Library Services during COVID-19

HCCC Libraries have moved online. All physical facilities are closed until further notice. 

We welcome you to utilize the many online services available, including chat, reference services, journals, ebooks, databases, streaming media. HCCC credentials are required for off-campus access. Library staff are available virtually during the following hours to help you with your research and reference needs:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-4:00pm

LIBRARY SERVICES:

• Library instruction: Request a library instruction session.
• Get new ebooks: Recommend an ebook purchase.
• On demand articles/book chapters: Request via Document Delivery.
• Research Guides: Librarian-curated resource guides for a subject, topic or course.

Please keep library loans with you until the libraries reopen. Loan periods of all checked-out items have been extended to May 18, 2020.

Library Materials Available Remotely:

• Library Catalog: find books, ebooks, DVDs 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.

• HCCC Bookstore (Follett) COVID-19 Info about textbook rentals​

• Free e-Textbook Access via HCCC Bookstore & RedShelf

Up to 7 free eBooks from participating publishers for each student. Free access runs through May 25th, 2020. Must create an account on Redshelf for access.

For Canvas-related inquires, contact the Center for Online Learning (COL) at

• Email: col@hccc.edu
• Call: 201-360-4038

Library staff are ready and available to help you with your research needs. 

هل تحتاج مساعدة

¿Necesita ayuda en español? Por favor, deje su nombre, correo electrónico y número de teléfono. El personal de la biblioteca se pondrá en contacto con Ud.

• Online Chat: Click  
• Email: librarian@hccc.edu
• Phone: English (201) 360-4360;  ESPAÑOL (201) 360-4721 (Monday-Friday 8am-3:30pm)
• Book an appointment with a librarian