Information for Students: Home

Current HCCC students have full access to our library's online resources, both on-campus and off-campus. HCCC credentials are required for off-campus access.

Here are some quick links for searching information:

• Library Catalog: find books, ebooks, DVDs, streaming videos, and technical items.
• eBooks Collection: a list of library databases for electronic books.
• Journal Finder: find a particular journal, magazine or newspaper.
• Streaming Videos: a list of library databases for streaming videos.
• Databases A-Z: a complete list of library subscribed databases, organized alphabetically.
• Research Guides: librarian curated resource guides for a subject, topic or course.
• Google Scholar: searches across a wide range of scholarly literature, including articles, books, theses, conference papers, and technical reports. To access full text available through HCCC Library, click “Full-Text @ HCCC Library” in the result page.

If you have any questions, please contact our librarians. We are happy to help!

• Online Chat: Click  
• Email: librarian@hccc.edu
• Submit a Question Online
• Schedule an Online Research Consultation

Beginning July 6, 2021, reserve books are available to check out for in Library use only.

Librarians are working to collect textbook information and find ebook access for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our librarians via email librarian@hccc.edu or online chat. We are happy to help!

• Library E-Reserves
• HCCC Bookstore

Current HCCC students may:

• borrow one Reserve book for 2 hours, in-library use only.
• renew once for 2 hours, if no outstanding holds or recalls on the material.
• make scans of the material in a limited amount.
• keep track of the borrowings via your Koha account.

Location: 

• Gabert Library- Reserves Desk on the 1st floor of Gabert Library;  
• North Hudson Library - Library Service Desk on the 3rd floor.

Check Inventory:

• Check online for the Course Reserves list.
• Call Gabert Library at (201) 360-4369 or North Hudson Library at (201) 360-4605.

Note:

• A current HCCC photo I.D. card with the current semester sticker or the current schedule must be presented.
• Reserves items are not available for circulation.
• Reserves items are due 15 minutes before the library closes.

For more information, please visit our Borrow/Renew/Return page.

HCCC Libraries now reopen to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Starting August 12, 2020, our libraries begin offering curbside pickup of books and DVDs.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, materials can be renewed multiple times with no penalties.  However, if you are able please return the library loans to the libraries if you no longer need them. Thank you!

Current HCCC students may:

• borrow books (8 items maximum) for 4 weeks.
• borrow CDs, DVDs (2 DVDs maximum) for 14 days.
• renew loans once for 28 days, if no outstanding holds or recalls on the material.
• keep track of the borrowings via Koha account.

Please note:

• A current HCCC photo I.D. card with the current semester sticker or the current schedule must be presented.
• Reserves materials or periodicals are not available for circulation.
• All materials must be returned by the end of the semester.

For more information, please visit our Borrow/Renew/Return page.

Loan periods of all checked-out items have been extended to September 30, 2020. Please return the library loans to the libraries if you no longer need them. Thank you!

A current HCCC student may:

• borrow 1 laptop computer or iPad (1 maximum)  for 2 hours, in-library use only.
• For the HCCC Chromebook, please fill out the Coronavirus Concern Form instead. See also our Chromebook guide.
• borrow 1 DVD player or webcam (1 maximum) for 4 hours, in-library use only.
• borrow 1 audio headset or calculator (1 maximum) for 14 days.
• renew loans once, if no outstanding holds or recalls on the material.
• keep track of the borrowings via Koha account.

Please note:

• A current HCCC photo I.D. card with the current semester sticker or the current schedule must be presented.
• Reserve items are not available for circulation. In-library use only.
• All materials must be returned by the end of the semester.

For more information, please visit our Borrow/Renew/Return page.

Research Guides

Our librarians have created resource guides on a variety of subjects to assist you in finding valid sources.

To start your research, select a Research Guide from the list and explore the resources recommended by librarians.

Library Video Tutorials

• Library Databases
• Research Help
• Citation Help
• Explaining Citations
• Peer Review
• Digital Access to Newspapers

Find more from our library YouTube channel.

Scans of E-Reserves will remain available until Fall 2021

• Library E-Reserves
• HCCC Bookstore

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our librarians via email librarian@hccc.edu or online chat. We are happy to help!

Students are welcome to reach out and set up a 1-1 meeting with a librarian for assistance on research needs. Simply fill in the request form via the below link. 

• Schedule a Research Consultation

Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted via video conferencing. Library staff are available virtually during the following hours to help you with your research and reference needs:

• Library Hours

All onsite events will resume Fall 2021. Online programming is currently ongoing. Please see our events calendar below.

• Library Upcoming Online Events

Beginning July 6, 2021, all private group study rooms can only be checked out by a group of three people or more. One of the three must be:

• A current HCCC student and have an ID with the current semester sticker on it. 

The checkout time is 2 hours, with one time renewal (2 hours) allowed if no other group is waiting. No holding or scheduling. First come, first served.

The HCCC MakerSpace is a space for you to show your creative side, share interests and ideas with peers, and work on group projects with the provided devices and equipment.

The Makerspace is currently closed during Summer 2021.

Use of the 3D printers is by appointment. You can choose to:

• Send us your model by email and pick up a 3D object for free from our Gabert Library.
• Bring in your model and print on your own. Library staff members will be there to help with the equipment and provide basic technical support.

To make an appointment, please send an email to the tech team library@hccc.edu or make an appointment online. We'll get back to you soon.