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SLO Campus Library

Library Services:
Monday - Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-5pm

Building Spaces
The SLO Learning Resource Center (including the computer lab and study spaces) is open and available for student use on days when the campus is open, even when library services are closed (e.g., FLEX days).

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NCC Campus Library

Monday - Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-5pm

Building Spaces
The NCC Learning Resource Center (including the computer lab and study spaces) is open and available for student use on days when the campus is open, even when library services are closed (e.g., FLEX days).

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Virtual Library Chat

Connect with a Librarian HERE
Monday - Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-5pm

Schedule an Appointment

Access Cuesta Connect to make an Appointment with the Library Learning Resource Center Staff
Access Cuesta Connect to make an Appointment with a Librarian

Note: All libraries are closed on holidays, semester breaks, and FLEX days. Library hours are subject to change.

Library Services

Chromebook & Hotspot rental

Students can email circulation@cuesta.edu to make an appointment to pick up a Chromebook or Hotspot. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Computer and Internet Access

The library provides computers for searching the library catalog, access to library databases, and Internet research. The Open Innovation Lab in the Library has computers for students to use for word processing along with the software for most classes during open hours. 

The computer labs are located in the SLO library (2nd floor, Bldg. 3400) and NCC Learning Resource Center (Bldg. N3100) ; technical questions should be sent to: support@cuesta.edu

Printing & Copying

Black and white printing and color printing are currently available free of charge. Copy machines are available in the library for student use. Copies are currently free of charge. 

Circulation

Borrowing privileges are extended to all currently registered students, Cuesta faculty and staff, and community members. Students with ASCC Student ID cards will have a simpler check-out process. Get yours online or in-person from Admissions & Aid.

Policies

Loan Periods and Fees

Material Type Loan Period Overdue Fees Replacement Cost
Bookstacks - General Collection
(Books, magazines, DVD's, etc.)		 2 weeks n/a based on
cost of item*
Electronics (Chromebooks,
laptops, hotspots, semester
calculators, etc.)		 Semester $1.00/day
$100 Max		 based on
cost of item*
Reserve Materials
(Textbooks,
Folders and DVD's, etc.)		 2 Hour/
1 Day		 $1.00/day
$100 Max		 based on
cost of item*

Note: A $10.00 processing fee per item is added for replacing any Library materials

Terms of Use Regarding Fees and Fine

Bookstack items have a complimentary one-time automatic renewal. You are responsible for all items checked out on your library account. If items are lost, damaged, or not returned and your account accrues over $200 in fines and fees, a registration hold will be placed on your student account.