 desktop computers on its main floor for use by currently-enrolled students. These desktop computers have internet access and the following software available:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Office 2019
  • Visual Studio 2019

The Library also has desktop computers with adaptive software for students with disabilities. These desktop computers have internet access and the following software available:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Fusion
  • Jaws
  • Microsoft Office               
  • ZoomText

(List updated 12/6/23)

Currently closed: The Independent Learning Center (ILC) has 120 computers for use by currently-enrolled students. ILC computers have internet access and the following software available: 

Rooms R106 & 107

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Fusion
  • Google Chrome
  • Jaws
  • Microsoft Office 2019
  • ZoomText

LRC Computer Use Policy

The most important reason the following policy is in place is to ensure that students have a place to do their academic work. Non-compliance may result in privileges being revoked. 

  • Computer use is a privilege limited to currently-enrolled SDCCD students for school-related business or academic purposes only.
  • You may be asked to show your current SDCCD ID card as proof of eligible status to use the computers.
  • Computers may be monitored by Library staff.
  • All Library computers provide Internet access and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). More software titles may be found on the first floor in the Independent Learning Center.

These guidelines are based on policies listed in the City College Catalog (2011-2012, p. 39) and on SDCCD Board Policies 6100 (Web Policy) and 0530-2.3 (Use of District Equipment). 

Remote Access Guidelines

Access to Library Resources from Off-Campus Locations

How the login system works: 

When you click on a link for a database article, video, or e-book...

  • Students: Use your student email address and your student email password. You must be currently taking at least one San Diego City College class and have fully paid your tuition and fees in order to log in. (If you are trying to log into My Library Account, use your 10-digit school ID and mySDCCD password.) If you are having problems with your login, please email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name and student ID number. More troubleshooting details here. 
  • Staff: you will be prompted with a Microsoft single sign-on (SSO) login, which is your SDCCD email address and the same password you use to log into your email (your Windows credentials). (If you are trying to log into My Library Account, use your 10-digit school ID and mySDCCD password.) If you are having problems logging in, email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name, department, and employee number.
  • Faculty: you will be prompted with a Microsoft single sign-on (SSO) login, which is your SDCCD email address and the same password you use to log into your email (your Windows credentials). (If you are trying to log into My Library Account, use your 10-digit school ID and mySDCCD password.) If you are not teaching in the current semester/session or you are having problems with your login, please email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name, department, and employee number.

Common issues: 

  • Some databases require that your browser be set to accept all cookies.
  • Security software may interfere with a database's user authentication protocol. You may have to temporarily disable it in order to connect to a database.
  • More troubleshooting details here. 

Wireless Access

Access for students, employees, and guests. Go to the Wifi Page for wifi network (SDCCD Campus Connect) information.

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