Foothill College Library
Fall, Winter, & Spring Hours
Mon – Thur 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun Closed
Summer Hours
Mon – Thur 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fri – Sun Closed
The Library is closed during all college holidays and breaks.
Reference Desk
(650) 949-7608
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Circulation & Reserve
(650) 949-7611
Media Center
(650) 949-7445
View a map of the Learning Resource Center (library, media center, and tutorial center).
Follow us on Twitter!What Does It Mean To Be Educated?
What does it mean to be an educated person in the United States in the 21st century? How would this question be answered in a different time or place? This guide suggests some books, videos, and articles on the topic of education and also gives you some pointers on library research, so you can explore for yourself.
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Etymology of the Word "Educate"
According to Webster's College Dictionary, the verb to educate comes from the Latin word educare, "to bring up, nurture." For more details on the etymology and history of this word, look it up in the Oxford English Dictionary.
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