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You don’t have to be a physicist to see the good sense in this quote by Albert Einstein: “The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” The Rio Library is an invaluable resource— a place where you can conduct research, get 24/7 live help from a librarian, and check out books and media, As per Einstein's directive, Rio Salado College's library is easy to find: it’s online and in-person on the fifth floor of the Rio Tower, just a hop and a skip away from the elevator. Now, thanks to the launch of the new Rio library website, it's become even easier to find what you're looking for whether you're checking books out in-person or taking advantage of the Rio library's robust online collection of ebooks and other resources.
The new library site provides access to the library’s vast resources, along with links connecting you to research databases, 24/7 Ask A Librarian, video tutorials, and access to citation guides. There’s also a highly informative FAQ page that offers insight on how to get a student ID card, where you can return books, how you can borrow books from other MCCCD schools, and more!
How the Rio Library Can Help You
- Need help with your research paper? The Rio library has you covered with 24/7 live research assistance! Our Ask A Librarian can help you track down sources with the essential information you need to complete your project.
- Don’t know where to start on exploring a particular subject? The library has a collection of research guides covering a wide range of topics.
- There’s more to the library than books! The library offers streaming films, eBooks, and access to online subscription databases of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, graphing calculators, and more.
- Want to access library services through your phone? The library mobile app makes it a breeze to search through the Rio library’s databases, see the current status of your library loans and due dates, and chat with a live librarian 24/7 for help with your research.
Going to the library in-person? Don’t forget to bring a current photo ID if you want to check anything out. The Rio library is at our Tempe location (2323 W. 24th St.). The library is open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. The library can be reached at 480-517-8424.
Article by Austin Brietta