HAIS @ HCC Central Library: Home

Circulation Desk:

• As soon as you enter the library, you will see this desk to the right.
• This is where you check out physical items like books, DVDs, laptops, hotspots, chargers, games, and more.
• Search the library catalog to locate items. In most cases, if HCC Central Campus Library does not have the item you're looking for but another HCC campus library does, click the "Request" button to have the item sent to Central (or to the HCC library closest to your home).
• Most items can be checked out for 3 weeks. Exceptions include:
  • Games (library use only, located in front of Circulation Desk)
  • DVDs (two-week checkout, located next to Reference Desk)
  • Library of Things (checkout time varies, request from Circulation Desk)
  • Reference books (library use only, located next to Circulation Desk)
  • Books on "Reserve" (library use only, request from Circulation Desk)
  • Books on "SGA Reserve" (semester checkout, request from Circulation Desk)
  • Laptops/hotspots (semester checkout, request from Circulation Desk)

Reference Desk:

• As soon as you enter the library, you will see this desk to the left.
• This is where the librarian on duty is waiting to assist you.
• Don't be shy, helping students is our #1 job!
• Get help with research, citing sources, finding books, using technology, and more.

Book Stacks:

• Books with call numbers A-L are located on the first floor.
• Books with call numbers M-Z are located on the second floor.
• Reference books (library use only) are located next to the Circulation Desk.
• Reserves and SGA Reserves can be requested from the Circulation Desk.

Study Spots:

• Study rooms no longer have to be checked out at the circulation desk and are available on a first come, first served basis. Food is NOT allowed. Rooms should be occupied no longer than 2 hours. There are a total of 8 study rooms, 4 on the first floor and 4 on the second floor.
• Study tables/desks are scattered throughout the library and are available on a first come, first served basis.
• Be sure to maintain a quiet space and observe social distancing.

Computers:

• Students may use computers located in front of the reference desk or in the computer lab on the first floor. Login with your student username and password.
• To print/copy/scan:
  • Log onto a library computer with your student username and password.
  • Add funds to your Eagle Print account by visiting https://eagleprint.hccs.edu/ (credit card) or through the Pay Stations (cash) located in the copy room/computer lab.
  • Submit your print job, and be sure to indicate Black & White ($0.10/page) or Color ($0.25/page).
    • You will proceed through several screens (Print Icon > Windows Print Dialog Box > Eagle Print Job Notification Box)
  • Log onto the copier located in the copy room/computer lab with your with your student username and password.
  • Tap "Print Release" to show a list of documents you've sent to the printer, and follow prompts to complete printing.
  • Tap "Make a Copy" or "Scan" on the copier to complete those actions.

• Use library resources
• Clean up after yourself
• No food or drink allowed
• Maintain a quiet space
• Observe social distancing
• Ask for help