The Rio Hondo College Library is the research center of the College. Occupying the second floor of the Learning Resource Center, the Library offers a full range of books, periodicals, online databases, electronic books, recordings, and audiovisual materials in support of the college curriculum as well as for general enrichment. Computer workstations, ADA-compliant computers, wireless access, in-house laptops, and a self-service copy/print center are also available.

Library Mission Statement

The Rio Hondo College Library supports the goals and objectives of the College by providing instruction and services that introduce students to the depth and breadth of information sources available to them in an academic library, encourage the development of critical thinking about information and its use, and highlight the “lifelong learning” aspect of the College mission statement.