Libraries, Collections, Staff
Ridgecrest/Indian Wells Valley
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located behind the main campus building.
The Library is located on the first floor of Cerro Coso Community College's Learning Resource Center building. The library is completely automated, with collections fully represented in the online public catalog including over 21,530 ebooks. Through the Library's web page, access to online databases is made possible to on-campus students, faculty, staff and distance learners.
The Library book collection is arranged by the Library of Congress Classification order. The collection presently includes over 24,000 volumes and 4 periodical subscriptions. Online databases are available for indexing and full text of periodical articles in all subject areas, dictionaries of art and music, newspapers, encyclopedias and California statistics. There is also a web page with links to web sites indexed by subject areas.
The Cerro Coso LRC Main page is a resource portal that contains links to a variety of encyclopedia and magazine research databases, web resources, and our automated book catalog, all of which can be accessed remotely (including from home computers) after inputting student ID #.
Research Services
The mission of the library and staff is to facilitate your research. The staff will help you not only to find specific information, but will assist you in learning how to use the library effectively.
Students are encouraged to use the "24/7 Chat" link on the LRC Main page for research assistance. This resource instantly connects users to a skilled research specialist any time of the day or night.
Other services are available:
- Internet access
- Interlibrary loan
- Videotape viewing station with closed caption capabilities
- Music CD listening station
- High-speed audio tape duplication for class tapes
- Conference/study rooms
- Study areas
LRC Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00PM
LRC Staff/Faculty
| Julie Cornett | Librarian | (760) 384-6132 |
| Sarah Witkowski | Library Technician II | (760) 384-6137 |
| Karen Spurlock | Library Assistant II | (760) 384-6131 |
| Sandy Bradley | Adjunct Librarian | |
| Rebecca Parker | Library Technician I | (760) 384-6138 |
Contact Information
Address: 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Phone: (760) 384-6131 reference@cerrocoso.edu
Other Campuses
The library has branches at the ESCC Bishop, ESCC Mammoth Lakes, and Lake Isabella/KRV sites.
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