Fall 2024 Library News & Updates

In-Person Library Hours

Monterey Park Campus (Bldg. F3) 

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
• Saturday - Sunday: Closed
• South Gate Library closed during transition to Southeast Campus.

​​​​​Online Library Hours

•  Ask Us 24/7 pop-up or online form: chat with a librarian (24/7).
• Email questions to library@elac.edu. A librarian will reply during open hours.

Service Highlights

• Online Textbook Collection: access select library eBooks assigned as course textbooks by ELAC faculty. Share links with students.
• Popular Services: laptop loans, low-cost printing, study rooms, research guides, research video tutorials, research assistance, and course textbooks 
• Recommend a library resource (books, databases, videos, etc.)

Library Instruction Options

• Assign students to complete one or more 24/7 asynchronous Library Workshops.
• Request library instruction for your classes in-person or online.
• Import Canvas research modules into your Canvas shell.
• Contact Erika (montene@elac.edu) or Rita (suarezrm2@elac.edu) for help.

E-Resources Update 

• Need Help? Contact E-Resources Librarian Amy Guy (guyal@elac.edu) 
• Off-Campus Database Access: login with your LACCD Portal account.
  
• Free Digital New York Times Subscription: faculty, students, and staff Sign up for a free subscription! 
• eBook Collections: Access over 600,000+ eBook titles  our multiple eBook collections.
  
• New Library Databases
  • Asian Life in America 
  • Credo Reference
  • Digital Theatre+
  • Issues & Controversies
  • Sage Journals
  • Westlaw Campus Research (access coming soon)
    
• Streaming Videos Collections
  Faculty can request Kanopy and Swank films directly in the platforms. More info on our Streaming Video Guide.​​​​​​

Library Contact Info:

• Research Help Desk: 323-415-4134
• Circulation Help Desk: 323-265-8758
• Library Department Chair: Choonhee Rhim, rhimcl@elac.edu