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 Compton College 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
Spring 2025: February 15-June 13
Library Operating Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED the following holidays:
- February 17 (Lincoln's Day)
- March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day)
- April 12-18 (Spring Recess)
- May 26 (Memorial 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.
Book Library Services

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!

Library Satisfaction Surveys

The Library welcomes your feedback to help us improve our resources and services to you! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to complete an anonymous five-minute survey and provide comments and suggestions. Your input will inform the Library's development to address your unique needs and interests!

If you are a current registered student at Compton College, click on the button below:
Take Student Satisfaction Survey

If you are a Compton College faculty or staff member, click on the following button:
Take Faculty/Staff Satisfaction Survey

Bookmark Design Contest - March 24-April 27

The Library's Bookmark Design Contest is back! Starting March 24, current registered students are invited to create and submit an original bookmark design for the Library. Designs are selected by campus voting.

First-third place win $100-$200 VISA gift cards! Fourth-fifth place win college-branded gear!
The top five designs will also be printed on library bookmarks and displayed inside the Library.

For contest rules and complete details:
Visit Contest Website

Contest information also available on the Library Programs page.

Library Resource Highlights

Streaming Video Collections

The Library offers streaming video through the following collections:

JoVe - world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research and education.
Films on Demand - 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

Canvas Library Resources Repository

Visit the Library Resources Repository to explore the Compton College 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.
Visit Repository

Log into Canvas with your MyCompton account and enter any course, then click on Library Resources 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.