Library and Learning Commons
Daily Announcements
ATTENTION LIBRARY USERS! We have new hours. Starting April 6, we will now be open according to this schedule:
LLC Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
If you live closer to our Hood River Center, feel free to call the library ((541) 506-6081) if you need books or technology. We will transport materials at least once a week.
Resource Overview
The CGCC library offers a variety of physical and digital resources, as well as subscriptions to research databases. See our database list to get started!
NEED HELP?
For quick questions (password resets, account registration/updates, access to full text documents that are behind paywalls...etc), email tstanek@cgcc.edu, call (541) 506-6081, or visit us at The Dalles campus in building one.
For more extensive research help (choosing/narrowing down a topic, navigating databases evaluating information, citation help...etc) schedule a 30-minute research appointment.
Find books, CDs, and DVDs
Find magazine and journal articles
Find online books (ebooks)
Search dictionaries and encyclopedias
Mission
The CGCC Library breaks down systemic barriers to foster inclusivity and provide equitable access to resources that fulfill the curricular mission of the college.
Locations and Hours
The Dalles Campus
Building 1, Room 1.250
400 East Scenic Drive
The Dalles, OR 97058-3434
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Hood River Center
1730 College Way
Hood River, OR 97031-7502
Hours:
(Self-serve)*: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Library staff is available by phone ((541) 506-6081) during open hours.
You don't need a physical card to access the library. To register for an account, fill out this form, call 541-506-6081, or email library@cgcc.edu. You will need to provide your student ID number, name, phone number, and mailing address.
Next, log in on our library page using the following information:
Your username is CGCC followed by your 7-digit student ID number without the hyphen. Please note that this is case sensitive and CGCC must be in all caps. Your password will be the last four digits of your phone number.
If this does not work for you, please contact the library at (541) 506-6081 or email tstanek@cgcc.edu for a new password.
Public patrons are welcome to use our library using a public card from Hood River or The Dalles.
Contact Us
Tori Stanek
Kathy Viemeister
Food and Drink
Food and drink is not allowed in the library.
Minors
Community patrons under 18 are welcome to use the library and check out materials when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the library.
Computer Use
Students and community patrons are invited to use computers if they follow the college's Electronic Communications Systems Policy, which prohibits illegal activities, the harassment of others and damaging college networks or equipment.
Printing
The library has a print management system. Services are currently free. After you print, tell the librarian at the desk, and they will release the print job for you.
Privacy
The library does not share patron information with third parties except as required by law or to facilitate interlibrary loans.
Borrowing and Circulation
| Item Type | Checkout Length |
|---|---|
| Books, audiobooks, Magazines, CDs | 3 weeks |
| DVDs | 1 week |
| Interlibrary Loans (ILLs) | varies, usually at least 3 weeks |
| Course reserves | varies |
**Items may be renewed up to 2 times beyond the original checkout period, unless another patron has placed a hold on a given item.
Renew/Return Policies
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Renew items online through your library account or by contacting us.
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Materials can be returned to any of the following libraries:
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The Dalles Campus
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Hood River Center
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Collection Development
The library collects materials to support the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) mission. We strive to provide materials that:
- Are relevant to class assignments
- Represent multiple sides of a particular debate or topic
- Faculty and other experts identify as relevant to their field
- Increase the breadth and depth of the collection
- Are of local interest due to geography, history, or connection with community partners
- Promote and encourage reading by all patrons
- Are typical of small academic and rural libraries
- Maximize available funds
Donations
Donated materials are welcome, and will be considered by the Dean of the Library and Learning Commons. Contact us for more information.
Fines and Fees
Overdue Items
- The CGCC Library does not charge fines on overdue CGCC materials. Items more than 30 days overdue are considered lost, and the patron is assessed a non-refundable $5.00 service fee.
- Interlibrary Loans are subject to overdue fines by the lending library.
- Students with overdue library materials or who owe $10.00 or more will be prevented from registering. Grades, transcripts and diplomas are held until items are returned and charges paid.
Lost or Damaged Items
Lost or damaged items incur a non-refundable $5.00 service fee plus the replacement cost of the item. Patrons are responsible for charges imposed by the lending library for lost or damaged Interlibrary Loan items.