About the Library
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Beeville Library Hours The Library is located in the Grady C. Hogue Learning Resource Center
Walk through both sets of glass doors to find us. No appointment needed.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Circulation Specialist: Ray Benavides
E-Librarian: Haylee Dobbs
Director: Tammy Rands
If you have a question, call us at 361-354-2737 during our open hours or email us at library@coastalbend.edu
Check out policy: Students - 4 books/2 weeks
Faculty - 10 books/10 weeks
All books due last day of class the semester checked out.
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Alice Library Hours
The Library is located down the main corridor,
at the end of the last hallway on the right.
Phone: 361-664-2981 extension 3059
Room Number: 129 Library Assistant: Aris Gonzales
Monday & Wednesday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Friday.
A professional staff member is available to help you Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Call us at 361-354-2737 during our open hours or email us at library@coastalbend.edu
Check out policy: Students - 4 books/2 weeks Faculty - 10 books/10 weeks All books due the last day of class of the semester checked out.
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Kingsville Library Hours The Library shares space with the Testing Center Room 135 Phone: 361-592-1615 extension 4084
Room Number: 135A
Library Assistant: Jo Ann De Leon
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
A professional staff member is available to help you Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call us at 361-354-2737 during our open hours or email us at library@coastalbend.edu
Check out policy: Students - 4 books/2 weeks Faculty - 10 books/10 weeks All books due last day of class semester checked out. |
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Pleasanton Library Hours The Library shares space with the Student Success Center across the hall from the Main Office
Room Number: 106 Phone: 830-569-4222 ext. 1230 or 866-361-4222 ext. 1230
Library Assistant: Celina Gomez
Hours: Monday 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m; Tuesday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Friday. A professional staff member is available to help you Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call us at 361-354-2737 during our open hours or email us at library@coastalbend.edu
Check out policy: Students - 4 books/2 weeks Faculty - 10 books/10 weeks All books due last day of class semester checked out.
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The CBC library subscribes to and maintains an online library of over 250,000 online resources that include online books, newspapers, scholarly journals, magazines, maps, images, and documents. All students have access to the Library Online Resources maintained on the library's website, accessible 365 days a year. Go to the Database tab for updated information on how to access our online resources.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I buy my textbooks at the Library?
NO, Bookstore information can be found here:
http://www.coastalbendbooks.com/home
(361) 354-2291 or (361) 354-2290
2. Where do I return my books?
If you have a book(s) checked out, you can return them inside of the Grady C. Hogue Learning Resource Center in Beeville, take to front office or library personnel in Alice and Pleasanton, or drop it in the book drop in Kingsville!
If dropping off in the front office, please ask them to call Ray at 361-354-2737 so we can remove the title(s) from your record. This ensures you get your grades and transcripts and helps you be able to register on time.
3. How do I get my ID?
To order your Cougar (photo) ID, please go here:
For Student and Employee ID information, please go here:
4. How do I find resources for my research paper?
Visit our database page here:
For information on how to find resources, get started with your paper, citations, and more!