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 a Research Consultation

Reserve books are available to check out for in Library use only.

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

• Check library holdings of a textbook (search by course)
• 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.
• Reserve items can be borrowed for 2 hours, in-library use only.
• Reserve items are due 15 minutes before the library closes.

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

Starting August 12, 2020, our libraries begin offering Hold & Pickup of books and DVDs.

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.
• Reserve books can be borrowed for 2 hours, 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.

A current HCCC student may:

• borrow 1 laptop computer or iPad (1 maximum)  for up to 4 hours, in-library use only.
  • For the HCCC Chromebook, please fill out the Technology Request 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 can be borrowed for 2 hours, 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.

Our Libraries have Course Reserves collection that provides onsite access to textbooks and course-related materials for students. 

• Check library holdings of a textbook (search by course)
• Book & film suggestions
• HCCC Bookstore

More information is available on our Course Reserves page. 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. The meeting will be conducted in-person or via video conferencing.

• Schedule a Research Consultation

• Library Upcoming Events

For more information on library events, please contact Tim Moore (tdmoore@hccc.edu).

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.

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.