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Hours

Santa Maria Campus Library

Circulation: (805) 922-6966 ext.3683
circulation@hancockcollege.edu
Reference: (805) 922-6966 ext.3322 

Spring Library Hours:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturdays-Sundays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m

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Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturdays-Sundays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Lompoc Valley Center Library

Circulation: (805) 735-3366 ext.5224 circulation@hancockcollege.edu
Reference: (805) 735-3366 ext.5322

Spring Library Hours:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
 

Do you want to become a better researcher? Join the adventure this spring and enroll in LBRY 170: Research Methods or LBRY 180: Advanced Research. LBRY 170 is a two-unit, online course. LBRY 180 is a three-unit, online course. There will be mutiple sections of these courses, with some sections offered as a 17-week course and others offered as an 8-week course. Please check the current course catalog for options. Questions? Chat or email us! 

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Hours and Location

Come visit us at our Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center. Find our hours and information here.

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FAQs

Have a question about the library? Explore our guidelines and FAQ's. 

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Research

Need a database article? Miss a workshop? We have a wealth of resources to help you discover the best research for your project.

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Events and News

Find all of the library events and news here, including our current calendar of orientations. 

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Borrow

Need to borrow, renew, or return an item? Locate the item you need and how to borrow it here. 

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Technology

Find out more about technology, including laptops and hotspots, we have for you at the library.  

 

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Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366 ext. 5200
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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