Mendocino College Library

Pay it Forward

All library materials are due back, Friday, December 20, 2024.

Please Return library materials, including Chromebooks, hotspots and calculators, on time to support next semester students.

Please note, all technology will be turned off for routine service.

Winter Break Hours

December 16-20 | 10:00am-4:00pm

December 23-January 10 | Library Closed

January 13-17 | Early Bird Hours 10:00am-4:00pm

Update: To sign up for a Hotspot, please fill out our Hotspot Request Form.

Welcome to the Library
Resources for Students
The Writing Center
Delivery to Centers
Book a Librarian

Mendocino College Library is an educational hub for the main campus in Ukiah, giving students, faculty and staff access to:

over 36,000 library materials
+142,000 eBooks
millions of full-text articles with 24/7 access
a lending library that includes textbooks and technology
online databases that includes periodicals, magazines and more
computer lab
study rooms
a copy center
and study tables

Mendocino College Students

We are here to support our Mendocino College students from all our campuses. We help students access free resources, tools, and services like:

Lending Library
Study Rooms
Computer Stations
Research Help
Bus Passes
Copy Center
Office 365 for Students

Please note that the Student ID Machine has moved to the Welcome Center located in the MacMillan Lobby.

Mendocino College Student Resources

Lending Library

Mendocino College Library's Lending Library functions to support students in need of academic resources to positively impact the student's ability to progress in their courses with the rental of:

Textbooks
Calculators: Texas Instruments 30XS, 34, 84, and 89.
Chromebooks

Lending Library rentals are free to students and are loaned for 1 semester. Quantities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Help us continue to provide future students with resources by returning materials. Some materials may be renewed, please see the library staff.

Fall 2024 Requests

Please bring your Spring 2024 Student Schedule to renew/check out materials.

Email libraryhelp@mendocino.edu for questions, please include your full name and student ID number.

Fall 2024 Semester Materials are due back by, Friday, December 13, 2024. All technology will be deactivated for maintenance over the winter break. Please return technology so we can get it ready for the spring semester.

Eligibility

To be eligible to borrow materials from the lending library, the student must:

Be currently enrolled for the semester. Please bring a copy of your current schedule to help us expedite your lending process.
For technology (Chromebooks/Hotspots) students must be at least 18 years old.

Student Expectations

Check-out period: 1 semester
Agree to return materials on time.
Understand that returning materials on time helps support other students to access materials and late returns have a negative effect on peers.
Stay in communication with the library if Lending Library materials are lost/damaged or if materials are not able to be returned on time.

Free Office 365 for Students

Mendocino College students can receive a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. You will need to use your student email address to register.

If you have problems accessing your student email, call IT Help at (707) 468-3210 or e-mail it-help@mendocino.edu for assistance.

Other questions can be directed to (707) 468-3158 or libraryhelp@mendocino.edu.

The Mendocino College Writing Center is located in the Southeast corner of the library. This is where all of the scheduled writing labs (English 60, 160, and 560) take place.

Current hours are:

Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-2:00pm and 4-6pm

Fridays from 10:00am-1pm

For more information, please visit your instructor's Canvas shell.

Students, staff, and faculty are able to have library materials delivered to:

Lake Center
North County Center or
Mendocino Coast Center

This service is free-of-charge. Please call (707) 468-3158 or email libraryhelp@mendocino.edu.

Book Time with a Librarian

Our librarians are here to support you. Do you need help with a research project? Schedule time with a librarian who can help you choose a topic, locate scholarly sources, and more.

Students Book with a Librarian

Faculty Book with a Librarian

During library hours students can also email librarian@mendocino.edu or call 707-468-3245.