Arapahoe Community College Library FAQs

About the ACC Library
The ACC Library is located on the second floor of the main building—enter through the big, red doors at the top of the main stairs.

The entire first floor of the Library is a Quiet Zone intended for individual study.

Covered drinks and snack-type food are permitted in the Library, with the exception that food and drink are prohibited at computer stations. Please remember to clean up after yourself, and avoid bringing strong-smelling food into the Library.

Study rooms are available on both floors of the Library. Study rooms are for ACC students only, with priority going to groups. Self-service sign-up sheets for walk-ins as well as advanced reservations are posted outside each study room. Rooms may be reserved for a maximum of two hours per day.

For general questions about ACC, academic programs, enrollment, etc., please refer to the Information Central desk located on the second floor of the main building, a short distance south of the Library. You may visit the desk in person, or call (303) 797.4ACC (4222). If using a campus phone, dial 5816.

When is the Library open?
How do I contact the Library, Media Center, or Open Computer Lab?
Library policies?
What are the rules for use of the Library's computers?
Is cell phone use permitted in the Library?
Can I save documents from the Library's computers onto a floppy disk, CD-R, or flash drive?
Is wireless Internet access available in the Library?
Can I install a special program onto a Library Computer?
Do Library computers have the special software I need for my classes?
Can I print documents from the Library computers?
Does the Library have photocopiers?
Does the Library have a public phone?
Where is the Lost and Found?
Are children allowed in the Library?

When is the Library open?

Spring and Fall Semesters:

7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
7.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Summer Semester

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday

Closed Weekends

Interterm Periods (between academic semesters)

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Closed Weekends

The Library is closed on all major and/or federal holidays, with the following exceptions: Veterans' Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, and Easter Sunday.

How do I contact the Library, Media Center, or Open Computer Lab?

Library Circulation Desk:
For questions about checkouts, renewals, fines, holds, etc., call (303) 797.5090.

Library Reference Desk:
For questions about your research, or help using the Library, call (303) 797.5726.
Or, email your question to librarians@arapahoe.edu

Library Fax Number:
If you need to send a fax to the Library, send it to (303) 798.4173.

Media Center:
The Media Center is located in Room M1710. Call (303) 797.5735.

Open Computer Lab:
The Open Computer Lab is located in Room M1650. Call (303) 797.5907.

For policies governing the Library, Circulation of Library materials, Reserves, and ILL, please refer to the Hours and Services page at http://www.arapahoe.edu/lrc/hours.html

What are the rules for use of the Library's computers?

• In accordance with Colorado Community College System’s General Computer and Information Systems Procedures, screen displays of images, sounds or messages that could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others, especially those considered obscene or sexually explicit are prohibited. Violation of this procedure may result in the loss of computer privileges.
• ACC students have priority over non-students.
• Use of computers for research has priority over all other uses.
• A picture ID must be presented if requested by a librarian or Library staff member.
• Food and drink are not permitted at computer stations.
• All computer users must pay .10 per page of printing. Pay at the Circulation Desk.
• Be aware that any and all files saved to a Library computer are deleted nightly.
• Do not shut down computers when you are finished.

Is cell phone use permitted in the Library?

Cell phone use in the Library is restricted, and must conform to the following guidelines:

• Cell phone use is restricted to the area in front of the Reference Desk, and is prohibited beyond the Reference Desk.
• Cell phone ringers should be switched to “silent” upon entering the Library.
• Users receiving incoming calls should move to the designated cell phone use area upon receiving a call.
• Voices should be kept low when making or receiving a call while in the designated cell phone use area.
• Calls are to be kept short. Longer calls must be made or taken outside of the Library.

Can I save documents from the Library's computers onto a floppy disk, CD-R, or flash drive?

Yes. New, blank floppies are available at the Circulation desk for .50 cents. Used, blank floppies cost .25 cents. CD-Rs are available for $1; CD-RWs for $2. Flash drives are available at the ACC Bookstore.

Is wireless Internet access available in the Library?

Yes. Wireless access is available through the “WiFi” standard. Most users can simply bring their wireless-enabled laptops to the Library and access the Internet.

Can I install a special program onto a Library Computer?

No software can be installed on any public computer at ACC.

Do Library computers have the special software I need for my classes?

No. However, the Open Computer Lab may have computers onto which course-specific software has been installed. Call (303) 797.5907 for more information.

Can I print documents from the Library computers?

Yes, for a small fee. Documents sent from computers in the Library Computer Lab print to the printer at the west end of the Circulation Desk. Documents sent from the computers behind the Reference Desk print to the printer on the east side of that bank of computers. All printing is subject to a .10 cent per page charge, to be paid at the Circulation Desk prior to exiting the Library.

Does the Library have photocopiers?

Yes. They are located in the area between the Periodicals Desk and the Computer Lab. Color Copies can be made in the WordGraphics Office for .85 cents per 8.5x11 copy. Call (303) 797.5802 for more information.

Does the Library have a public phone?

No. Users in need of a phone can use the pay phone on the second floor, near the Waring Theater.

Where is the Lost and Found?

Lost items are stored behind the Circulation Desk. Ask a Librarian or Library staff member for assistance.

Are children allowed in the Library?

Children ages 12 and under are allowed in the Library only if they are escorted and supervised by an adult.

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