South Seattle Community College Library

Library Services

Learn more about our lending policies, study rooms and other services provided by our librarians and staff.

Free Workshops	Each quarter, we offer several free workshops for students, campus and community members. The workshops are designed to help you learn to use library resources more effectively, more easily and more efficiently. Typically, you'll get an overview on a specific resource and then have a chance to practice with a librarian's help. All workshops are fifty minutes and require no advance sign-up. Workshop are held in LIB105.
Borrowing Privileges	All currently enrolled students, faculty and staff in the Seattle Community College District may check out library materials with college ID. Students at all community colleges state-wide are also eligible. Residents in the West Seattle area may borrow materials after obtaining an ID card from the registration office for $5.
Loan Periods	Books: Two weeks, one renewal Periodicals: One week Reference and Audio-Visual: In Library Only
Course Reserves	Faculty will often place textbooks or other readings on reserve when they want to ensure availability for all students. Reserve items are held at the circulation desk, and may be checked out for IN LIBRARY USE ONLY for 1-3 hours. Ask at the circulation desk about taking items off-campus.
Media Services	Audio and video materials can be requested at the Media desk. Most items must be used in the library. Equipment for viewing, listening and recording is available. Check here or call 764.5384 for more details.
Study Rooms	Need a place to meet for your group project or quiet study time? Check out the library study rooms located near the circulation desk. Rooms are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Sign up sheets are posted outside of each room day of or one-day advance.
Interlibrary Loan	Looking for a book that's not in the library catalog? We may be able to find it for you from another library. Interlibrary loan items may take more than ten days to arrive and loan periods vary. Ask a librarian for more details.