Los Angeles Harbor College

About

Spring Semester Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays

Story

The LAHC Library provides access to a collection on of over 85,000 print and E-books, periodicals, reference materials and databases that support the college curriculum and our students’ pursuit of their educational goals. Students should consider the library their first source when researching topics for papers or class projects or if they are conducting self directed study
in other areas.

Los Angeles Harbor College opened the doors to its new Library and Learning Resource Center (LLRC) during the spring 2014 semester. The new two-story building is comprised of more than 30,000 feet and is located in the central area of the campus. The building provides students with a state-of-the-art learning environment with more than 100 computers, and an abundance of study rooms, classrooms and lounge space. Unique features include heat resistance roofing, high-efficiency glass and horizontal louvers, motion sensor lighting, security cameras and “glass box” style rooms overlooking the campus. The building was designed with LEED requirements (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) where unique materials signify the sustainability of the building.

Mission

The mission of Los Angeles Harbor College is to offer an environment that fosters learning by providing comprehensive programs that meet the educational needs of students and are appropriate and useful to the community we serve, including:

Degree and Transfer Programs

Vocational and workforce preparation

Basic skills instruction

English as a second language

Credit and noncredit courses for life-long learning

Contract education including customized corporate training

Community services

Support services

Information Literacy

An essential aspect of the mission for the community we serve is to advance economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement and civic responsibility.

We are committed to student learning in a supportive educational environment that recognizes the uniqueness of individuals, provides a center for the cultural enrichment of the community and seeks dynamic dialog and reflective evaluation and improvement of the institution.

Products

A librarian is always available to assist with basic questions and research and to offer instruction on in library use and literature searching. Virtual reference is available for students to consult live with a librarian 24 hours a day. Currently enrolled students may use the computer commons.

Instructors may request an information workshop held in the dedicated Library Classroom to prepare students for special assignments. Materials are placed in the Class Reserves section at the Circulation Desk when they are needed for class assignments or are otherwise in demand. These materials may have restricted loan periods. E-reserves are available on the Library website. Color and black and white printing and photocopying is available throughout the LLRC. Study rooms on the
second floor may be reserved for small groups online. A current college ID card or valid photo ID and student ID number are required to check out library materials.