LOCAL Libraries

colleges with reciprocal borrowing 

Compton College shares reciprocal borrowing with El Camino College and CSU Dominguez Hills to offer students and faculty a greater breadth of resources for academic research. Present your current Compton College ID card at these libraries to start borrowing books today!

Borrowing privileges are subject to each lending institution's policies. Please visit their websites or contact them directly for more information on these policies and setting up a library account. 

El Camino College

El Camino College Library Homepage
El Camino College Library (Catalog)

• Address
  Schauerman Library
  16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
  Torrance, CA. 90506
  (310) 660-6483 
• Loan Policies
  Checkout Limit: 14 books (excludes Reserves)
  Loan Period: 3 weeks
  Renewals: 3
• Parking
  Purchase a $3 daily permit from any parking permit machine.

CSU Dominguez Hills

CSU Dominguez Hills Library Homepage
CSU Dominguez Hills Library (Catalog)

• Address
  University Library
  1000 E. Victoria St..
  Carson, CA. 90747
  (310) 243-3586
• Loan Policies
  Checkout Limit: 10 books (excludes Reserves)
  Loan Period: 28 days
  Renewals: 3
• Parking
  Purchase a $8 daily permit from any parking permit machine. 

Additional Libraries

College & University Libraries

• CSU Los Angeles Library (Catalog)
• CSU Long Beach Library (Catalog)
• Long Beach City College Library (Catalog)
• Los Angeles City College District Libraries (Catalog) - includes LA City College, Southwest College, Harbor College
• Charles Drew University Health Sciences Library (Catalog)

Public Libraries

• County of Los Angeles Public Library (Catalog) - includes Compton, Gardena, Carson, Lynwood, Paramount
• Los Angeles Public Library (Catalog)
• Long Beach Public Library (Catalog)

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