Books and other materials located in the Golden West College Library can be found in the 'Library Catalog.'
Find books or eBooks on your topic. Use the keywords from your topic. If those don't work, think of their synonyms or try to think of a broader topic. Don't give up! Ask a librarian if you need help.
To check them out: Take books to the Public Services Desk on the 2nd Floor and show your GWC Student ID (your library card!).
This system of organizing ensures that materials on similar subjects are shelved together. Each item is given a subject heading that corresponds to a call number which identifies the location of the item on a shelf.
Items are arranged on the shelves from left to right, top to bottom, according to call numbers. Call numbers are read in this format:
Short video (2:11) explaining how to locate materials in a college library using the Library of Congress call number system.
Most titles are different than our print collection. They may be accessed 24/7.
Note: You may or may not be able to check these materials out. When in doubt, ask a librarian!