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Skyline College: Save the date for an international poetry reading and discussion featuring Ryan Samn at Skyline College Library!

All members of the Skyline Community are invited to bring a poem to read aloud in a non-English language followed by a translation or summary of the poem in English.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Building 5, Library or
Zoom: bit.ly/skypoetry2023

09/01/2023

Happy Fall 2023 and welcome to the new semester! Skyline College Learning Commons ( TLC and Library) will be closed from Saturday, 9/02/2023, through Monday, 9/04/2022, for the Labor Day recess.

We will return on Tuesday, 9/05/2022, at 9:00 a.m. for in-person services.

08/03/2023

Congratulations on finishing the Summer Session. The Skyline College Learning Commons (TLC & Library) will be closed Friday, August 4th, until Tuesday, August 15th.

We will return for in-person services on Wednesday, August 16th, at 9:00 a.m.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!! See you first day of Fall 2023!!!

05/25/2023

🎓🎓 CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2023 🎓🎓!!! You did it🎉🎉!!!

Skyline College Learning Commons (Library & TLC) will be closed from 05/27/2023 until 06/11/2023, returning for in-person services at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 06/12/2023.

Enjoy the Summer Recess 🌞⛱️!!!

04/19/2023

Hello Skyline College Community!

The Learning Commons will be closed Thursday, April 20th, for Flex Day. We will reopen on Friday, April 21st, at 9:00 a.m.

Students ... enjoy your day of rest!

03/23/2023

Skyline College Learning Commons (Library & Learning Center) will be closed Sunday, 3/26/2023, until Sunday, 4/2/2023. We will reopen on Monday, 4/3/2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Have fun and enjoy your much needed break!

See you again on Monday, 4/3, at 9 a.m.!!

02/15/2023

Skyline College Community!!! Creatively express yourself through spoken word at the Library, Monday, 2/27/2023, at 4:00 p.m. Just register and upload your poem either with a video or written word by visiting bit.ly/micdrop23 by 2/23/2023. Light refreshments provided.

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02/15/2023

In celebration of Presidents' Day, Skyline College's Learning Commons (Library and Learning Center) will be closed from Friday, 2/17/2023, to Monday, 2/20/2023. We will reopen on Tuesday, 2/21/2023

See you Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.!

12/15/2022

Skyline College Learning Commons (The Learning Center & Library) will be closed, starting Saturday, 12/17/2022. We will reopen on Tuesday, 1/17/2022. Please check TLC and Library's websites for updates.

Enjoy your deserved rest and Winter Break! See you January 17, 2023!!!

11/21/2022

Wednesday, 11/23/2022, the Skyline College Learning Commons' (Library and TLC) in-person and online services will be close at 1:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving recess. Our in-person and online services will return to our normal schedules on Monday, 11/28/2022.

11/09/2022

In observance of Veterans Day, Skyline College Learning Commons (Library & TLC) will be closed on Friday, 11/11/2022. Online Library services will return Saturday, 11/12/2022, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Learning Commons' in-person services will return Monday, 11/14/2022, at 9 a.m.

09/01/2022

Welcome back to the Fall 2022 semester! Skyline College Learning Commons ( TLC and Library) will be closed from Saturday, 9/03/2022, through Monday, 9/05/2022, for the Labor Day recess.

Get rest!!! We will return on Tuesday, 9/06/2022, at 9:00 a.m. for in-person services.

08/03/2022

Skyline College Learning Commons (The Learning Center & Library) will be closed for the intersession, starting Friday, 8/05/2022 and reopen on Wednesday, 8/17/2022, at 9:00 a.m. Please check TLC and Library's websites for updates.

Enjoy the Summer! See you August 17th!!

05/26/2022

🎓🎓🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2022!!! 🎓🎓🎓

Skyline College Library, part of the Learning Commons, will be closed from 05/28/2022 until 06/12/2022. We will return on 06/13/2022 at 9 AM for in-person services. Please scan the QR code or visit https://skylinecollege.edu/library for details.

