Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coconino Community College's (CCC) library?
What can I find at the CCC library?
What are the hours of the library?
What kind of help can I get at the CCC library?
Can I check out books from the CCC library?
What are "reserve materials" and how do I use them?
Why is the CCC library so limited?
What information does the CCC library have online?
Where are magazine and journal articles located online?
What are databases and how are they different than Internet Web sites?
What kinds of databases does CCC have?
Do I need a password to use the CCC databases?
What other libraries can help me with my research as a CCC student?
Can CCC students order books from other libraries through CCC's library?
How can I find out more information about library services and resources?
Where is Coconino Community College's (CCC) library?
The main library is located at Flagstaff's Lone Tree Campus & District Offices. Many of our resources are available online for students taking CCC classes within the county.
Lone Tree Campus, Flagstaff
2800 S. Lone Tree Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-2701
Building 1, Learning Enhancement Center
928.226.4351
Fourth Street Campus, Flagstaff
3000 N. Fourth Street
Flagstaff, AZ
Learning Support Center
928.226.7670
Page/Lake Powell Campus, Page
475 S. Lake Powell Blvd.
Page, AZ 86040-0728
Learning Enhancement Center
928.645-3987 ext. 111
What can I find at the CCC library?
Our library collection provides a "getting started" approach to meet your information needs. We specialize in help with research assignments and projects. The library is combined with the learning center and offers study tables, study rooms and computer access. We have a limited collection of books, periodicals, newspapers, and magazines; including dictionaries, encyclopedias and subject references. We have online databases and links to recommended internet Web sites. Check at your individual campus for more information.
What are the hours of the library?
For Flagstaff library hours, check out the library's web site at www.coconino.edu/library or go to the College's web site for your individual campus hours at www.coconino.edu.
What kind of help can I get at the CCC library?
Library staff will help you find quality sources to meet your information needs. Staff are happy to show you information about all stages of your writing project in finding and evaluating information, outlining, writing a thesis statement, writing good paragraphs, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting your research using APA or MLA style citations.
Can I check out books from the CCC library?
Yes, our books are available for check out. (Check at your local CCC campus as some locations have differing checkout guidelines.) Use the library's catalog to see what books and media we offer. Some math videos can be checked out overnight. Reserve materials are requested at the reception desk and only available for use in the Learning Centers. A copier is convenient to the area.
What are "reserve materials" and how do I use them?
Reserves are additional or required materials that some instructors leave in the library for their students to use in the Library & Learning Center. These might be study guides, articles, books, videos or CDs. You can find reserve materials at the reception desk in the Learning Centers: be sure and have the exact name of the material your instructor put on reserve and your student ID.
Why is the CCC library so limited?
Coconino Community College formed partnerships with several libraries throughout the county. This allows students to get information from various public and special libraries within the county. This approach decreases the cost to county taxpayers by not duplicating library resources and services.
What information does the CCC library have online?
At www.coconino.edu/library you will find:
- CCC Catalog of library resources
- Full-text periodical and journal articles in databases
- Links to online Web sites organized by subjects
- Links to online reference resources
- Self-help workshops for research and other subjects
- Information about the research process
- Links to other county libraries
What are databases and how are they different than Internet Web sites?
This is a good question. Databases are collections of quality information that cannot be found on the Internet. Please refer to our online workshop "Databases vs the Internet." This workshop will give you a clear picture of what you will find in databases and why it is so important to research in databases.
Where are magazine and journal articles located online?
Online magazine and journal articles can be found in our "One-Stop for Research" section. Journals provide quality content based on peer-reviewed evaluation of the information. Peer-reviewed means that the article has been read, reviewed and recommended by scholars in the same field of study. A peer-reviewed article is the most credible type of research support available. For further information about the credibility of resources see our handout on Evaluating Resources.
What kinds of databases does CCC have?
We currently purchase databases that contain general information, information related to subjects taught at the community college level and topics of interest to students. We collect databases with attractive features such as photographs, digital images, newspapers, slide shows, audio and video clips. Types of information include magazine and journal articles, newspapers, media clips, e-books and historical images. For a full list, go to "All Databases: A - Z Listing."
Do I need a password to use the CCC databases?
If you are researching on a computer at any CCC campus you do not need a password. If you are off campus you do need to use a password. Please use the "Ask a Librarian" button off the library page or call the reception desk at 928.226-4351 for the current semester password. You will be asked to provide your student identification number for verification of current semester registration.
What other libraries can help me with my research as a CCC student?
There are many academic, public and special libraries in the Coconino County area, including:
- Cline Library at Northern Arizona University
- Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library
- East Flagstaff Community Library
- Page Public Library
- Williams Public Library
- Grand Canyon Community Library
- Coconino Law Library and Self-Help Center
- U.S. Geographical Survey Library
- John B. Jamison MD Memorial Library at Flagstaff Medical Center
- Lowell Observatory
- Museum of Northern Arizona
See our Web site for direct links to these libraries: http://www.coconino.edu/library/Libraries.htm.
Note: Students must be in good standing with the library to benefit from library priviledges as a CCC student.
Can CCC students order books from other libraries through CCC's library?
We do not have an interlibrary loan agreement to deliver materials to the Coconino Community College Campus; however, with the proper ID CCC students may request materials from our partner libraries.
How can I find out more information about the library?
Call the library's reception desk at 928.226-4351 or your local campus for information about library services.
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