Hours & Contact Information
The Library's home page always lists our current hours and contact information. We offer a variety of ways you can reach us:
The Library is closed on all College of the Siskiyous holidays, weekends, and when classes are not in session.
Location
The Library is located on the Weed campus in Building 2, which is called the Learning Resource Center (LRC).
It is the mission of the College of the Siskiyous Library to meet the learning needs of students and the learning and instructional needs of faculty and staff by providing access to information and knowledge. The Library provides the best possible collections, support services, training, technology, and facilities to assist students and staff in achieving success in accordance with the overall mission of the College. In addition, the Library works cooperatively with local public and school libraries and other organizations to serve the information and cultural needs of the community.
The Library has five Service Area Outcomes (SAOs). It is our hope and goal that:
Your Library Account
College of the Siskiyous students and employees automatically have an account with the library; we do not use library cards. To check out library materials, we will ask for your student number (a.k.a. your "S" number) or your photo ID. Checking out library materials is free.
Checkout Time Periods & Limits
| Material | Checkout period |
|---|---|
| Regular books | Entire semester (due the last day of the semester) |
| Circulating textooks | Entire semester (due the last day of the semester) |
| In-library use textbooks | 2 hours |
| Board Games | 1 week |
| Anime DVDs | Entire semester (due the last day of the semester) |
| Magazines | Entire semester (due the last day of the semester) |
You can learn more about textbook checkouts on our Textbooks page. Some materials cannot leave the Library. These include reference books, microfilm, bound magazines, some reserve textbooks, local history materials, and some audiovisual materials.
You are allowed to check out up to 10 items in total. Because we are a small library, you may only check out 5 items on the same topic at one time.
Renewals & Waiting Lists
Please contact the Library if you would like to renew your items or if you want to be on the waiting list for an item.
All items can be returned in person to the Library on the Weed Campus during open hours. Other options include:
If you are out of the area, please read the Yreka Campus Pickup & Mailing Services section below to learn more about free mailing options.
Yreka Campus Pickup
If you would like to pick books or other materials up on the Yreka Campus:
Step 1: Text/call the Library at (530) 938-5331 or email library@siskiyous.edu. Let us know:
Step 2: Pick up your materials at the Yreka Campus Main Office, which is located in the Rural Health Sciences Institute (RHSI) building. Call the Main Office at (530) 938-5550 to:
Mail delivery between the Weed and Yreka campuses happens each Wednesday, so it may take a few days to arrive. Mail on other days is not guaranteed.
Free Mailing Services
If you are unable to pick up a book in person in the Library or on Yreka Campus, it can be mailed to you for free. We also supply a free return mailing label. Please contact the Library to take advantage of this service!
In case you need it, our return mailing address is:
College of the Siskiyous Library
Attn: Book Returns
800 College Avenue
Weed, CA 96094
The Library does not charge overdue fees for late items. We just want our materials back!
If you do not return your checked out items or return them damaged (beyond normal "wear and tear"), you will be charged for the replacement cost of the item; please contact the Library to find out what the cost is. You can pay for your items with cash or personal check. We are willing to work with you on payment plans or explore ways to lower your costs.
If you have long overdue materials, you may not be allowed to check out additional materials until the overdue items are returned. The library reserves the right to suspend the borrowing privileges of anyone who repeatedly has overdue materials.
Long overdue, unreturned materials or large outstanding bills on your account will be turned over to the College of the Siskiyous Business Office for collection. At this point, you must work with the Business Office on payment. They may block you from registering for classes until your account has been cleared.
Need help finding information for an assignment? Library staff can help you find sources, search databases, develop search strategies, and figure out where to start.
Can't make it to the Weed campus? You can still get research help:
If working with library staff isn't possible, visit our Research Help page for how-to video tutorials and handouts on research topics.
We look forward to working with you!
Want to become more confident doing research on your own? The Library offers several ways to learn research skills.
Library Micro-Courses
These short, self-paced, online courses designed to help you learn about the Library and research in bite-sized amounts. The micro-courses count for EdTALK extra credit (if you instructor offers that) and some classes may assign micro-courses as homework. The micro-courses are available to all students, 24/7!
Explore the Library Micro-Courses
Library EdTALKS
The Library participates in the EdTALK workshop series coordinated by the Academic Success Center (ASC). These 30-minute workshops are offered in person and by Zoom, and are open to all students.
View the EdTALKS page
LIBR 1001
LIBR 1001: Library Research & Information Literacy is a 1-credit class called that teaches you the basics of finding, evaluating, and citing information. You'll learn how to search library databases and use sources effectively in your research. The credit is transferable. Look for it on the Spring semester schedule!
Research Appointments
Make an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one research help. We can show you how to search databases, find sources, develop a research strategy, and more.
Students enrolled in COLL classes can get EdTALK credit for research appointments, and some English instructors offer extra credit for them (check with your instructor).
Contact the Library to make an in-person or Zoom appointment:
OneSearch (the library catalog)
OneSearch is the Library's catalog. You can use the OneSearch search box on the Library homepage to find:
If you are searching for free online textbooks, please look for the Zero Textbook Cost Class List on the Library's Textbooks page or on the Bookstore page.
