Computer Commons, Lab and Bibliographic Instruction Classroom

The Library currently has 215 computer workstations that are available to students for their academic needs. These workstations are located in the following three areas:
  • The Computer Commons has computers that may be used for Library research and word processing. The Commons is located near the Reference Desk on the 1st Floor North.
  • The Computer Lab is on the 2nd Floor North and has workstations that may be use for word processing or college related research. Students who wish to use these computers should be aware that this facility supports classroom instruction and is sometimes not available when classes are scheduled for this room.
  • The Bibliographic Instruction Classroom (room 192) has 47 computers that are used for Library classes, orientations and other scheduled events.

Students are expected to use the College's computing resources for college-related academic work only. Students are strongly advised to save their work on removable floppy disks, CD-R/RW or USB keychain drives. Floppy discs and CD-R discs are available for purchase in the in the Library vending machines or at the SMC bookstore. Any files not saved may be lost. The library staff are not responsible for any lost work on these computers.

Check the following links for more information.

SMC Library Computer Use Policy

SMC Student Computer Use Policy

Laptop PC Network Access

Days the Library is Closed

Sign Up for a Network/Email Account

SMC Computer Labs


           
Santa Monica College Library
1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ph. 310-434-4334, Email: libref@smc.edu