Learning Express Library

Would you like to improve your Spanish? Prepare for an occupational exam? Improve your math? Learn a computer program? Learn more about careers, resumes, and interviews? The sky is the limit!  Simply go to our research databases page to access Learning Express Library.  For full access, you simply need to register and set up a personal account.  Feel free to contact a librarian if you have any questions.

The Learning Express Library is one of the newest additions to our database collection. It offers a comprehensive collection of ebooks, online courses, and practice tests related to finding a job, workplace skills, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math.  And  best of all, it’s all available free of charge. Yes, you read it right! These ebooks, courses, and tests are free and completely self-paced. They will help you improve your skills and give you the confidence you need to succeed academically.

Library Club sponsors poetry event Dec. 5

The deadline to enter is December 3rd.  Contact cclibraryclub@yahoo.com for more details.

End of the 2012 Fall Semester Library Workshops

What do you do when you have a paper to write and you don’t know where to find information? If your first thought is “see a librarian”, you’re absolutely correct! If you have one hour, we can help you conduct successful research! The library offers workshops through the Student Success Center in which you will learn how to find articles in the library databases, find books in the library catalog, locate credible websites, create citations, and much more. Finding reliable information is the first step towards success in your assignments. Here are the workshops being offered for the remainder of the Fall semester:

Library Research: Getting Started

Monday, November 26 @ 1:00

Library Databases: Finding Articles

Tuesday December 4 @ 4:00

Creating Citations & Works Cited with EasyBib

Wednesday, December 5 @ 4:00

Monday, December 10  @ 1:00

Thursday, December 13 @ 12:00

Go to the Student Success Center (LC209) to register!

Library Newsletter

See what's happening at YOUR Cerritos College Library!  Check out the most recent Library Newsletter and see all our past issues as well!

Native American Celebration

Our current display recognizes the Native American culture where interesting artifacts are displayed, including beautiful dream catchers, a buffalo pelt, native tea, and much more. The exhibit will be available until the end of the semester. Come and learn more about them. :-)

Day of the Dead

Hi everyone, Our new display is featuring the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos. Come and participate in our survey question. "Who would you honor in your altar?" So far, students and the college staff have listed family members and famous celebrities as honorees. Special thanks to Prof. Medina-Valin for allowing us to use items from her personal collection! :-)

The display will be available until the beginning of November. Enjoy!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

If you are wondering how you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, wonder no more! A guide with remarkable books, movies, cookbooks, and local events is available. Come to the library and get your copy today! :-)

New Exhibition!

Here is a picture of the Hispanic Heritage Month display for those of you who will not be able to visit the library in person.

Celebrating Classical Music Month

Hi everyone,

The library has a new display Celebrating Classical Music Month with very interesting music artifacts for you to view. The display features miniatures, cds, books and other collectibles about classical music. Come and participate in our survey by answering a few questions about your favorite classical artist. Inspired enough? Check out classical music books to learn more about its history and renowned composers. You may even feel motivated to learn to play an instrument!

Enjoy the exhibit. :-)

Library Newsletter

Hello All, Take a look at the Summer edition of the Library Newsletter. It is fun and informative. Copies are available @ the library.