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Introduction from the Library Collection Management Guidelines document:
The San Diego City College Library provides access to resources and services that support the academic success of City College students. Material formats include books, periodicals, electronic resources (e-resources) and media resources. While the curriculum is the foremost component in the collection development criteria, the library recognizes that close collaboration with the faculty is required to maintain the most relevant collection possible. All collection development decisions, including acceptance of gifts and withdrawal of materials, are the responsibility of the library. Suggestions from students, staff and faculty are strongly encouraged. These guidelines support the mission of the library and the college by providing guidelines for collection development and maintenance.
See below for the full text of the document.
Community patrons may use the facility for study purposes. Per District policy, community users have access to on-site non-electronic resources only, such as books and paper periodicals.
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.
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).
The San Diego City College Library greatly appreciates donations of books that supplement our collection development goals. Our purpose is to support student learning by providing academic resources and services. Your donation will help us do that. See below for further information. If you have questions, please call the Library Information Desk at 619-388-3288.
What books are needed:
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What (else) you should know:
San Diego City College LRC welcomes the students, faculty, and staff of San Diego City College to use the various display and exhibit areas in the LRC. Space is provided for displays and exhibits of an educational, cultural, civic, charitable or recreational nature. The LRC especially encourages exhibition of materials produced by students and faculty, and materials celebrating diverse cultures.
To set up a display/exhibit, you will need to fill out the Exhibit Guidelines and Agreement form below and contact us at citylib@sdccd.edu, Attn: Carol Withers.
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.
Common issues:
Access to the San Diego City College wireless network is limited to current students, faculty and staff using their personal mobile devices.
In compliance with District AP 5040, these are the guidelines for San Diego City College library for Access Services, Collection Management, Instruction, Reference, and Technical Services.
San Diego City College's library faculty uphold the American Library Association's (ALA) Code of Ethics and the interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights set forth by ALA for Academic Libraries. In all activities, we seek out and strive to apply current best practices relevant to the services and the selection of, acquisition of and access to the resources we provide San Diego City College students, staff and faculty.
San Diego City College Library faculty provide equal access to reference services to all members of the City College campus. All reference interactions, as are all circulating interactions, are held in confidence.
Technical Services provides access to information by acquiring and cataloging books, controlling periodical check-in and maintaining electronic access with no filtering among other things. These functions are guided by American Library Association ethics which insist on equal access to information.
