Library faculty teach one 1-credit course, Library 101: Intro to Information Literacy & Information Ecosystems, which satisfies SBCCGE Area 7 (and the previous SBCCGE Area F Information Competency requirement). Information literacy is a foundation for critical thinking, lifelong learning, and civic engagement, and is common to all disciplines and learning environments. It is increasingly important in the current era of rapid technological change, proliferating information resources, and abundance of unreliable information. 

In addition to teaching Library 101, Library faculty offer research and information literacy instruction and support in a variety of other ways – both in person and online – including research workshops, tutorials, and individual help.

The Luria Library plays a central role in the life of SBCC. Thousands of students visit the Library each day, many making it their go-to campus location to study, meet classmates, use technology, get academic support, or take a break. The Library is located next to the footbridge on the West Campus, in the same building as the Cartwright Learning Resources Center (LRC). Check the Library Hours and Maps page for current hours.

Library Spaces 

The Library offers both quiet and collaborative spaces with wifi and a variety of seating options for studying, socializing, relaxing, and more, including:

• Study tables;
• Moveable whiteboards;
• Individual study carrels;
• Reservable Study Rooms for group work and/or private Zoom meetings;
• Comfortable sofas and armchairs;
• A private Lactation Room;
• Restrooms, including two private all gender bathrooms.

Library Resources and Services

All in-person and online Library resources and services are FREE for students!

• Textbooks and Course Materials: Get temporary online access or borrow physical textbooks (and other course materials, such as life-sized anatomy models) for three hours at a time. (Use the SBCC Bookstore to purchase or rent your own textbook for the entire semester.)
• Books and Other Physical Library Materials: OneSearch allows you to search the Library's collection of physical and online information resources (fiction and nonfiction books, ebooks, news sources, articles, images, videos, and more). Access online resources anytime with your Pipeline login, or borrow physical resources–other than textbooks–for up to two weeks at a time. Watch the Introduction to OneSearch video to get started.
• Supplies: Free basic school supplies including pens, pencils, blue books, scantrons, paper, folders, and white board markers. 
• Food and Beverages: Outside food and beverages are allowed. A microwave is available, as well as snack and beverage vending machines.
• Technology and Tech Help: PC and Mac computers, printers, copiers, and scanners, with help available from Technology Tutors. Chromebooks and calculators are available for short- and long-term checkout.
• Individual Help from a Librarian: Library Faculty can help you use the Library, complete research assignments, cite sources, and think critically about information, and can direct you to the best person to answer any question about SBCC. For in-person help, stop by the Library’s Reference & Information Desk in the center of the main floor. For immediate online help, use the Live Chat when the Library is open. Or email library@sbcc.edu, call 805-730-4444, text 805-699-5874, or schedule a Zoom appointment. No question is too big or too small! 
• Research Workshops: Library Faculty offer in-person research workshops on a variety of topics, and provide workshops for many individual classes. Follow the Luria Library on Instagram for information about research workshops and other Library events.
• Do-It-Yourself Help: For DIY help, see the Get Help page, which includes links to Library Tutorials and Research Guides on a variety of topics.
• Research Workshop Videos: Videos of some past workshops are available on the Luria Library YouTube Channel. 

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