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Summer Schedule

05/25/2025

Jean Ping

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Summer hours at the library:

Main Campus Library Open M-TH 8am-5pm

CHC Library Open M-TH 7:30am - 5pm

If you're on campus, stop in for a cool place to study and hang out.

Enjoy your summer!

Get Ready for Finals

05/19/2025

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With only a few weeks left in the semester finals will soon be upon us. Here are a few ways the library can help students prepare for finals:

Research guides such as Citations from Start to Finish and Research Paper: A step-by-step guide.
Video Tutorials - research tips, databases, library services and more.
Rent a study room. You can pre-book a study room online or come into the library to see if one is available. Rooms fill up fast so make sure to plan ahead.
Consult with a librarian about your research project. We are available for drop in reference at the reference desk or you can book an appointment with your subject expert.
Explore books, ebooks, and databases by using our catalog.
Use the computer lab and quiet study spaces.
Print for free (up to 15 pages a day) in the computer lab.

We offer many other services and resources. Stop by the library today to find out more!

Good luck with finals!

Libby: Discover the Library's New Audiobook and Ebook Resource

05/04/2025

Rachel Arteaga

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You may know the audio and ebook platform, Libby, from the public library, and now it is available at Butte College. The best way to access Libby is to download the app on your phone. Simply search for Libby in the app store. Follow the prompts to find Butte College. You will then need to sign in by using your Butte College login information. Currently we have a small collection but it will grow over the next semester. For more information please see our Libby guide.

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