Located on the first floor of the César E. Chávez Library, the Learning Resource Center provides equitable access to academic support services, experiential learning spaces, and technology resources that strengthen and sustain student success.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) houses four academic support services: Reading and Writing Center (RWC), Tutoring Center (TC), ESL Lab, and the Open Computer Lab (OCL), where students can work independently or request one-to-one tutoring in a wide variety of academic subject areas.
The LRC's tutoring centers are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). The CRLA is an international authority that certifies organizations and individual tutors who meet its professional training and review standards.
LRC provides all services at zero cost for any student taking at least one course within our district. Visit the LRC for the following services:
Certified Tutoring Support
The LRC provides one-to-one in-person drop-in or by-appointment tutoring sessions, up to 60 minutes per session, with certified peer tutors and subject-area instructors.
24/7 Online Tutoring
Access 24/7 tutoring through the online service NetTutor. Students can access NetTutor directly through Canvas or acquire access by emailing Chunhua Wang (Chunhua.Wang@sjcc.edu). LRC staff are on hand to assist students with NetTutor use.
English-as-a-Second-Language Support
The ESL Lab* offers free individual
tutoring with ESL instructors and peer tutors, group
workshops led by ESL instructors,
tech help offered by student assistants, online software for language skills development, and other resources to support English language learners taking any class at SJCC. The ESL Lab is staffed by ESL faculty, peer tutors, and student assistants.
*ESL Lab: English as a Second Language Lab
To learn more about the services offered by the ESL Lab, please visit our
ESLStation website.
Computer Stations/Labs and Printing
The LRC is one of the largest accessible/adaptive computer labs on campus; it operates more than 100 individual computers stations and full printing and copying services via the GOPRINT system.
Common Computer Applications
Do you need help with Canvas or MyWeb? Want tips on how to use Excel or MS Word? Just drop by the LRC's Information Desk to get the help you need.
Accessible Services
Ask about accessibility services. The LRC supports students with accessible workstations. Additionally, the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Program operates the SAS Lab in the LRC. The SAS Lab provides specialized software and adaptive technologies. The Lab supports scheduled classes and offers open hours.
