Library Locations | Ask a Librarian | CCSF Home
The library has many class items on "Course Reserve" for a short checkout period (in support of homework completion). They are available on a first come, first served basis. Use the OneSearch "Course Reserves" tab to see if the library has your textbook.
Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days.
Chat with the library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet with a librarian for in-depth help with your research.
In the CCSF Library buildings, books are organized by call number according to the Library of Congress classification system. This system groups items by subject and locates similar items on the shelf together. Below are some potential ranges in which you can find books related to your discipline.
| Subject | Call Number Range |
|---|---|
| Food Industry & Trade | HD 9000-9495 |
| Dining-room service | TX 851-885 |
| Caterers & Catering | TX 901-921 |
| Food Service | TX 901-946.5 |
| Hospitality industry. Hotels, clubs, restaurants | TX 901-946.5 |
| Hotels/Motels | TX 901-953 |
| Restaurant Management | TX 911.3 and TX 945 |
| Restaurants | TX 945-945.5 |
| Bars (Taverns, barrooms, saloons) | TX 950-953 |
| Bartending | TX 951 |
| Building operation and housekeeping | TX 955-985 |
Searching for library resources goes better when you:
| How to Find Ebooks | How to Find Print Books |
|---|---|
|
To find ebooks:
|
To find print books:
|
The CCSF community has access to many ebooks and evideos via our subscriptions. Want to learn more about using and finding ebooks for research? We have a video showing how to do just that.
eBooks & eVideos on technology, digital media, math and science, engineering and business.
A multidisciplinary library of high-quality e-books.
On the left side of the screen find the Filter My Results options--Check "Available Online" under "Availability" and "Books" under "Resource Type." 
On the left side of the screen find the Filter My Results options--Check "Available on Campus" under "Availability" and "Books" under "Resource Type."