Happy end of the Spring 2022 Semester and enjoy your summer!!!

03/23/2022

In observance of Spring Break, the Skyline College Library & Learning Center will be closed Sunday, 3/27/2022 through Sunday, 4/3/2022 and will reopen on Monday, 4/4/2022, at 8:00 a.m.

Have fun and enjoy your much needed break!

We look forward to welcoming you again on Monday, April 4!

02/16/2022

In celebration of President's Day, Skyline College Library (part of the Learning Commons) will be closed from Friday, 2/19/2022, to Monday, 2/21/2022. We will reopen on Tuesday, 2/22/2022

See you Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.!

01/15/2022

Needing technology for your Spring 2022 Skyline College classes? Come to the Library, Building 5, second floor, to pick up a calculator, Chromebook, or Hotspot!

Click on the flyer for further details and in-person hours.
Click here to chat with a librarian: https://tinyurl.com/skylibrarychat
and here for Technology Loan Program: https://virtual.skylinecollege.edu/subpages/technology.php

Observing Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day, we will be closed Friday, February 18 to Monday, February 21 (2/18 - 2/21).

01/06/2022

Skyline College students:
Do you need to pick up or return technology before Spring 2022 Semester starts?

Come to Skyline College Library, starting Monday, 1/10, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Please see flyer for further information. See you then!

12/18/2021

Skyline College Learning Commons (The Learning Center & Library) will be closed, starting Sunday, 12/19/2021. We will reopen on Tuesday, 1/18/2022. Please check TLC and Library's websites for updates.

Enjoy your Winter Break and see you January 18, 2022!!!

Professional Researcher Panel Event RSVP

11/30/2021

This event has been tentatively rescheduled to a date to be determined during the Spring 2022 semester. Please stayed tuned and RSVP at the link below to be sure to receive the updated information.

Event Announcement! You are invited to attend in-person or virtually!

Join us for a research panel featuring professional researchers who will share their experiences with academic research!

There will be plenty of time to mix and mingle with each other, and to learn more about what students' future in research could look like.

Event information:
Spring 2022 Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

RSVP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/HTPpro

Panelists + research field:
Dee Delfin, Ph.D. Candidate, Education
Mayra Lopez-Thibodeaux, MS, Astronomy & Physics
Dr. Nate Nevado, Counseling & Education
Dr. Andro Rios, Chemistry
Dr. John Turman, Philosophy

This event is in collaboration with the Honors Transfer Program, Library, and the Fall 2021 Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) 105 courses at Skyline College. Faculty in attendance will be: HTP Coordinator/English Prof. Janice Sapigao, Chemistry Prof. Susanne Schubert, Prof. Librarian Pia Walawalkar, and a guest appearance by Prof. Rob Williams!

Professional Researcher Panel Event RSVP Join us for a research panel featuring professional researchers who will share their experiences with academic research. There will be plenty of time to mix and mingle with each other, and to learn more about what students' future in research could look like. Panelists + research field: Dee Delfin,....

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Learning Commons Programs & Services

First Floor (Learning Center) http://skylinecollege.edu/learningcenter/

Tutoring Labs - Stop by to learn more about tutoring subjects available - drop-in and appointments available for MANY subjects including: English, Math, Biology, Statistics, Psychology and Business.

Students who wish to use tutoring services at any Learning Center Lab need to enroll in one Learning Skills (LSKL) course to be able to make appointments to meet with tutors. Once enrolled, students can stop by or call the Learning Center front desk at (650) 738- 4144 to make appointments with individual tutors in many of the labs. The Math Lab is group tutoring where tutors circulate between students seated together with others taking the same math class.

LSKL courses are not graded and students can choose between:

LSKL 803: A free, repeatable class with zero units that is non-degree applicable ( There is no minimum number of hours required, ideal for occasional drop-ins)

LSKL 800: A pass/no pass class with your choice of 0.5 or 1.0 units of credit (24 hours of verified tutoring visits are required for each .5 units)

Click here for more information and registration information
on WebSchedule for the Spring 2019 LSKL courses: https://bit.ly/2Goh5kR.
Registration is open throughout the semester for these courses.

