Welcome to the Learning Resource Center—the digital and physical gateway for all your research needs at Luna Community College. Whether you are drafting a research paper for a composition class, tracking down data for a science project, or brushing up on technical manuals for a vocational course, the LRC provides direct access to high-quality academic tools.

This hub is designed to connect you instantly with leading research databases, electronic catalogs, and curated multimedia collections. Explore the primary research pathways below to discover books, peer-reviewed journal articles, reference materials, and video collections.

 

Find Books & Reference Collections

Looking for physical textbooks, ebooks, or global literary archives? Use these links to browse our library catalog and partner research networks:

  • LRC Card Catalog — Search the physical collection of books, media, and local reference items held right here at the LCC Library.
  • WorldCat Library Catalog — Dive into an extensive, interconnected catalog listing books and research materials from thousands of libraries around the world.
  • Meet Libby App — Connect with popular ebooks and audiobooks seamlessly on your personal smartphone or tablet.

 

Find Scholarly Articles & Research Journals

Need peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, or news archives? Utilize our digital databases to find credible citations.

Access Note: Online databases may require unique student login IDs and passwords for remote access. Please contact the LRC staff at (505) 454-5333 or email lrc@luna.edu to receive your student credentials.

  • EBSCO — Access the latest curated, peer-reviewed research and evidence-based resources.
  • ProQuest — Contains summaries of articles from over 8000 publications and many in full text in subjects like arts, business, law, and many more.
  • Academic Search Premier — Browse rich summaries and full-text articles spanning over 8,000 publications across business, science, law, history, and the arts.
  • Gale Cengage Learning — Access specialized collections including the InfoTrac Professional Collection, Expanded Academic ASAP, Informe (recursos en español), and youth educational editions.
  • El Portal New Mexico — Use New Mexico's comprehensive state digital library portal for free access to premium news publications, homework help, and historic state archives.
  • Mitchell1 ProDemand — Get direct access to the world's most complete automotive service, diagnostic repair, and estimating database (perfect for our Career Technical students!).
  • Credo Reference Database — Access full-text, digital copies of published print reference materials, encyclopedias, and non-fiction sources.

 

Find Academic Videos & Media

  • Academic Video Online — Stream thousands of educational documentaries, instructional videos, historical newsreels, and specialized field lectures directly on your device.

Quick External Links

  • New Mexico State Library — The New Mexico State Library provides services that support public libraries as well as delivers direct library services.
  • Library of Congress — Use the largest library in the world online.
  • Reforma — The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking.
  • El Portal — New Mexico's doorway to a world of information.

Need a Research Assistant? If you need help structuring your search query, selecting the right database, or tracking down an elusive citation, don't guess! Leave a voicemail with your name and student "A" number at (505) 454-5333, or drop an email to lrc@luna.edu. We monitor messages throughout the day and are ready to help you succeed!