Diablo Valley College Library

DVC Library (virtual reference desk & textbook appointments) will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend Thur Nov 26 Sun Nov 29.

The DVC Library will be closed Monday November 9 in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. The virtual reference desk, locker pickups, and textbook appointments will not be available. #dvclibrary #veteransday #thankyouforyourservice

Virtual Reference Appointments take the stress out of research! Get expert help choosing or developing a topic, strategizing your search, formatting citations, and more! #dvclibrary #researchhelp #refappointments #referenceappointments #bookalibrarian https://dvc.libcal.com/appointments/ref

You can now make an appointment to use the Course Reserve textbooks at the DVC Library! Appointments are 45 mins long, and during your appointment you can use textbooks and library equipment. Check OneSearch before you schedule your appointment to make sure the library has your textbook on reserve. Any questions? Ask a Librarian! https://dvc.libcal.com/reserve/textbooks #dvclibrary #freethebooks #textbooks #coursereserves

We’re delighted to announce our new contactless library book pickup service! Now you can get print books from the library stacks by requesting them from OneSearch. We’ll place them in a locker located outside the library building and send you a confirmation email when they are ready. You can pick them up anytime within 7 days. Note that this service isn’t available for Media, Course Reserve, or Reference books. For more info, check out our FAQ: https://dvc.libanswers.com/faq/329908 #dvclibrary #librarystacks #freethebooks #staysafe

Check out the DVC Library's VOTE 2020 guide! Find out how to register to vote, get translated election materials, and where to get legit, nonpartisan information about candidates & issues. Your vote is your voice! Use it wisely. https://dvc.libguides.com/vote2020

Black Lives Matter | Black Minds Matter DVC Library has just added new resources to our #blacklivesmatter research guide. Find sources about the social uprising, statistics about police brutality, and curriculum resources for faculty wishing to incorporate #BLM into their teaching.

Happy End of Summer! The DVC Library's virtual reference desk will be closed until Fall semester begins on Monday August 24.

Chat with a DVC librarian during summer session - Mon-Thurs 10AM - 4PM, June 15 - July 23

Get started with a new career path in libraries! DVC's Library Technology Classes for Fall 2020 - fully online! Short term, flexible, and affordable! LT-101 - Foundations of Library and Information Services... LT-105 - Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques LT-106 - School Library and Media Services LS-121 - Information Literacy and Research Skills See more

Need help during intersession? Chat with a librarian 10am - 1pm, Monday - Thursday, May 26 - June 11

Way to go class of 2020!! <3, DVC Librarians

Congratulations DVC Grads Class of 2020!!

Check out the virtual graduation ceremony of our Library Technology graduates! We're so impressed by their hard work and excited for what they'll do next! #librarylife #DVCgrad2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_92h2OzebD0&feature=youtu.be

Wondering how you can return your DVC Library books or graphing calculators safely? Come to one of our sidewalk book return events next week - Mon May 18 & Weds May 20 between 10am - 3pm next to Lot 3. Or the book-drop near the library elevator is always open! Please wear a face covering when you are on campus - thanks!