The Library will be closing at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 27th.
Check out the library catalog or use the search box below to see which books and DVDs are available to check out from our Library. You are always welcome to browse the collection in-person during our open hours.
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Borrowing policies, including loan periods, returns and renewals information, available on our Borrowing Information page.
Students can find textbook information and order online through the Bookstore website.
The Library has a collection of textbooks available for students to use within the Library building or check out for our standard 28-day loan. Check out our textbook page for more details. Please note that our collection is small and that we do not have all of the textbooks for every class.
If your textbooks have been stolen, lost in flood or fire, or have been lost for other reasons, the CPTC Foundation may be able to help! Contact Cathy Purcella (253-589-5545) for more information on how to get help replacing lost or stolen textbooks.
A complete list of searchable databases can be found in our A-Z Database List.
The Library lends a limited number of laptops to students to use for the entirety of the quarter. Because supplies are limited, we open a waitlist one month before the next quarter starts. Other limitations may apply.
Contact the Computer Lab (253-589-5820) to get on the waitlist or to ask questions about borrowing a laptop.
Students who have overdue materials are not eligible for laptop loans.
A physical photo ID is required for laptop loans. A picture of an ID will not be accepted.
Our librarians are eager to help you find information and answers to your research questions. We can assist with every step of the research process, including narrowing down a topic, developing search terms, and finding and evaluating sources.
Contact us over e-mail or phone:
Pearl DeSure, 253-589-6067
pearl.desure@cptc.edu
Jason Anderson, 253-589-5764
jason.anderson@cptc.edu
The library has several study rooms available for individual and group study. Students are welcome to make a reservation up to two weeks in advance, or check in at the Circulation Desk to see which rooms are available. Please visit us during our open hours or contact us via phone (253-589-5544) or email to request use of a study room.
Our Computer Lab has plenty of Microsoft PC's available for student use. No reservation is necessary: you can hop on any open computer and login with the same credentials you would use to login to Canvas.
Students have access to free printing within the Library building, with some limitations. Color as well as black and white printing is available. Please visit our Computer Lab page for more information.
Printing is not currently available to members of the community. Please visit your local public library for printing access.
Please see our Printing, Scanning, Faxing page for more details.
Student emails are created 24 hours after you register for classes. They are accessible through Microsoft Outlook and use the following default formats for username and password:
You can reset your password from home using Microsoft's password reset. Please note that passwords expire every 120 days.
Please see our Student Email Help page for more information or contact the Computer Lab (253-589-5820) for assistance.
Your Canvas login is the same as your student email but without the "@students.cptc.edu" portion.
If you're having difficulty logging into Canvas, try resetting your password. If you require further assistance, please contact the eLearning Specialist (253-589-4534).
M, T, Th: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
W: 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
*Closing at 4 PM on 11/27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
F: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM