San Diego City College Library

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 are 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). 

Access to Library Resources from Off-Campus Locations

How the login system works: You are automatically eligible only if you are currently taking a class or teaching a class.

• Students: When you click on a database link or an e-book, you will be prompted for your CSID number and last name. Type in your last name exactly the way you are registered for classes (usually how it appears on your CSID card). You must be currently taking at least one City College class and have fully paid your tuition and fees in order to log in. If you are having problems with your login, please email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name and CSID number.

• Staff: You are not automatically added to the system from PeopleSoft. To request a login, or if you are having problems logging in, email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name, department, and employee (CSID) number.
• Faculty: You are automatically added to the system from PeopleSoft if you are teaching in the current semester/session. If your status is different, or you are having problems with your login, please email citylib@sdccd.edu and include your full name, department, and employee (CSID) 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.

Go to the Wifi Page for the code and network information.

More information about Computing in the LRC:

What LRC personnel can help you do:

• access the Internet
• use basic MS Office functions
• access your online course
• print a document
• scan an image

What other offices on campus can help you do:

• troubleshoot Canvas
• counsel you in software training options
• help you with English, math, or general tutoring
• assist you with researching a topic

Help is not available for personal mobile devices.