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What Can I Find in the Library Catalog?

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Links in the catalog take you directly to digital books, media, and journals. You don't have to login to use the catalog from off-campus, but you will have to use your HCC login for licensed resources.

Click on each category for examples and more information.

Books

•Books on paper
•eBooks
•Books on course reserve
•Paperbacks for leisure reading

Periodicals

•Scholarly journals in digital format
•Local newspapers in print
•Digital newspapers from around the world
•Magazines for leisure reading

Media

•DVDs for leisure and classroom use
•Streaming media for classroom and leisure viewing

Devices

•Chromebooks and netbooks for student checkout
•Projectors for classroom use
•CCTVs, ADA laptops, and other assistive devices
•Screens, laptops, and other devices for classroom use

Library of Things

•3d printers in many libraries
•Maker devices: sewing machines, Dremel and other tools, and much more
•Board and digital games
•Anatomy models, virtual reality glasses, and other scientific tech for classroom use

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