Access articles and electronic books from the Library's subscription databases from off-campus! When you click on a database, you will be prompted for your user name (your student ID) and PIN (the two-digit month and day of your birth in MMDD format).
Example for student with ID number 88-123-4567 born February 25th:
User name: 881234567
PIN: 0225
If you need help resetting your pin, please visit this page.
Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by The Library's databases allow access to information that is not freely available on the internet, and sources that have been vetted for credibility. In addition to academic journals,databases can include newspapers, magazines, trade journals and other sources. Check with your professor about any source requirements before you begin your research.
An all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy.
Scholarly resources include databases and primary sources, as well as learning resources and products for schools and libraries.
Below are some tips and reminders when you are searching in our databases:
Do you need more help? Visit any Librarian at the Reference Desk during our operating hours.
Chat with a librarian any time! Library Student Computer Support: http://www.wlac.edu/library/Online.aspx
Fall 2021 Library Hours
Monday: 9am-3pm
Tuesday: 9am-3pm, 5-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-3pm
Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-1pm
While West Los Angeles College Library is closed, learning online doesn't mean you have to study alone. Just invite fellow students and set a regular study time!
Create and use a free Zoom video conferencing account to meet with other students in a virtual study room (if you already have a LACCD Zoom account, you can skip this step).
1. Create a free Zoom account. (Free accounts provide unlimited 1-on-1 meetings and 40 minute meetings for groups.)
2. If you need help with setting up a Zoom account, visit: Getting Started with Zoom or Zoom Tutorials
While we can't replicate the nice, quiet study space you've used in the HLRC, here's an option for you to try: virtual study rooms.
To reserve a study room, visit our Appointments page:
https://wlac.libcal.com/appointments/virtualstudyrooms
Select the date and time you want to reserve, then click Continue.
