About the Library
Mission
The mission of the Library at the Community College of Philadelphia is to provide instruction, collections, services, and facilities which support the teaching programs of the College and prepare the student to function responsibly as an individual within society.
General Guide to the Main Campus Library
Collections
More than 37,000 books and over 80 serial titles are available to the College community. Citation databases, full-text article citation databases, and electronic journals are also available.
Telephone Numbers
Information/reference: 215-751-8394
Circulation/reserves: 215-751-8383 or 8397
Book ordering: 215-751-8399 or 8401
Periodicals: 215-751-8388
Interlibrary Loan: 215-751-8403
Department Head: 215-751-8397
Instruction: 215-751-6352
Archives: 215-751-8397
Interlibrary Loan
Books and journal articles not owned by the Library may be requested from other libraries. These Interlibrary Loan requests may take up to one week. Textbooks cannot be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Submit requests online via Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Intralibrary Loan
A user at one of our regional centers may request books and journal articles not held at the Main Campus Library. These intralibrary loan requests may take 3-5 working days. Requests are made through Summon Search.
Reserves
Materials placed on reserve for a course may only be used in the Library space.
Reference Service
Library faculty are available to:
- Answer reference questions and provide research assistance
- Assist patrons in the use of print and electronic resources
- Provide collection development and library instruction
Library instruction
Library faculty offer classes on basic library skills, search strategies, and database searching techniques. Classes may be tailored to a specific course and assignment. Faculty may arrange for these instruction sessions by submitting the online form.
Online Catalog
Summon Search is an internet-based discovery system that includes records of books in the college library collection and course materials placed on reserve. Location, call number, and availability status are indicated for each record. Journal titles are included with information on which issues the Library owns.
Electronic Resources
The Library subscribes to many online databases that provide citations to, or the full text of, articles. These are available on campus or through MyCCP.
Copiers and Scanners
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are available within the Library and Learning Commons and require the use of a Lion Card (please ensure funds have been loaded in advance).
Scanners
Two scanners are available, and use is limited to 15 minutes. Scans can be saved to a USB drive or sent to email.
Group Study Rooms
Group study rooms are available for 2-6 people and may be reserved here
Library Locations and Hours
View the location and hours of all College libraries, including the Main Campus and Regional Center locations.
Library Faculty and Staff
View a list of full-time and part-time library members. You can also view a list of librarians by pathway/location.