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Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library

 


Welcome to the Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library!

We're here to help you create your success story.

The Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library is located on the first floor of the 45,000-square-foot Library-Student Success Center (L-SSC) building, and invites 91ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community to explore our resources, facilities, and services. The Holifield Library offers print, audiovisual, multimedia, and digital resources for loan or in-library use. Research assistance and instruction is available through library tours, instruction orientations, workshops, and one-on-one research consultations with a librarian at the Reference Desk. Study rooms, tables, Wi-Fi, and multiple outlets are available inside the Library and throughout the L-SSC building. 
 
Please review Library Conduct for complete Library policies.  

  • Contact Us

    On Campus

    We are located on the first floor of the L-SSC building.

    Phone

    Circulation Desk: (310) 900-1600, ext. 2175
    Reference Desk: (310) 900-1600, ext. 2179

    Email

    Library@compton.edu


    Chat

    Ask a Librarian
  • Library Hours

    Fall 2025: August 25-December 12

    • Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
    • Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m
    • Sunday: CLOSED
    CLOSED the following holidays:  
    • September 1 (Labor Day)
    • November 11 (Veterans' Day)
    • November 27-30 (Thanksgiving Day)
    Hours for winter and summer session subject to change.
  • Book Library Services
    On campus Library Services are available by walk-in or appointment:
    • Borrow books at the Circulation Desk;
    • Borrow course textbooks at the Circulation Desk;
    • Get library account help from library staff at the Circulation Desk;
    • Use copy machines (black and white copies 10 cents each; color copies 50 cents each);
    • Get research help from a librarian at the Reference Desk;
    • Use library facilities and materials.


    For assistance reserving Library services, Contact Us!
  • Return Library Materials
    Items checked out from the Library may be returned at the Circulation Desk located inside the Library.
    • Lost or damaged items will be charged the cost of item and replacement processing.
    • Student transcripts will be paused until charges are paid, and may impact ability to enroll in new classes.


NEW! At the Library

 

Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy - TRIAL 

 is a new database currently available for trial access!
This database contains nearly 330 videos of real human anatomic specimens in their natural colors. The videos show complex structures step by step—from bone to surface anatomy—to provide a foundation for understanding anatomical structure and function.
NOTE:This database is only available ON CAMPUS. 

How to Access 

  1. Click on . 
  2. Next, click on Library - Continue as Anonymous Library User.

    Trial ends December 31, 2025.

Access World News - Research Collection - TRIAL

Includes current and archived news content (with backfiles beginning in the 1980s) from more than 14,500 sources spanning  200+ countries and territories. With an unprecedented combination of international, national, regional, and local news, the 2025 Edition supports a diverse range  of research needs across an array of academic disciplines.

The database trial also includes: and .
NOTE: Separate username and password required.


How to Access

Contact the Library to request username and password. 

Trial ends November 30, 2025.


Library Resource Highlights

Streaming Video Collections

 The Library offers streaming video through the following collections:

  • - world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research and education.
  • - provides over 48,000 full-length instructional and accessible films, documentaries, and video clips.
For access off-campus or from a personal device, log in with your MyCompton username and password. If you have questions or require assistance navigating these collections, Ask a Librarian for help!
View Collections


Visit the to explore the 91ÁÔÆæ librarian-curated repository of library research and information literacy resources, all within Canvas! Browse by subject type (e.g. Copyright & Plagiarism, Information Evaluation, Periodicals & Databases, et al.) or resource type (videos, handouts, and websites). Design and content are subject to ongoing evaluation to ensure and improve quality and accessibility, and may be modified, replaced, or removed without notice. 


Log into Canvas with your MyCompton account and enter any course, then click on on the course navigation menu to access this content. For more information about this resource, email LChung@compton.edu or CHobbs@compton.edu. 

Chat with Us!

To start chatting, look for a green light to see who's currently available online and select "Knock on Door." If no library staff are currently online, select "Send Offline Message" to email us directly. You will be prompted to log in with your MyCompton account. 

CIRCULATION HELP

Looking for a textbook? Have a question about borrowing or returning calculators? Speak with a library staff member!

   

RESEARCH HELP

Need help navigating the databases? Trying to find a book? Searching for a scholarly, peer-reviewed source? Speak with a librarian!

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