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The library will be launching a new catalog on Thursday, November 20. From November 15 - 19, our current system for will be unavailable while we transition to the new system. Library services will remain available, but we do recommend holding on to any library items you need to return until after Thanksgiving break. Eagle Library Search and A-Z Databases will remain available. Please call one of our libraries if you have any questions.

How Do I ...

Use ELS to search over 100 databases, the HCC Library Catalog, and many other sources all from a single search.

Step 1: Type your search terms.

type your search terms

Step 2: Select your search field.

select your search field

Step 3: Click "Search".

click search

Step 4: Review your results..

review your results

Not the right results? You can

Modify your search

modify your search

Change your Limiters.

change your limiters

Scroll down to select certain Source Types

select a source type

Scroll further down to narrow your search by Database

select a database

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