Student Resources
Cuesta Library is back in person as well as online. We are here to help. Learn about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Plan (IDEA).
Announcements Spring 2022
The Cuesta Libraries are back for in person service. Not on campus this spring? Don't worry, librarians also available online.
SLO: Library, 2nd floor, Bldg. 3400 Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 8:00-4:00pm
NCC: Learning Resource Center N3100; Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday 9:00- 2:00 pm Maps
Library/Learning Student Services
Research Help from a Librarian
Cuesta librarians can save you time and help you locate the best books, articles and
resources for your academic assignments, speeches, research papers and more.
Online "Ask a Librarian"
Click here to Ask a Librarian your question online via chat, email, phone, or Zoom during regular open hours.
Chromebooks and Hotspots
Chromebooks and Hotspots are available for semester checkout to faculty, students
and staff. To check on availability and reserve a Chromebook, email: circulation@cuesta.edu
Access the Electronics Checkout Agreement here. Students must complete this form when checking out Chromebooks, Hotspots, and/or other electronic devices.
Pick up Chromebooks and Hotspots at either SLO or NCC locations. Please bring a picture ID or proof of your schedule and Cuesta 900 number. The device check-out process takes 10-15 minutes.
Computer Labs
Computer labs will be open at both campuses for students lacking computers and internet
access at home.
In person Technical Support is available:
Open Lab (inside the San Luis Obispo Campus Library )
Monday-Thursday 11:00-4:00pm
Any questions about labs or technology should be sent to: support@cuesta.edu.
Textbooks and Books
E-mail: circulation@cuesta.edu with any questions about checking out books and reserve textbooks. Don't know what
book you need? Ask a Librarian.
Fall semester course reserve textbooks can be picked up at either SLO or NCC locations.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service through which current students and employees may request print and audio-visual materials not owned or accessible by Cuesta College library. Visit our ILL guide for more information and to access the ILL request form.
Returning Library Items
Books
Return books in the outdoor book-drops on either SLO or NCC campuses.
Chromebooks or Calculators
Return indoors SLO Library circulation desk (3200) or NCC Learning Resource Center
(N3100) during open hours.