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Library

The library connects you with the tools, spaces, and people you need to be a more confident student. Visit us online or in-person for all the academic resources you need to succeed.
Main Campus Library Open M-TH 8am-5pm/FR 8am-12pm
Chico Center Library Open M-TH 7:30am-9:30pm/FR 8am-12pm

Search the Library Catalog

Use the search box below to search for books, articles, video, audiobooks, and more.

Full Database List: Articles, News, Video, and More Advanced Search >

Using the Library

Study Rooms

You can reserve the study rooms ahead of time for group projects or Zoom sessions from the button below (Chico Center reservations must be made in person or by phone at 530-879-4366).

Dry erase markers for the study room whiteboards are available at the reference desk. Chico Center study rooms are also equipped with smart-use technology.

Reserve a Study Room

Textbooks

Find out if the library has your textbook for checkout, either physical or ebook.

Print TEXTBOOKS

Online / Digital Textbooks

My Library Account

See what you have checked out and any upcoming due dates.

My Library Account

Borrowing and Other Policies

Find out information for borrowing items and Interlibrary Loan services.

Borrowing


Find all our policies here for circulation, library computer use, collection development, library mission statement, and student learning outcomes.

OTHER POLICIES

FAQs & Users with Disabilities / Accessibility Resources

A list of our more popular questions. You can also submit a question or connect to a librarian!

FAQs

The Butte College Library encourages students, staff and faculty with disabilities to use all library services and materials. 

disability / accessibility resources

Faculty Services

For faculty, find out how the library can support your courses including library instruction, test proctoring at Chico Center, distance education support, OER, and more!

Faculty Services

OER & ZTC for Faculty

Help with Research

Find a Source

The library subscribes to databases that contain scholarly journals, newspapers, streaming video, case law, ebooks, audiobooks, and more!

Butte College Library main entrance

Get Research Help

When you need help at any point of the research process, Butte College librarians are here to help. Below is a list of resources made by our librarians to help you as well as how you can get in touch with them:

Resource Highlights

Blog: Library Runner

Latest Blog Post: LGBT+ History in the Library

Browse Collections

Includes online textbooks, banned books, fantasy, Latinx/Hispanic heritage and more!

Audiobooks

Audiobooks and ebooks are available through the Libby app. 

Hours and Contact

Fall/Spring Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location
LB
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965

Circulation & Reserves
(530) 879-4017
bclibcirc@butte.edu

Reference & Instruction
(530) 879-4024
referenceli@butte.edu

Interlibrary Loan
(530) 879-4022
zenkusmi@butte.edu

 

Find us on Campus
Butte College Main Campus Ariel View with Sutter Buttes in distance

Fall/Spring Hours
Monday  - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location
CHC 219
2320 Forest Avenue
Chico, CA 95928

Circulation & Reserves
(530) 879-4366
buzanda@butte.edu 

Reference & Instruction
(530) 879-4398
referenceli@butte.edu 

Test Proctoring
(530) 879-4366
buzanda@butte.edu 

Find us on Campus
Butte College Chico Center exterior view

Meet Our Staff

Five Butte College graduates pose together in their caps and gowns.

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