Browse |
To look through or explore at random. You can browse through CCC Library's books and magazines to find items that look interesting to you. |
Catalog (also called Library Catalog) |
The search tool on CCC Library's homepage that searches (nearly) everything available in CCC Library. |
Check out |
To borrow something from the library; to take something home with you from the library. You will need to show a student ID card or other photo ID to check out. |
Circulation Desk |
The desk in the library where you can check out books, Course Reserves, headphones, and other items. The Circulation Desk is located at the entrance of CCC Library. |
Circulating collection |
Books and other items that can be checked out and taken home. Circulate means to go from place to place (like from school to home). |
Course Reserves collection (also called Reserves) |
Textbooks and other books used in your classes. |
Database |
A search tool where you find journal articles, newspaper articles, magazine articles, eBooks, and / or streaming videos. CCC Library has over 100 databases. |
Due date |
The date by which you should return items you have borrowed to the library. If you keep a book past the due date, you will receive an email telling you that the book is late (or overdue) and asking you to return it. |
ESOL |
ESOL is an acronym that stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Acronyms are written in upper-case letters. |
Fiction |
Books or stories that are about imaginary events and people. Fiction books or stories might be romance, mystery or thriller, fantasy, comedy or humor, or drama. |
Hold |
A hold is an online request to have a book or other material waiting for you to check out at the Circulation Desk. |
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) |
A system of sharing between libraries. CCC Library can help you borrow books, DVDs, and more from other libraries around the world - for free! (This is a different service from Summit.) |
Leveled Reader collection (also called New Reader or Graded Reader) |
A book for ESOL and PIE students that is intended to help build reading skills for individuals new to reading English. |
Librarian |
A person who works in the library; a specialist in the library and information field. If you are having difficulty finding what you need, you can ask a librarian for help.
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Library |
A place where you can borrow books, Course Reserves, etc.; a place where can get help finding information for your classes; a place where you can study and relax. (Students sometimes confuse library with bookstore. A bookstore is a place where you can buy books.) |
Loan period |
The length of time for which you can borrow something from the library. At the end of the loan period, you must return the item to the library. |
Nonfiction |
Books or stories based on facts. Topics might be science, current events, history, biographies (books about real people), or how-to books. |
Overdue |
Overdue means late. When a library item is kept longer than its loan period and after its due date, it becomes overdue. |
Periodical |
A publication (usually a collection of articles) that is issued at regular intervals. Magazines, journals, and newspapers are all periodicals. |
PIE |
PIE is an acronym that stands for Program for Intensive English. Acronyms are written in upper-case letters. (Not to be confused with pie, which is a delicious dessert and written in lower-case letters.) |
Questions |
Something you should ask a lot when you are in the library. We are happy to help you! |
Research Help Desk (also called Reference Desk) |
A desk where a librarian can help you find information either in the library or online. The Reference Desk is located near the Circulation Desk. Also called "Research Help." |
Renew |
To extend the loan period on an item; to check an item out again so you can keep it longer. |
Resource |
A resource is an item that provides information. Resources include books, articles, newspapers, and videos. |
Return |
To bring a book (or other item) you have borrowed back to the library. |
Summit |
A system of sharing between 38 college and university libraries in the Pacific Northwest. CCC Library can help you borrow books, DVDs, and more from our Summit partners - for free! Items arrive in 2-3 days.
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Thesaurus (plural: thesauri) |
A book or built-in database tool that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts. |
Young Adult collection |
Books written at levels beyond the Leveled Reader collection. Young Adult books often explore topics and themes reflective of young adults' experiences. |