Hours and Policies
SLO Campus Library
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
NCC Campus Library
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Virtual Library Chat
Connect with a Librarian HERE
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Schedule an Appointment
Access Cuesta Connect to make an Appointment with the Library Learning Resource Center
Staff
Access Cuesta Connect to make an Appointment with a Librarian
Note: All libraries are closed on holidays, semester breaks, and FLEX days. Library hours are subject to change.
Library Services
Chromebook & Hotspot rental
Students can email circulation@cuesta.edu to make an appointment to pick up a Chromebook or Hotspot. Drop-ins are also welcome.
Computer and Internet Access
The library provides computers for searching the library catalog, access to library databases, and Internet research. The Open Innovation Lab in the Library has computers for students to use for word processing along with the software for most classes during open hours.
The computer labs are located in the SLO library (2nd floor, Bldg. 3400) and NCC Learning Resource Center (Bldg. N3100) ; technical questions should be sent to: support@cuesta.edu
Printing & Copying
Black and white printing and color printing are currently available free of charge.
Copy machines are available in the library for student use. Copies are currently free
of charge.
Circulation
Borrowing privileges are extended to all currently registered students, Cuesta faculty and staff, and community members. Students with ASCC Student ID cards will have a simpler check-out process. Get yours online or in-person from Admissions & Aid.
Policies
Loan Periods and Fees
| Material Type | Loan Period | Overdue Fees | Replacement Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookstacks - General Collection (Books, magazines, DVD's, etc.) |
2 weeks | n/a | based on cost of item* |
| Electronics (Chromebooks, laptops, hotspots, semester calculators, etc.) |
Semester | $1.00/day $100 Max |
based on cost of item* |
| Reserve Materials (Textbooks, Folders and DVD's, etc.) |
2 Hour/ 1 Day |
$1.00/day $100 Max |
based on cost of item* |
Note: A $10.00 processing fee per item is added for replacing any Library materials
Terms of Use Regarding Fees and Fine
Bookstack items have a complimentary one-time automatic renewal. You are responsible for all items checked out on your library account. If items are lost, damaged, or not returned and your account accrues over $200 in fines and fees, a registration hold will be placed on your student account.
Collection Development Policy
Cuesta College Library intentionally collects materials to foster the college's educational mission by providing equitable access to diverse resources supporting instruction, intellectual and professional growth, and cultural development. We work to identify and acknowledge historic and systemic inequities that create gaps in our collections. We are committed to addressing those disparities as we build collections that reflect Cuesta’s diversity, with special attention to our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our Collection Development Policy is intended to outline Cuesta College Library’s principles and criteria for acquiring and maintaining its collections.
