CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
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Library and Learning Resource Center Visit our website at www.CypressCollege.edu/lrc First Floor Instructional Support: Learning Resource Center (LRC) The Learning Resource Center Open Lab offers students a computer lab where they may access the Internet, software applications (such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation) and course-specific software assigned by their instructors (CD-ROM and online). Also available are flatbed scanners with accompanying photo-editing software. *Students may also use a broad variety of academic support media placed in the LRC by instructors. Some assistance using computers and applications is provided. Electrical power, data and wireless connectivity is also available for students with personal laptop computers. *Pay for print service for all printing and copies. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU FRI SAT, SUN AND HOLIDAYS
8:00 am– 9:00 pm 8:00 am– 5:00 pm CLOSED
Individual Tutoring is available in the LRC at no cost to CC students. To schedule an appointment with a tutor, call (714) 484-7183. Normal hours of operation vary depending on tutor availability. TUTORS ARE AVAILABLE: MON–THU FRI SAT, SUN AND HOLIDAYS
9:00 am– 7:00 pm 10:00 am– 3:00 pm CLOSED
Free online tutoring is also available for up to seven hours per semester. For access, click the Smarthinking link on the College’s home page drop-in English and ESL tutoring.
NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU 9:00 am– 7:00 pm FRI 10:00 am– 3:00 pm SAT, SUN AND HOLIDAYS CLOSED Math Learning Center (MLC) Room 127 The MLC provides students assistance in solving problems and in understanding concepts in mathematics, chemistry and physics. Resources include an array of math solutions manuals and computer applications. Students receive assistance from math faculty or peer tutors on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information call (714) 484-7193. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU 8:00 am– 8:00 pm FRI 10:00 am– 3:00 pm SAT, SUN AND HOLIDAYS CLOSED
Library Website: http://library.CypressCollege.edu
Note: Remote access to the library catalog is available through the website. Remote access to the databases or the text-alibrarian service is available to currently enrolled Cypress College students. The Library maintains a collection of approximately 68,000 books, periodical subscriptions as well as CDs, DVDs, maps, pamphlets, and several databases with selected full-text newspaper, magazine, and journal articles. Students may access the Internet, the library catalog, databases, the TILT academic research tutorial program, and the extensive full-text EBSCO Host periodical database. Library Cards: A current student picture ID card is your library card. You must have your student ID card with you in order to check out materials or look at reserve/textbook materials. The textbook collection must be used in the library, but there are books, DVDs, CDs, pamphlets and paperback books available for check-out. Group Study Rooms: Eight group study rooms are available. See staff at the reference desk to make a reservation no more than 7 days and no less than 24 hours in advance. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU FRI SAT, SUN AND HOLIDAYS
8:00 am– 9:00 pm 8:00 am– 1:00 pm CLOSED
Supplemental Instruction The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program provides opportunities for students to voluntarily participate in study group sessions for difficult classes. Typically, these sessions are held immediately after the class and therefore, students wishing to utilize this program should keep their schedules free at those times. These study groups are organized and facilitated by SI Leaders who are students who have successfully completed the classes in which SI is being offered. Students who participate in SI study sessions report increased understanding of concepts and improved study and test-taking skills. Data shows that those students who participate will earn a half to a full grade higher than those who do not participate. For more information about SI, call (714) 484-7323.
Instructional Support
The English Success Center (ESC) LRC-126 The English Success Center (ESC) provides students with supplemental learning opportunities designed to improve academic reading and writing skills. Staffed by trained tutors as well as Cypress College English, reading, ESL faculty, the ESC offers directed learning activities (DLAs), faculty-led workshops, and informal learning groups. Additionally, students may use ESC computers to write papers for their course work.
Second Floor Instructional Support: Library