Your academic success begins here: Consult your librarians in-person or online; Explore our collection of print and digital books, articles and more; Visit one of our two locations to use our individual and collaborative study spaces, computers and printer.
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Your Virtual Bookshelf
Explore our resources and tackle research with over 80,000 e-books, 66 databases, and more at your fingertips!
Faculty Resources
The library supports faculty with a variety of services and resources.
Citing Sources
When writing a research paper, avoid plagiarism by crediting your source. Discover more about why and how to cite.
Library Barcodes
The library barcode allows you to borrow print books and other physical materials from the QCC libraries and other libraries in our network. Learn how you can apply for yours online or in person.
Discover Our Library
Located on the third floor of the Harrington Learning Center, the Alden Library has nearly 50,000 print books, more than 80,000 e-books, over 60 databases, and more resources that provide access to millions of full-text journal articles to support QCC’s academic programs.
Explore The Amenities
Our two library locations offer a variety of seating options including study tables, carrels, and a large, light-filled reading rooms. If you would like to work on a project with classmates, group study rooms of all sizes are available to reserve at the circulation desk.
Off-Campus Resources
Our librarians are ready to help you with your research! Visit the reference desk in person or, If you are off campus, you can call the Reference Desk (Click the chat button, call 508.854.4366, or e-mail reference@qcc.mass.edu).
Stop by the Circulation Desk to find course reserves, check out laptops and other materials, and more!
Branching Out: Downtown Library at the Carberry Center, 25 Federal Street
Did you know our Downtown campus has its own library branch? Learn more about downtown amenities and services.
Contact Us!
Have questions about the library or our staff? Reach out to us by phone, email, in-person, or fill out our Ask a Librarian Form.
Alden Library
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed at noon during the summer)
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Closed during the summer)
(Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when classes are not in session)
Downtown Library
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.