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Summer quarter 2022

Welcome back to campus! The Library is open for in-person services for both TCC students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public. Students are welcome to come to the library to check in/out materials and equipment, use a computer in the library, and/or use a study space in the library.  

• Masks are not required in the library, but they are strongly encouraged (and readily available at the library & building 7 entrances).
• For information on health guidelines for a safe return to in-person learning, please visit "Covid-19 Information" on the TCC website ( https://tacomacc.edu/covid-19/index)
   

Library building hours for Summer quarter 

Summer quarter runs from Tuesday, June 21st - Thursday, August 11th. 

During this time, the library will be open the following days/hours:

• Monday - Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Closed

  • Note: The library will be closed on Monday, July 4^th in observance of Independence Day.  
     

Librarian research assistance for Summer quarter

During this time, a librarian will be available for in-person help at the research desk:

• Monday - Thursday | 8:00am - 5:30pm

  • Note: Due to staffing issues there may be some days when a librarian is not available during these hours.

For help after these hours, over the weekend, or when a librarian is not available, please use the "Ask a Librarian" chat option linked below to chat with a 24/7 back-up librarian who can help guide you in how to search the library's resources, get citation help, and ask any additional questions. Questions submitted over the weekend (Fridays-Sundays & holidays) will be responded to on the next open business day.

Library services

• Check out items

  • Books, DVDs, Newspapers & Magazines in the library's collection

  • Course Reserve/Textbooks for some courses

  • Technology equipment such as laptops, headphones, webcams, phone chargers, calculators, and more

  • Water quality kits

  • Interlibrary Loans (ILL)

    • See "Borrowing materials" under the "About" tab for more information about checking out and returning items.

• Computer use & printing/scanning

  • Printing from library computers, as well as wireless printing are available
  • Wireless print drivers & information about wi-fi access
  • Options including printing in black and white or color, and scanning from or to a USB drive using the copy machines.
    • See "Computers, printing & scanning" under the "About" tab for more information

• Library Study Spaces & Group Study Rooms

  • Open computer lab on both wings of the library, all equipped for printing (black & white, color)
  • Study spaces with large and small tables and individual study carrels
  • A Silent Study Room
  • Four Group Study Rooms
  • One Group Media Room
  • The Pleneurethics Group Room/Music Room
    • See "Study rooms, library spaces & map" under the "About" tab for more information

Visitors/guests:

• The TCC campus is open to the public and limited library resources and computer/printing access is available.
  • See "Library policies & conduct" under the About tab for more information.

Questions? Contact the Library: (253) 566.5087 or email library@tacomacc.edu.

Need help with research or citation?. Come to the Research Desk during library open hours to work with a librarian or chat online with a librarian using the chat box on this page, or by using the link below.