Services and Activities - College Libraries - Student Success Centers - Computer Access - Child Care - Textbook Repurchase Policy

Oct 5, 2026

Services and Activities outlines key student support resources at San Jacinto College, including extensive library services with print and electronic materials, research database access, tutoring support, and student success offerings. It details computer access through Interactive Learning Centers with Internet and College software, plus child care options via an Early Childhood Education Lab School and assistance through Workforce Solutions. The document also explains textbook purchasing, rental availability, refund conditions, and buy-back rules at term end.

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College Libraries

Student Success Centers

Computer Access

Child Care

Child Care Assistance

Textbook Repurchase Policy

Services and Activities 1 SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES College Libraries Each San Jacinto College library provides a broad range of academic support services that include: • Current print materials including books, magazines, and newspapers; • Electronic databases with access to more than 19,000 full-text journals; • Thousands of electronic books and streaming videos; and • Graphing and scientiﬁc calculators. Professional librarians are available in person and online to show students how to use the library and to help students locate information. Students may submit mail reference inquiries or submit chat questions through the library’s page on the San Jacinto College website ([https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.sanjac.edu/library/](www.sanjac.edu/library/)) . Students can access the library catalog and research databases from home or work through the San Jacinto College website. In the library catalog, students can place holds on books, renew books, and check personal library records. Students can also access library resources through Blackboard. Students can obtain textbooks, supplemental readings, and videos placedon reserve at the reserve desk of the campus where the class is being taught. These items may be used inside the library. Copiers and scanners are also available at each library. The libraries loan most books for three weeks. Students may renew books once if no one else has placed a hold on the item(s) . The libraries have laptop and desktop computers that provide students with access to the Internet, Microsoft Ofﬁce software, and other applications. Students who have their own laptops are welcome to use the wireless network available at each library. Students may request a TexShare card that provides access to materials from participating public and academic libraries across the state. The College's students may use the interlibrary loan service to borrow books or obtain articles not owned by any of the San Jacinto College libraries. Note: Late fees for past due items vary from $.50 to $1 per day. The library bills students full replacement costs plus late fees for lost or damaged materials. Student Success Centers The Student Success Centers on each campus offer free tutoring services to all San Jacinto College students. Student tutors are certiﬁed by the College Reading and Learning Association and come highly recommended by their instructors. Located in the libraries, the Centers offer the following services: • One-on-one tutoring. • Group tutoring. • Online tutoring. • Help with a wide range of subjects, including math, English, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, history, BCIS, and accounting. • TSIA2 Prep sessions. • Resources for checkout. • Access to study rooms, computers, and calculators. • Help with studying and test-taking skills. • Study skills workshops. Computer Access The Interactive Learning Centers (ILC) provide access to a small bank of open computer lab resources. The ILC open computing lab supports the entire student body providing a bank of computers and pay-forprint printers so students have the opportunity to work outside the classroom with ready access to technology. The ILC includes up to 15 computer workstations that adhere to College-wide hardware standards and that are capable of supporting student computing needs. Students are assigned an account to access a local area network that provides tutorial software as well as software for creating assignments, reports, accounting spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and computer programs. The ILC offers access to the Internet, Microsoft Ofﬁce, Blackboard, and other College-supported applications with onsite lab support available. The ILCs post lab hours at the beginning of each semester. Child Care Central campus operates a Child Development/Early Childhood Education Lab School licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, a division of Texas Health and Human Ser

FAQs

What services are offered by San Jacinto College libraries?

Each library provides print materials, electronic databases with full-text journals, electronic books and streaming videos, and graphing/scientific calculators. Professional librarians support students in person and online and help with locating information.

How can students get tutoring at San Jacinto College?

The Student Success Centers offer free tutoring to all students, including one-on-one and group tutoring, online tutoring, subject help across many disciplines, TSIA2 prep sessions, and support for study and test-taking skills.

What are the main rules for textbook refunds and buy-backs?

Textbooks purchased at the beginning of the term can be returned for a 100% refund if returned within required time windows with the original receipt and under conditions about item condition and packaging; digital content refunds are not offered. Bookstores buy back textbooks at the end of each term based on whether the book is needed the next term.

Oct 5, 2026

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