Welcome to the Library!

With the fall semester now underway, we want to welcome all Cerro Coso students, both new and returning!

Did you know that the library has more than just books? Here are just a few things we have to offer:

• 300+ Online Textbooks available at any time
• 1,000+ Print Textbooks on Reserve available for use in the library
• 88 Library Research Guides on a variety of topics
• 39 Databases featuring everything from scholarly articles to streaming video 
• 30,000+ eBooks available anywhere with an internet connection
• 22,000+ Circulating Print Books available for checkout
• 24/7 Chat with a Librarian service for help with research
• 6 desktop computers, 6 laptop computers, and 5 iPads for use in the IWV library, along with headphones, calculators, and a charging station
• 4 Study Rooms at the IWV library which are available first-come, first-serve, or can be reserved in advance

This is just a beginning! We also have librarian appointments available, interlibrary loan services, a Kern County Law Library terminal, and more! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to Contact Us or check out our FAQ. We look forward to hearing from you!