For more information, please click on the links below:

Writing & Reading Lab: http://skylinecollege.edu/learningcenter/writingreadinglab.php (contact Joshua Lindo, Instructional Aide II at [email protected] for questions or concerns)

Math Lab: http://skylinecollege.edu/learningcenter/mathlab.php
(contact Hong Guo, Instructional Aide II at [email protected] for questions or concerns)

Science, Social Science & Business Lab:
http://skylinecollege.edu/learningcenter/sciencelab.php

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Supplementary Instruction Program: An academic assistance program designed to help students succeed in traditionally difficult courses through voluntary group study sessions. Sessions are facilitated by SI Leaders, who are peers who have already successfully completed the targeted course.
http://skylinecollege.edu/learningcenter/supplementalinstruction.php
(contact Gavin Townsley, Program Services Coordinator at [email protected] for questions or concerns)

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Peer Mentoring Program: Peer Mentors are trained to facilitate academic and personal success outcomes for their fellow students (mentees) and provide one-on-one and group support with the following outcomes in mind:

- Increase mentees knowledge about resources which may help them succeed in college
- Promote development of educational, leadership, career and learning goals
- Increase social engagement and sense of belonging for students
- Increase academic engagement and success

For more details, please visit: http://skylinecollege.edu/peermentors/
(contact Raymon Gutierrez, Retention Specialist at [email protected] for questions or concerns)

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Second Floor - (Library) http://skylinecollege.edu/Library/

Course Reserves: Books and research materials kept at the Skyline College Library for specific course sections. Specific materials can be checked out for 2 hours. You can search either by the Instructor's last name or the Course (e.g., ENGL 836).
http://skylinecollege.edu/library/libraryinfo/coursereserves.php

Wireless Printing: Print virtually any document or web page from your Internet connected PC to one of our Library printers.
https://www.printeron.net/system/printspot/interface/select_file.jsp?url=skyline-college/library&protocolSwitched=true

Study Rooms: Book a group study room up to a week in advance here:
http://libcal.skylinecollege.edu/booking/studyrooms

Research Guides: guides.skylinecollege.edu/

Ask a Librarian: Skyline College Library provides this service exclusively for Skyline College students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We provide answers to brief, specific factual questions; the use of our online catalog, article databases and reference sources; and the completion of bibliographic citations. Response time is usually short on Monday through Friday during library hours (but please allow up to 24 hours on some occasions). On weekends, please allow until the next business day. This email reference service is not available when classes are not in session (i.e., intersession breaks and holidays).

Ask a librarian any questions about doing research, finding information, and citing sources. For more details, please visit: http://skylinecollege.edu/library/askalibrarian.php
You can also speak to a Skyline College Librarian during regular business hours in person.

Online Services: Skyline College online education students can access library resources, including articles, research guides, reference sources, e-books and streaming videos, from any computer with internet access and they can get help from a librarian by phone or email. There are, however, certain resources provided by the library (such as reserve textbooks, DVDs, etc.) that can only be accessed in person at the library. Online education students are welcomed and encouraged to visit the library in person at any time.
For more details, please visit: http://skylinecollege.edu/library/libraryinfo/onlineservices.php

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The Learning Commons is also home to the following programs:
BAM (Brothers Achieving Milestones)
Honors Transfer Program: https://www.skylinecollege.edu/honorstransfer/
Learning Communities: http://www.skylinecollege.edu/learningcommunities/
TRiO Student Support Services: http://skylinecollege.edu/trio/index.php

The Learning Commons partners with these campus programs to host workshops in the Learning Center Student Success Lab (5-102):
Promise Scholars Program
Financial Aid
International Student Program
Women's Mentorship and Leadership Academy or WMLA