Q: When I check out a book, how long can I keep it?
A: You can check out a book for 3 weeks, and renew it for another 3 weeks as long as no one else puts a hold on the book.
Q: How many books or other library items can I check out?
A: You can check out up to 10 library items at once.
Q: How do I get a library card?
A: Your Mt. SAC Student ID is your library card.
A selection of e-books is included in many of our databases. The following ebook collection may also have sources relevant to your research topic:
In the library homepage, you will see OneSearch, a single search box to look for print and online books, videos, articles (from journals, magazines, newspapers, etc.) and more. You can search all using the default OneSearch tab, or you can use the other tabs above the search box to narrow your search to Articles or Books.
The OneSearch searches books, media and course reserves in the library's print and online collections.
Subject search using the following subject terms and with the filter set to "books" are the most effective way to find relevant books. Click on the links below to see what books, print or online, are available at the library.
Example Advanced Searches:
Librarian help is always available.
Workshops. Attend a library research workshop on using OneSearch to locate books:
Ask a Librarian.