Library Reference Questions 

kfreeman@barstow.edu

You can email the librarian a question 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

Online Catalog

Electronic Resources

Password required for off campus access. Registered Barstow Community College students can email the librarian for access.

Materials Available

Books: The library has over 40,000 titles organized by Dewey Decimal classification, covering all areas of knowledge with special emphasis on curricular support. The library also has books in various foreign languages like: Arabic, French, German, Latin, and Spanish.

Periodicals: The library subscribes to approximately 250 academic journals and general interest magazines. 

Current print indexes include "Readers Guide to Periodical Literature," "Education Index," "Social Science Index," and "Book Review Digest."

Electronic Databases: The library's subscription-based electronic resources include: Infotrac Expanded Academic ASAP, Scribners, NewsBank NewsFile, CountryWatch, In the First Person, Rand California and Encyclopedia Britannica.

Audio-Visual: The library has a variety of instructional videos, DVD's, movie classics, CD’s and audio-cassettes. Most videos and DVD's are closed captioned.

Loan Periods

Books: 2 weeks
Reserve items: 2 hours, in-library use
Magazines: In-library use only
Videos, DVD's, CDs, & Audio-Cassettes: In-library use only

Self Renewals

Question: Can I renew my library books without coming into or calling the Library?

Answer: Yes, if the books are not overdue, and if you have not already reached your maximum number of renewals (2). This can be done at any time using an internet accessible computer, please follow these simple instructions:

Step 1: In your Internet search bar, type in this URL and enter

http://www.barstow.edu/LRC/Library/default.asp

Step 2: On left hand side of screen click on "online catalog"

Step 3: Click on "login" tab on top of screen

Step 4: See white box that says "barcode", click on down arrow

Select and choose "Social Security Number"

Step 5: type in your social security number in the empty white box to the right of the selection you just made above

Step 6: Type in your last name in the box marked "Last name"

Step 7: Click on "login"

You will be automatically taken back to the search web voyage page

Step 8: Click on the "Patron" tab at top menu bar, this will take you into your personal library account.

You will now be able to see if you have any blocks, what you have checked out, if items are overdue, and the ability to renew items.

Step 9: To renew an item see the red bar that has a box to the left of each item that you have checked out. Click inside each box to renew, then click on the white box that says "renew items" underneath your selections. The new due date will then be displayed next to each book title.

Step 10: Important: scroll back to top of page and click on "logout". Never leave your personal information open on a public computer. Check your account often to avoid late fees.

Library Cards

Borrowing privileges are available to currently enrolled students, alumni, faculty and staff. Students will receive a Barstow College Student I.D./ASB card during enrollment (contact Joann Garcia at 252-2411 ext. 7374 for further information). This card is good at the Library, Tutorial Center, Fitness Center, and computer labs.  Courtesy cards are available for local educators, ask at the circulation desk for details. To apply for a library card, bring a picture id and proof of enrollment or graduate status to the circulation desk.
Keep your card -- there is a $5 replacement fee for lost cards and yearly renewals.

Other Services

Other Services
Copier, Microfiche/film Reader Printer, Change Machine
All listening stations are available to view videos, DVD's, & listen to CDs and audio-cassettes for instructional purposes ONLY. DO NOT USE PERSONAL VIDEOS, DVD's, CDs, OR AUDIO-CASSETTES IN LRC MACHINES.

Disabled Students

Adaptive computer equipment is available for disabled student use in the reference area of the library. Please contact the Disabled Student Services office for more information.

Large print books are also available as well.

Donating to the Library

The BCC Library accepts donations based on the following guidelines:

• All materials donated to the Library become the property of the Barstow College Library.
• The Library may choose to keep or discard donated materials according to its collection development policies.
• The Library will not return materials it cannot use to the Donor.
• The Library will furnish the Donor with a letter describing the donation for income tax purposes.

Summer Semester Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Closed Friday - Sunday

Spring & Fall Hours

Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 1:45pm

Closed all Holidays

(Saturdays will be closed when a holiday falls on a Monday or Friday before)

No library services 15 minutes prior to closing.

Staff

Librarian:
Kyri Freeman,
MLIS ext. 7220

Library Technician II:
Sue Malek, MLIS ext. 7342

Instructional Media Technician:
Ramona Boyton, MLIS
ext. 7273

Library Technician I:
Jodi Treuhaft, ext. 7346

Library Technician I:
Tracy Miller, ext. 7222