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The Library is open online!

The Lane Community College Library is still open and ready to help you find what you need to succeed! We have an enormous collection of ebooks, streaming videos, articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers, and articles from high-quality encyclopedias and dictionaries--everything you need to conduct high-level research. Need help using our online tools? Contact us via chat or email.

Get Help

Renewing Materials
Check your record to find due dates of your checked out item(s). If you have any questions or need assistance with renewals please email us at library@lanecc.edu.
Reserve Items
Textbooks and other reserve items are currently unavailable. The Titan Store, Lane's student bookstore, sometimes offers textbooks for rental instead of purchase. Contact your instructor for other possible options.
Research Help
You can chat with a reference librarian online. We offer chat service Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm.
If you know the librarian you wish to speak with, you can contact the librarian directly.
Other Questions
Email us at library@lanecc.edu

Online Resources

Most of the Library's resources and services can be accessed online:

Ebooks
Access our collection of 250,000 books available online.
Streaming Videos
Watch videos from your computer or other device. We have 40,000 titles.
Research Databases
Find articles from 86,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. We also have specialty databases on a wide variety of subjects.
Request articles from other libraries
Can't find the specific article you need? Ask a librarian, and we may be able to find it for you. Or use our interlibrary loan request form (for articles only, not books at this time).
Newspapers
Find articles from newspapers all over the world. Get the New York Times online for free!
Online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Locate general information on almost any subject. We have over 1300 online reference books.
Help Citing Sources
Resources that can help you write MLA and APA Bibliographies and Citations
LearningExpress
Tutorials and practice tests that can help you improve your skills: computer software, math, job searching, and more!
Renew Books and Videos Online
Log in using your L# and LCC passphrase in order to access your LCC Library account.

FAQ

Can I borrow items from other libraries using Summit?

We're sorry, but Summit borrowing has been suspended until further notice.

Can I place an interlibrary loan (ILL)?

We are only accepting requests for articles at this time. If you would like to submit a request for an article, please visit our interlibrary loan request form.