Faculty Resources
Library Information Studies Noncredit Courses
Library non-credit Research Skills Certificate; free and self-paced online courses that help students build a foundation of information literacy skills, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research.
*More information on Library Information Studies.
Library Orientation & Tour Request
Please click to fill out the to schedule an orientation.
Click the to schedule a Library Tour.
If you have any questions regarding orientations, please read 91¿´Æ¬Íø Library Orientation Policy, or contact Reginald Constant @ (510) 986-6947 or email rconstant@peralta.edu
E-Resources Off-Campus Access
All currently enrolled students and employees can with Peralta accounts.
Faculty-owned Textbook Reserves
To place faculty-owned course materials like textbooks, and readers on reserve fill out a or download the Faculty-Owned Titles Reserve Request Form. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Randle Wasson at rwasson@peralta.edu.
- All materials placed on reserve must be accompanied by a completed Reserve Request Form, following the library standard loan period (2 hours or 2 days if extra copies are available)
- To ensure the availability of items in a timely fashion, please complete request forms when bringing your copies to the library. Items are processed in the order received.
- Requests submitted during the first two weeks of classes may be delayed.
- Photocopies of articles, manuscripts, book excerpts, etc. should not exceed the limits of fair use (Copyright Act 17 U.S. C. Sec. 107(4)).
- The library cannot be responsible for loss or damage of any materials that have been placed on reserve.
- Please make sure your materials have been processed and are on reserve before referring your students.
- Faculty members are encouraged to obtain Peralta District ID cards, as it validate their status to the library staff.
Library Exhibit
Discover the richness of learning beyond the classroom with 91¿´Æ¬Íø College Library’s Exhibit Program. Showcase your students’ success by filling out the . If you have any questions regarding it, please reach out to the Public Services Librarian, Reginald Constant, @ (510) 986-6947 or email rconstant@peralta.edu
Acquisition (Request Library Materials)
Faculty members are welcome to come into the library and check the books in their disciplines for content and currency.
Material requests (books, videos, audiotapes, and CD-ROMS) should be submitted to the Acquisition Librarian via the with as much publication information as possible (title, author, publisher, date, price, ISBN), including books and DVDs. The budget dictates what can be ordered.
If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Sullivan at asullivan@peralta.edu, (510) 464-3498, or library room L-114.
ESOL Collections
in the library via the library catalog. Click the to see details
Distance Education Resources
- How to set up a Zoom Account and Attend Zoom Meetings
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- Gale Databases (slides #6 – 9)
- Films on Demand (slides #11 – 12)
- Kanopy (slides #13 – 15)
- (i.e., pages, discussions, assignments, or announcements)
Media Collections
- Download DVD/VHS Title List (Subject)
- Download DVD/VHS Title List (Alphabetical)
- Click the link to
Free, accessible teaching & learning materials that can be reused, adapted & shared to support education.
Peralta students and employees get complimentary access to The New York Times!
Faculty can create an account or log in using their @peralta.edu email, while students should use their @cc.peralta.edu email address.