Library Services
Tools and Services to Support Your Success
CCBC Library is here to help you Stay Strong with research support, course-specific resources, and access to electronic databases for articles and other academic content. Faculty and students can use services like course reserves for class materials and interlibrary loan when you need something beyond the CCBC collection. Community members can also benefit from the library’s partnership with the Beaver County Library System, including the ability to request materials from other system libraries electronically.
Services to the Community
CCBC Library collection and services are available to all residents of Beaver County. Beaver County Library System cards issued at the public libraries are accepted at CCBC Library and vice-versa.
A current library card is required for access to library computers and to check out materials. The cost of printing is 20 cents per page; 50 cents per page for color copying. Application for a library card can be made at the Customer Service desk. A photo ID or other proof of residency is required.
Please note that a patron with an overdue balance above $5.00 will have privileges suspended until the balance is paid in part or in full. Patrons who have lost their library card will be charged $2.00 for a new one.
Borrowing and returning materials
CCBC Library has a partnership with the Beaver County Library System which permits patrons to request materials from other system libraries electronically. Patrons can also return materials to any of the libraries when they are due. The borrowing period can be extended for two additional weeks if the item is not being requested by another patron, and that can be done by the patron through the online catalog page.
Services to Faculty
CCBC Library Users will need a physical library card to borrow materials and access certain services. Cards can be obtained at the Library or by completing the online registration form.
Library Instruction
Orientation
Introduce your students to the Library with a general orientation session. This includes a tour of the space, an overview of library services, and an introduction to discovering physical materials and e-resources, including our research databases.
Course-integrated Instruction
For more in-depth support, instruction sessions can be tailored to your specific assignments or projects. Sessions may include guidance on research strategies, evaluating sources, using databases, and more. Instruction can be offered in person or online, and we can also collaborate to develop customized materials or research guides for your course.
To schedule any instruction session, please email Jennifer Cribbs, Reference Librarian, at jennifer.cribbs@ccbc.edu at least two weeks in advance.
Research and Course Support
Individual Consultation
Faculty are encouraged to connect with the librarian to discuss assignments, research resources, information literacy goals, or other ways the Library can support your course. Please reach out via email to schedule a consultation.
Reserves
Textbooks on reserve can be very helpful to your students. Please contact the librarian at least four weeks prior to your assignment to discuss options. We can work with you to identify appropriate titles and obtain them through purchase or interlibrary loan when needed.
Interlibrary loan
If you or your students need materials not available through CCBC, there are two options:
- Beaver County Library System titles: Requests can be placed directly through the online catalog using the “Request” feature.
- Items not available locally: The Library can request books, articles, and other resources on your behalf via two wider ILL services, ACCESS PA and OCLC WorldShare. To submit a request, email library@ccbc.edu with the title, author, and ISBN (if available).
Books or articles that are not available locally may be requested through the interlibrary loan service. Questions about interlibrary loan should be directed to the library, (724) 480-3442.
Suggestions for library materials
The librarian welcomes faculty recommendations for new materials that support your courses and research interests. To suggest a purchase, please email jennifer.cribbs@ccbc.edu.
We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Library!
Services to Online Students
Students who take all of their courses online have the same access to library services as students who are on campus. In addition to all the information available on the Library Web pages, reference assistance can be provided through chat from the mainpage, email or by phone (724) 480-3427.
A username and password are required for free remote access to library research databases. Use your CCBC email (username: firstname.lastname@ccbc.edu; password: Welcome followed by your student ID number).
In Blackboard, under the Student Tab, select the CCBC Library, videos are posted to help you make smart resource choices and order materials.
Also, additional access to county and state resources are available through your CCBC Library Card, please contact us to find out about getting a card.
You are part of our community and we value you at the CCBC Library. We want to help you and welcome your suggestions and inquiries. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can serve you better.
Reserve Materials
Study Rooms
Maker Space/Media Room
Computers and Printing
We're Here to Help You Stay Strong!
CCBC Library
- 724-480-3442
- library@ccbc.edu
- Upper Level, Building 9 - LRC (Learning Resource Center)
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