If you are specifically looking for database materials such as articles or ebooks, you may want to search them directly from our Articles & Databases page for more powerful searching options and more seamless access.
You can learn more about using OneSearch by asking library staff or by visiting our Research Help page.
Finding Books in the Library
OneSearch tells you where to find a book in the Library using a location name and call number.
Here are the locations you will find on the first floor of the Library:
On the second floor Lounge, you will find:
The Dennis Freeman Mount Shasta Collection is our local history collection. It contains thousands of books, articles, manuscripts, photographs, maps, prints, and audiovisual materials about the Mount Shasta volcano and the surrounding region. This collection requires a research appointment to use.
Library Databases
Library databases give you access to thousands of articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers, including many that you can't access for free online. The Library also has ebook and streaming video databases. To see a list of our databases and to access them, visit our Articles & Databases page.
To log into a database, use your Siskiyous email address and password (the same login you use for mySiskiyous and Canvas). If you need help with your account or password, please contact the Student Help Desk.
Want to learn how to search databases? You can:
Can't Find What You Need?
As a small library, we can't have everything—but it doesn't mean you're out of luck! We are happy to work with you to get the materials you want, so please contact us. We may be able to:
If the College of the Siskiyous Library does not have a book, article, or other item you want in our collection, we can try to borrow it from another library. Libraries call this borrowing service Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
To submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request, please contact the Library to let us know what you need.
We do not have an online form at this time. When you contact us, please provide as much information as you have about the item, such as title, author or creator, publisher or journal name, and publication date. Your library account must be in good standing (no overdue items or fines) before we can process your request. Student may request up to five ILL items per semester. Here are the deadlines for submitting a request:
Faculty and staff may make up to ten ILL requests per semester at any time.
Note: We do not process requests for textbooks or items already in our collection.
How long does it take to receive an item?
The time it takes to get your item can vary:
Plan ahead if you need an item for a class or assignment!
Due Dates & Renewals
The library that lends us the item sets the due date. Most physical items can be kept for about 1–3 weeks. Copies, such as articles, are yours to keep (no due date). Contact the Library at least 2 days before the due date if you would like to request a renewal. The lending library decides whether an item can be renewed and for how long. Renewals are not guaranteed. Please return ILL materials by the due date. The College of the Siskiyous Library depends on other libraries to lend materials to us, and returning items late can make it harder for us to borrow from those libraries in the future.
The Library will make every effort to borrow items for free. If the only way we can borrow an item is for a charge, we will contact you to see you are willing to pay the fees. We will not request the item unless you agree to pay the fees.
You are responsible for any fees charged by the lending library if an ILL item is lost, damaged, or returned late.
Quiet Spaces
The Library serves as a quiet place on campus for students to study, work on assignments, and do research. You don't have to whisper, but please keep your voice level low so that you don't disturb others. Please take cell phone conversations to the LRC Lobby.
You'll find tables, study carrels, and comfy armchairs throughout the Library. The Library's upper level, which is called The Lounge, also has a couch, beanbag chairs, and exercise ball seating.
Study Rooms
The Library has two study rooms, each with a computer and whiteboard. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Popular uses for the study rooms include:
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are welcome everywhere in the Library.
Events
The Lounge can be used for events hosted by campus groups, such as Student Clubs. Use of the space is free, but events must be arranged in advance with Library staff. The Lounge has moveable furniture, a portable projector and laptop, a wall-mounted screen, and a sound system.
The Library uses the Lounge area to host our Book Club, monthly Game Nights, and the Writers Club Open Mic Nights. Visit our Activities & Events pages for more details about these and other library events!
Accessibility
The accessibility of the Library's physical space, as well as library services and collections, are detailed on our Accessibility page.
Computers
The Library has nineteen desktop PC computers and three PC laptops available for use in the Library. The Library also manages the campus laptop checkout program. Community members may use the desktop computers if they are not needed by students.
Printing
Black & white printing in the Library is currently free. We ask that you be conservative with your printing to help keep costs for paper, toner, and equipment low so that printing can stay free. If you have questions about double-sided printing or other ways to reduce paper and toner use, please ask library staff. You cannot print from your laptop or wireless device in the Library at this time. Color printing is also available for 25 cents per page. Please ask at the library service desk about color printing.
Photocopying & Scanning
Black & white photocopying in the Library is currently free. We ask that you be conservative with your copying to help keep Library costs for paper, toner, and equipment low so that copying can stay free. The Library has a scanner at computer station #19, which is on a height-adjustable desk. Scanning is free. Ask a staff member if you have questions about using the scanner.
Headphones
The Library has noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that can be checked out for the semester. We do not currently loan headphones for use inside the Library.
The Library does sell $1 earbuds. They are cheap in every sense of the word but can be helpful in a pinch. Stop by if you need a pair! Cash only. Price ($1.00) includes tax. The College of the Siskiyous Bookstore sells better quality earbuds.
Charging
The Library has:
Some chargers are for in-library use, and some are available for checkout. There is also a charging station in the LRC Lobby.
Technology Checkouts
The Library offers many tech items for checkout, such as:
Visit our Technology Checkouts page for a complete list of available items.
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