Using the Library

Hours and Location

The Lemoore Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located in the 400 building on the Lemoore College campus map.

Fall and Spring LRC Hours
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Summer LRC Hours
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The LRC is closed during all school holidays, including spring break and winter break. Check the West Hills academic calendar for current scheduling.

Lemoore LRC Map

Map of the Lemoore Learning Resource Center

LRC Library

  • Print and online materials used to support the Lemoore College curriculum.
  • Quiet study tables.
  • Reserve collection of textbooks for courses.
  • Assistance with finding and locating materials online.

LRC e-Learning

  • 75 computer workstations with internet access, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
  • Printing:
    • Black-and-white printing: $0.10 per page (200 free pages each semester for students).
    • Additional funds added at the Administration Building.
    • Color printing is not available.
    • Printing is not available to the public.

LRC Study Rooms

  • Study rooms available only to currently enrolled Lemoore College students.
  • Two-hour checkout, renewable once for a maximum of four hours.

LRC Academic Center for Excellence (Tutoring)

LRC Rules of Conduct

  • Maintain a low noise level to respect other students.
  • Beverages in spill-proof containers permitted; snacks allowed in study rooms; no hot food.
  • Inappropriate behavior—including sexual activity, indecent exposure, threats, or harassment—is prohibited.
  • Tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, are not allowed inside or within 20 feet of the entrance (Ed. Code 7597).

Borrowing

Obtaining a Student ID Card

  • A valid West Hills College student ID card is required to check out library materials.
  • ID cards available at the Eagle Help Desk in the Student Union (Building 900).

Lending Policy

Enrolled students, staff, and faculty may check out items as follows:

  • Books: 3 weeks
  • Reference materials, reserves, magazines: in-library use only
  • Maximum of six checkout items
  • Items may be renewed unless on hold
  • Borrowers are responsible for timely returns
  • Laptops and hotspots: full semester checkout, returned at semester end

Fines Policy

  • Books: $0.25/day per item (max $20)
  • Reserve items: $1.00/hour
  • Lost/damaged items: $20 processing fee + replacement cost
  • Overdue items will incur fines.

Course Textbooks on Reserve

  • Two-hour checkout, in-library use only
  • Not all courses have textbooks on reserve
  • Full list available in the Reserve Textbooks LibGuide

Requesting a Hold

  • Holds may be placed:
  • Notification sent to the user's West Hills email when item is ready
  • Holds can transfer items between campus libraries
  • Holds not available for reserve items

Faculty Resources

In-Person Library Orientations

  • Librarians can meet in your classroom or a computer lab.
  • Orientations include:
    • General instruction on print and online resources
    • Assignment-specific research instruction
  • Email ask@westhillscollege.libanswers.com to schedule.

Virtual Library Orientation

  • Students can complete the Virtual Library Orientation on their own time.
  • Proof of completion provided:
    • Can be required coursework
    • Or used as extra credit

Guidelines for Placing Materials on Library Reserve

  • When funds are available, the Library may purchase faculty-requested textbooks for Reserve.
  • Faculty must complete the Reserve Request Form .
  • Reserve items are kept in a closed stack area and loaned in two-hour increments.
  • Print books, DVDs, and other materials can be placed on Reserve.

Recommendations for Purchase