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Closure Notice
The ARC Library building will be closed for three weeks beginning March 13, 2023.

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Library Closure Details
Due to recent flooding, the Library building will be closed for repairs for an expected three-week period beginning March 13, 2023.
You can still get support from the Library while the building is closed!
- Online Research Help
- 24/7 research help via chat
- One-on-one Zoom or phone Research Appointments
- Computer Lab and Printing
- The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- The LRC is closed from March 13 through 17, 2023 and on March 31, 2023.
- Business and Computer Science Lab in STEM 301 is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.
- Spring Break Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Physical Books are Still Available from other Los Rios Colleges
- Any borrowed books can be returned to the book drop in front of the Library.
- Unfortunately ARC Library Reserves and general collection will not be available during the closure.
Contact Us
Research Help Desk:
(916) 484-8458
Circulation Desk:
(916) 484-8455 for questions about your library account, status of a request, overdue fines, etc.
Hours
For building and Service Window hours see:
Location
American River College Library
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841-4217
FAQ
Find answers to ARC library questions, such as:
- When is my library book due and how do I return my Chromebook or library materials while the library is closed?
- When and where can I pick up library materials I've requested while the library is closed?
- How do I borrow books and other library materials?
- How do I request library materials if I'm an ARC student taking classes at the Natomas Outreach Center?
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