Starting May 27th, the library will be operating Doorbell Service only. Ring the doorbell outside the main door to make returns or attend to a library account issue like fines or fees.
Books may also be returned to the dropbox between GE and the Library buildings. Please do not return technology items in the dropbox, return technology to the library during open hours.
The library will open for full use and librarian research assistance for Summer Session on Monday June 16th. See the hours below:
May 27th - June 13th: |
Doorbell service only Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
June 16th - July 24th: |
Full use & Librarian Assistance Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30am - 12:30pm Tuesday: 11:30 am - 2:30pm Closed: Saturday, Sunday, campus holidays |
Contact a librarian via:
Email: sjcc.library@sjcc.edu
Online Research Appointment Request through Zoom (Form to set up 20-minute live appointments)
Welcome to the library for finding information in books, e-books, articles, films/videos, and websites related to Health and Medical studies.
Use the Contents List on the left to find Books, Databases, Websites, and Citation Help.
Search the SJCC Library Catalog for books by clicking on Advanced Search
Circulating books can be checked out. They are located in the library’s tall book stacks. There are also many e-books Available Online. Try a Keyword search using some of the important words or phrases that describe your research topic. For example: liver cirrhosis or pediatric hygiene. For very broad topics, such as Cancer, you might want to do a Subject search to find books that focus primarily on that subject.
Searchable reference sources on all topics. This is a good starting point for your research project. Use this database to get an overview of a topic and identify keywords and topics to identify further research. Browse subject, such as Medicine and search within the collection or use Advanced Search and use keywords, such as cirrhosis or hygiene.
For HELP use the link at the bottom of the search page in the database.