Library Guide for Faculty & Staff

If your students are working on a research assignment, please have them visit the Librarians at the Reference Desk (main floor of the library, 2nd floor) to get help. Students may also set up a one-on-one appointment with a librarian in advance. 

The Appointment with a Librarian service allows you to reserve appointments with librarians for up to one hour of uninterrupted, personalized research assistance. If you want to meet with a librarian in-person or online, please email us at mcreference@vcccd.edu. 

Librarians can assist students with:

• Developing a research strategy
• How to use the research databases (EBSCOhost, etc.)
• Locating sources such as books and articles
• Citation help (MLA, APA, etc.)

• Text: 805-576-7552
• Reference Desk Phone: 805-378-1472
• Email: mcreference@vcccd.edu
• Chat: Use the chat box below to ask us a question
• Talk to a Librarian at the Reference Desk: View our hours

The library welcomes recommendations from the faculty for purchase of materials. We rely on your expertise to develop and maintain the collection in your subject areas and encourage recommendations for materials that will support your classroom assignments.

Books/eBooks/library materials requests are encouraged. You may email one of the librarians with your recommendations or or submit your requests electronically by completing the Item Request Form. Please provide as much information as possible on your recommended items. The library orders books and library materials as funds permit. Once the book is cataloged and processed, we will notify you by email.