The WCC Library was known as a Learning Resources Center (LRC) in its infancy during the 1970's and up until 1996. Known for its non-traditional approach to library service, the LRC provided delivery of learning materials and instructional equipment to the various college class locations around Whatcom County. Initially lacking a formal, organized collection, it encouraged faculty and students to utilize other existing libraries in the county.

Over the years, funding was allocated annually to support creating a more traditional library and to provide direct library services to faculty and students on campus. As the college grew, the LRC expanded as well. The LRC moved a half dozen times until 1996, when it assumed a new name as the WCC Library, and in 1997 moved to its current location in the Heiner Center. Over the last 33 years, the collection has grown to over 33,700 volumes. In keeping with the original spirit of the LRC, the WCC Library proudly continues to obtain and deliver the best information available to faculty and students in traditional and non-traditional ways.

The library is a member of the Orca Consortium, a group of Washingon state community college libraries. Members all use the Voyager integrated library software system for functions such as our online public access catalog.

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