University Libraries: Graduate Student Library Orientation: Library Basics

Ask the Library

Kimbel Library & Bryan Information Commons

Welcome to University Libraries.

The purpose of this guide is to introduce you to the library and some of the resources we have to support your work as graduate students. Each tab on the guide focuses on specific services. You can use the tabs to go directly to areas of interest, or work through the guide more comprehensively by following the arrows at the bottom of each page. Check your knowledge of our resources by answering questions throughout.

Library Services

Location
University Libraries is located on University Boulevard, halfway between Highway 544 and U.S. Route 501.
Hours
During the Fall 2024 semester, University Libraries is open Mon-Thurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, and Sun 1pm-midnight. Go to the Library Homepage to view exceptions.
My Library Account
Login with your Coastal username and password to see and renew items you have checked out.
Equipment checkout
Borrow laptops, calculators, video cameras, and headphones from the library with your CCU ID.
Printing, Copying, and Scanning
Print, copy and scan in the library.
Technology
Software available in University Libraries.