The Wilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located near the center of campus. All areas of the LRC are staffed with qualified personnel eager to help you be successful in your studies at Cerritos College. The LRC houses a wide variety of services for students including:

Cerritos College Library
ext. 2425
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 10:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-3:00 pm

     The Library is available for study, research, and pleasure reading. It contains more than 110,000 books and reference materials and over 300 magazine and newspaper subscriptions. The library provides access to the myLIBRARY web gateway and various databases which provide access to thousands of magazine, journal, newspaper, and reference articles. Internet access with print capability and photocopy machines are also available in the library. Librarians staff the Reference desk to assist students with their research.

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI Computer Labs)
(LC137 & LC203) ext. 2185 & 2186
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-9:00 pm, 7:30 am-3:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-3:00 pm

     The CAI labs are the largest open computer laboratories on campus. There are over 200 PC and MacIntosh workstations for students, faculty, and staff use. Students may create a computer logon account for themselves each semester. Contact either the CAI Lab staff or the Library for information.

Academic Support Center
(LC 166) ext. 2404
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am-8:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-Noon
Weekend College Support: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and during regular ASC hours

     The ASC offers a variety of services to enhance student learning skills including tutorial services in mathematics and writing, study skills workshops and seminars, training in technologies for college success, and more.

Math Learning Center
(LC 111) ext. 2659
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-9:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Sat Closed

     The Math Learning Center (MLC) offers semi-independent courses in six different levels of mathematics: basic math, survey math, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra, and trigonometry. The courses offer maximum flexibility for students with time constraints or students who wish to progress more rapidly than normal lecture classes.

Reading Center
(LC 209) ext. 2856
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00 am-9:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm, Sat 8:00 am-2:00 pm

     The Reading Center is open to students who wish to increase their reading comprehension and rate as well as improve their reading efficiency. Students can join others in a class or work at their own pace in the Reading Center. Computer Assisted Instruction is used in many of the classes.

Writing Center
(LC 206) ext. 2855
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Sat Closed

     The Writing Center is open to all students who want to become more effective and confident writers. The Writing Center staff helps students generate ideas for writing assignments, clarify the purpose and structure of a paper, fully develop an idea, make their writing more clear and understandable, identify grammar problems, use writing reference sources, and learn how to develop a writing process. The Center also provides instruction in correct format, including MLA.

Language Center
(LC 205) ext. 2854
Hours: Mon & Thurs 8:00 am-8:45 pm, Tues & Wed 8:00 am-7:45 pm, Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am-2:00 pm

     The Language Center is open to all students enrolled in Foreign Language classes, including ESL classes. Students use the Lab to complete lab workbook assignments in their texts, listen to and compare their pronunciation with interactive tapes, watch videos, and to practice what they learn in the classroom.