General Information
The library currently holds over 21,000 print titles and has an additional 72,500+ eBook titles, with more than 45,000 titles added to the collection in 2012-13. The library subscribes to 98 print journals and 53 electronic databases, which include access to thousands of full-text journals and newspapers. Additionally, the library holds 2,676 videos, DVDs and CDs along with the equipment needed to utilize these items. Two reserve textbook collections are available for limited check out and onsite use during normal operating hours. The largest reserve collection is housed at the Circulation Desk in the main Pittsburg campus library and there are additional reserve textbooks located at the Brentwood Center. This reserve system is designed to meet the needs of students who cannot otherwise afford to purchase required books for general education. The textbooks in the collection come from titles requested by faculty, students and the library staff who make note of textbooks students frequently inquire about. LMC Librarians assist patrons with their research needs in various ways, including research consultation appointments, drop-in research help at the reference desk, email reference, IM chat, Google+ Hangouts video conferencing and phone reference. The library provides custom library instruction workshops at the request of faculty members. Highlights of the Library building include:
MESA Program www.losmedanos.edu/mesa 925-473-7685 The mission of the MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Program is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students that enroll and graduate in a four-year college or university with a math-based degree in areas such as engineering, the sciences, computer science, and mathematics. The MESA program supports students through mentoring, tutoring, and workshops and by providing them with scholarship and numerous internship opportunities. There are MESA programs throughout the state of California at high schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities. MESA is sponsored by the University of California Office of the President.
Puente Program www.losmedanos.edu/puente The mission of the Puente Program is to increase the number of educationally under-served students who: enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. Puente is sponsored by the University of California Office of the President and the California Community Colleges.
• computer stations for student and public use • children’s book collection and reading area
Student Newspaper—The Experience
• 5 group study rooms
www.losmedanos.edu/journalism 925-473-7827
• Seating for 200 • Wireless coverage, including printing from laptops • full-color and black & white printers • 2 self-checkout stations • 2 copy machines
Math Lab Math Building, MA-102 www.losmedanos.edu/mathlab 925-473-7662- Pittsburg 925-473-6925- Brentwood The Math Tutoring and Computer Math Labs are staffed by professors, tutors, and Math Lab Coordinators and are the place for students to get help on lab assignments, course concepts, computer software, and other assignments. The main campus’ Math Tutoring Lab offers a study area along with two small rooms for study groups. Each computer in the Computer Math Lab is installed with software used in the most current math courses. A separate quiet study room and testing center offers a noise-free space for students to work (no tutoring occurs in here as a courtesy to other students) and take mastery quizzes and exams. There is also a Math Tutoring Lab at the Brentwood Center. This service is limited to LMC students enrolled in the college’s math classes.
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Los Medanos College’s award–winning newspaper, the “Experience,” is a practical laboratory for journalism students and serves as a First Amendment forum for the college community. Students experience the excitement of a working newsroom while honing practical skills as reporters, artists, photographers, videographers and editors. Groups and organizations with news items should contact the “Experience” by noon on the Monday before each Friday’s issue. The newspaper is also available online at lmcexperience.com.
Umoja Scholars www.losmedanos.edu/umoja 925-473-7603 The Umoja Scholars Program is committed to enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of all students, especially African-American and first-generation college students, ultimately preparing them for academic, personal, and professional success beyond Los Medanos College. This program addresses student needs through academic support services and a curriculum that focuses on African-American literature and history as well as contemporary issues facing the African-American community.