Yreka Campus Library Services - FAQs

Where is the Library?

The COS Library is located on the Weed campus, but many of its resources are available online. Materials can also be delivered to the Yreka campus for you to pick up.

How can I get help finding information?

Library staff members are also available to assist you by email or phone (530) 938-5331. 

How can I get a library card?

If you are unable to come to the Weed campus, you can request a library card online.  This Library Card Registration Form is valid for students, faculty and staff taking or teaching a class located at a distance site. Your card will be mailed to you.

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How can I find books in the library?

On the library webpage, click on Library Catalog. To find a book on your topic, enter your keywords and click either the “Search Everything” or “Subject” button. You can also search for books by title or by author.

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How can I have books sent to the Yreka campus?

Yes. The easiest way to do this is to call (530) 938-5331 or email the library. Please include your name, contact information and as much information about the materials that you need. You will need a current library card (see above). Currently, we cannot send materials on Reserve for Library-Use Only.

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How long can I keep the books?

Most books can be checked out for two weeks and can be renewed two consecutive times unless another user has requested them.

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How can I renew books?

You may call the library or use the Library Catalog’s “User Services” feature and click on “Renew Materials.” If renewing online, you must renew books at least one day prior to the due date. Overdue items may not be renewed by phone or email.

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Does the library have any electronic books (ebooks)?

The library provides more than 21,000 ebooks on a wide variety of topics. You can read these online on any computer with Internet access. To access ebooks, go the Library’s website and click on EBSCOHost Electronic Book Collection

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How can I find magazine articles?

The library has print subscriptions to about 100 magazines and journals. These may be checked out. We also provide online access to full-text articles from thousands of publications. To access these:
  • Go to the library’s Online Periodicals & Reference Databases.
  • Click on the database you need.
  • Note: If you are off-campus you will need to click the “Off-Campus” link next to the name of the database. Enter your 14-digit library barcode number with no spaces between the numbers.

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How can I find local newspaper articles?

The library has subscriptions to local and northern California newspapers, and has microfilm backfiles of many older local newspapers. 

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I had problems accessing the online databases. What’s wrong?

If you were asked for a username and password, you probably forgot to click on “Off-campus.” Please try again. If the database requires your library barcode number, be sure to type in all 14 numbers with no spaces between the numbers. Still having problems? Please call (530) 938-5331 or email the library. We’ll be glad to help you.

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Can I request books or articles from other libraries?

Interlibrary loan service is not currently offered.

 

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