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For updates about our online instruction, remote student services, and other resources during this time, please visit https://www.riohondo.edu/student-health-services/coronavirus/#students

 

Library Hours for Spring 2022
Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no checkouts after 6:45 p.m.)
Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no checkouts after 2:45 p.m.)
Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED
Students may come to the Library to access desktop computers and wireless Internet; work in individual study spaces (no group study rooms or spaces); borrow books from the circulating and reserve collections; scan, copy, and print documents; consult with and ask questions of reference librarians; and check out technology (e.g., Chromebooks, hotspots, and calculators).
As of Spring 2022, all students must pre-screen daily and obtain a campus pass before accessing indoor campus facilities, including the Library. For information and instructions, click here to visit our guide for RHC Pre-Screening. All visitors are required to wear a mask and adhere to CDC and LACDH guidelines when entering the library.

 

Chromebook and Hotspot Loans
Chromebooks and mobile hotspots are available for loan. Click here to reserve this and other equipment. Library staff will contact you when your equipment is ready to be picked up. Note: you MUST be a currently registered student or faculty/staff to check out a Chromebook and/or mobile hotspot. We are now accepting Summer 2022 technology requests.

 

Technology Returns
All electronic devices must be returned at the Library Circulation Desk when the Library is open. If you are unable to return electronic device(s) during open hours, call 562-908-3416 or send an email to make other arrangements.

 

Online Resources
Electronic resources remain accessible 24/7. For more information and access to other free resources, visit our online guide for Library Resources During COVID-19.

 

Research and Other Help from Librarians
Librarians will be available for assistance at the Reference Desk during open library hours. Librarians will also be available to answer your questions remotely from Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. To contact a librarian during these hours, text your question to 562-418-5253, connect to the Library Zoom Room, or click here to start chatting with a librarian. (Live camera is not required to participate in Zoom call.)

 

Due Dates Suspended
For students enrolled for Spring 2022, all currently checked out materials (including Chromebooks and mobile hotspots) will be automatically renewed through May 27, 2022. Previous overdue charges are suspended until further notice. If you have a library hold on your registration or transcripts, please call the Circulation Desk at 562-908-3416.


Hours and services are subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Updated May 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

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Learning Resource Center, 2nd floor
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Text-a-Librarian: 562-418-5253
Circulation Desk: 562-908-3416
Reference Desk: 562-908-3484
Library Zoom Room: Connect to Room
(Live camera is not required to participate in Zoom call.)
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Spring 2022 Hours

Click here for Holiday Library Closures

Circulation Desk/physical Library hours
Monday to Thursday: 7 AM to 7 PM (no checkouts after 6:45 PM)
Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM (no checkouts after 2:45 PM)
Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED

Remote chat/text/Zoom hours
Monday to Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM
Saturday to Sunday: NO REMOTE SERVICES

Summer 2022 Hours

Circulation Desk/physical Library hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM (no checkouts after 3:45 PM)
Friday to Sunday: CLOSED

Remote chat/text/Zoom hours
June 6-16 & August 1-11
Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Friday to Sunday: NO REMOTE SERVICES
June 20-July 28
Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Friday to Sunday: NO REMOTE SERVICES


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