Overview

The Cerritos College Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC), located near the center of the campus, provides a wide range of materials and services. In addition to several classrooms and faculty offices, the facility houses the Library, an open computer lab, the Center for Teaching Excellence, Media Services (technology and multi-media support for faculty and staff), the Teleconference Center, the Math Learning Center (for semi-independent math courses), and the Success Center. Students have easy access throughout the building via ramps and elevators. All areas of the Library and Learning Resource Center are staffed with qualified personnel who are eager to help you.

The Library

Students, faculty, staff, and district residents are invited to use the College Library, where they can enjoy access both online and in-person to over 100,000 books, articles, and videos. Students, faculty, and staff may use their campus ID as their library card, and district residents may purchase a library card at the Circulation Desk in the library. Access to a wide variety of literature and reference databases is available by using the in-house computers or (for students, faculty, and staff) remotely from your home computer. All library resources are listed in the online catalog. The Library is open Monday through Saturday for on-ground and online operations during the fall and spring semesters. Summer semesters offer reduced hours. For hours of operation and special schedules, please call the Library at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2430, or visit the website at www.cerritos.edu/library.

Library materials are integral to Cerritos College instructional programs, and all are selected cooperatively by classroom and library faculty. The Reserve Book Area, at the Circulation Desk, permits students to check out high-demand materials for limited periods of time. A wide range of research guides and materials related to the Cerritos College curriculum are available in print at the Reference Desk and online via the Web. Computers are available for student use near the Reference Desk for research and in an open lab setting where printers and group study rooms are also available.

Success Center

The Success Center provides online and in-person academic assistance in math, writing, and ESL 24/7. Appointments are also available for virtually any subject. Qualified tutors and instructors provide tutoring and workshops. Academic mentors are available for ongoing individualized support throughout the semester. Faculty and staff in the Success Center involve instructors to develop supplemental instruction in a variety of forms to enhance course offerings. To drop-in for online tutoring, make an appointment, or learn about the Success Center hours and additional information, please visit the Center’s website at http://www.cerritos.edu/sc.