You can get help with your research, even when you can't come to campus!
Use the icon above to contact a reference librarian by chat or email.
If chat is not available at the moment, you'll be redirected to our "Ask-a-Librarian" form, and a librarian will respond as quickly as possible. Please allow at least 48 hours for responses to emails!
The College of the Redwoods Library supports the college commitment ot enhancing learning opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the community it serves. To this end, the library's mission is to:
During Fall 2020, in-person access to the CR library is available by arrangement only.
THANKSGIVING HOURS: The Reference Desk will be CLOSED between 11/22 and 11/29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Circulation Desk will be open Monday and Tuesday, 11/23-24; CLOSED the rest of the week.
REFERENCE and RESEARCH HELP:
Librarians are available by phone, chat, or email between 12:00 - 8:00 Monday - Thursday and 10:00 - 1:00 Saturdays.
Call 707-476-4260, or use the "Chat with a Librarian" icon on most library webpages.
You can also submit research questions using our Ask-a-Librarian email service:
On any library page with a "chat" icon, if chat is not available the icon will automatically transfer you to a form to submit your questions. You should receive a response within 48 hours in most cases.
CIRCULATION DESK
Do you have questions about checkouts, reserve materials, or your library account?
Call the Circulation Desk at 707-476-4260 to speak with library staff between 8:00 - 5:00 Monday-Thursday, or 8:00 - 4:00 Fridays, or email us at library-circulation@redwoods.edu.
PICKING UP LIBRARY BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT
Physical books and other library materials may be available for checkout during Fall 2020 by arrangement during specified hours. Please contact the Circulation Desk to arrange for pickup, or to ask about options if you are not able to come to the Eureka campus.
RETURNING LIBRARY BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT
Library books and DVDs may be returned in the book drop to the right of the front doors at any time. Equipment checked out from the library must be returned in person; contact the Circulation Desk to make arrangements.
Many classes have assignments that require students to locate reliable sources of information. Students often assume this information will be easy to locate on the web. If that assumption proves incorrect, librarians and library staff are ready to help you find what you need to meet the requirements of the assignment, whether in the library or on the internet. Below is some data showing the extent of library support we provide to students: