Library Learning Resource Center

Contact the Circulation Desk:

• Phone: (805) 678-5819
• Email: occirculation@vcccd.edu

Circulation Desk Staff:  

• Gilbert Downs, Learning Resources Supervisor: gdowns@vcccd.edu
• Ray Acosta, Library Technician: racosta@vcccd.edu
• Vanessa Arroyo, Library Assistant: vanessa_lopezhernan1@vcccd.edu
• Vivian Xu, Instructional Lab Tech II: vivian_xu1@vcccd.edu

Contact the Research & Instruction Desk:

• Phone: (805) 678-5149
• Email: ocreference@vcccd.edu
• LibChat: Chat with a librarian online during our open hours using LibChat.
• Appointments: You can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with research.
• LibGuide: For a self-service guide to accessing our online resources, please use our Off-Campus Library Access LibGuide.

Research & Instruction Librarians:

• Robbie Hoile, Associate Librarian:
  • Phone: (805) 678-5818
  • Email: rhoile@vcccd.edu
• Jennifer Baptiste, Adjunct Librarian: jbaptiste@vcccd.edu
• Lauren Lasko, Adjunct Librarian: llasko@vcccd.edu
• Bryan Thompson, Adjunct Librarian: bthompson@vcccd.edu

Tutoring is available in the OC Tutoring Center on the first floor of the Library Learning Resource Center.

Contact the Tutoring Center:

• Website: OC Tutoring Center
• Phone: (805) 678-5210
• Email: octutoring@vcccd.edu

Tutoring Center Staff:  

• Gilbert Downs, Learning Resources Supervisor: gdowns@vcccd.edu
• Rosa Magana, Instructional Lab Tech I: rosa_magana4@vcccd.edu
• Diana Sarceno, Tutorial Services Specialist II: dsarceno@vcccd.edu
• Vivian Xu, Instructional Lab Tech II: vivian_xu1@vcccd.edu

Test Proctoring is available in the OC Test Proctoring Center on the first floor of the Library Learning Resource Center.

Contact the Proctoring Center:

• Website: OC Test Proctoring Center

Proctoring Center Staff:  

• Gilbert Downs, Learning Resources Supervisor: gdowns@vcccd.edu
• Eduardo Carrillo, Proctor: eduardoalberto_carr1@vcccd.edu
• Nancy Contreras, Proctor: nancy_contreras5@vcccd.edu

Hotspots

• Semester Wi-Fi Hotspot - Free (Available to Eligible Students)

Tablets

• Semester iPad - Free

Laptops

• 2-Hour Laptop - Free
• Semester Laptop - Free (Available to Eligible Students)

Audio

• Music Production Kit - Free
• 2-Hour Headphones - Free

Tech Accessories

• 2-Hour Phone Charger - Free

Calculators

• Graphing Calculators
  • Semester TI-84 - $10
  • 2-Hour TI-84 - Free
• Scientific Calculators
  • Semester TI-30X - Free
  • 2-Hour TI-30X - Free

Library laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots are currently available to eligible students in the following populations:

• PELL Grant recipients
• Promise Grant (CCPG) recipients
• Dream Act (DACA) students
• Rising Scholars
• Foster Youth & NextUp participants
• EAC (Educational Assistance Center) students
• Veteran students