February 8, 2010 – 9:52 am
Reserves (or course reserves) are textbooks, articles, videos, DVDs and other materials that instructors place at the circulation desk in the library to ensure that every student in the class has a chance to use them. Usually materials on reserve may be borrowed for 2 hours. You can search HCC’s online library catalog for reserves by course number or by the instructor’s name here. There are also electronic reserves (or e-reserves). These are materials that are accessed online with your HCC library barcode number through the library’s catalog. Your instructor should tell you which type of reserves he or she is using. If you don’t find the reserve materials you are looking for, AskALibrarian!
January 25, 2010 – 12:38 pm
In order to access HCC library resources you need a HCC Library barcode number. This number is
required for:
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off-campus access to electronic books (ebooks)
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off-campus access to our subscription databases of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
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renewing your books from our online catalog
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requesting books from any HCC library from the library online catalog
If you are an enrolled HCC student, you already have a library barcode number assigned to you. The number is located in your online student account, under the “Demographic” section link. Check this page for all the details! You can also stop by your HCC library for more information or contact us at AskALibrarian.
If you need to check out books or other items from the HCC libraries, you will need an HCC photo ID card. These are made at various campuses, generally at the campus welcome center or security office. Just check with the HCC location nearest you for details. If you already have a photo ID or a gray library card, these barcode numbers may still be valid for remote access, but a photo ID is required for item check-out .
December 14, 2009 – 11:25 am
Just a reminder to faculty, staff and students who would like to do research or work on assignments over the holidays:
HCC Libraries give 24/7 online access to scholarly journal articles, e-books, APA/MLA guidelines, and other reference sources. Before you leave for the break make sure you have a picture ID (with the barcode number on the back) or a temporary library card and your record is in good standing, with no overdue items. You may also find your barcode number by following the instructions here. Go the library’s web page and under “Services” click on “My Library Account.” Type in your name and library barcode number to view checked out items and due dates. For further assistance call any campus library now.
Also, CHAT REFERENCE will be available from 10 am until 4 pm, Dec 14-18 and Jan 4-15. Email reference will be offered Dec. 14 through Jan. 18 (except for Christmas Day). Send your message to aska.librarian@hccs.edu. Before you leave, you can visit any campus library and check out books to take with you. Also, from December 14th though the 31st you may visit the libraries at the campuses where mini-session classes are being held. For hours and locations check HCC Libraries home page at http://library.hccs.edu.
Happy holidays from your library staff!
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