LibLine

Books? Yes, We Have Them!

2016-04-14T11:33:00.002-05:00

First, use the HCC library catalog or Encore: Discovery to find out where books on your topic are located. Our enhanced online catalog gives you more information than ever - you may see Tables of Contents and book Summaries or even be linked to the Google Books copy to preview the book online! If the book is available (the status column will say "check shelf" if this is the case), then you may either pick up the book at the campus library where it is kept or request to have it sent to the campus library closest to you. Before going to pick the book up, you may want to call ahead just to make sure it's actually there, since things do occasionally go missing.

Other things you might need to know:

You may have up to 10 items checked out at one time.
The loan period is two weeks.
If you need more time, you may use the renew feature on the library homepage.
Normally it will take 2-3 days for a book to be delivered from one campus to another.

Need a hand? Ask a librarian for help.

Read any good books lately? Leave a note in the comment section if you've found any of our books particularly useful for a certain class, or if you'd just like to recommend a favorite read!

Need Help? Ask a Librarian!

2016-04-13T11:02:00.000-05:00

HCC librarians are proud to announce that we have expanded our Ask a Librarian service to give you more ways to reach us. You can ask us questions via:

Live Chat
Email
Phone/Text (text us at (713) 568-9582)

So, if you need to chat with a librarian online, we're usually here for you Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm and Fridays from 12noon-2pm, so drop in and chat with us!

What kind of things can a librarian help you with? Here are just a few:

finding sources of information for a paper or presentation
citing your sources properly so that you don't plagiarize accidentally
finding excellent articles by using the HCC Library databases from home
much, much, more!

Ever use the Ask a Librarian service? Leave a comment and let us know what you think if you have used it, or why you don't if you don't!

What and Where are Reserves??

2016-04-13T10:58:00.002-05:00

Reserves (or course reserves) are textbooks, articles, videos, DVDs and other materials that instructors place at the circulation desk in the library to ensure that every student in the class has a chance to use them. Usually materials on reserve may be borrowed for 2 hours.

You can search HCC's online library catalog for reserves by course number or by the instructor's name by going to the homepage at http://library.hccs.edu/
and choosing "Course Reserves" below the search box in the middle of the page as shown below -

If you don't find the reserve materials you are looking for, AskALibrarian!

Special Event!

2016-02-16T11:45:00.003-06:00

Your Key to the HCC Libraries!

2016-02-04T16:08:00.001-06:00

In order to access some HCC library resources you need a HCC Library barcode number. This number is required for:

off-campus access to electronic books (ebooks)
off-campus access to our subscription databases of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
renewing your books from our online catalog
requesting books from any HCC library from the library online catalog

If you are an enrolled HCC student, you already have a library barcode number assigned to you. The number is located on your HCC photo ID card and is listed in your online student account, under the "Demographic Data" link. Check this page for all the details! You can also stop by your HCC library for more information or contact us at AskALibrarian.

If you need to check out books or other items from the HCC libraries, you will need an HCC photo ID card. These are made at various campuses, generally at the campus welcome center or security office. Just check with the HCC location nearest you for details. If you already have a photo ID or a gray library card, these barcode numbers may still be valid for remote access, but a photo ID is required for item check-out .

Library Event!

2016-01-29T10:43:00.001-06:00

Library Event!

2016-01-28T11:47:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Spring at HCC!

2016-01-22T10:23:00.001-06:00

Welcome back LibLine readers!

Here at the HCC libraries, we're excited about the upcoming semester! We'll be bringing you lots of info here at LibLine to help you find the best information possible to help you succeed in all your classes this semester.

We'll cover :

How to get your library questions answered
Getting your library barcode number (easier than ever!)
Finding books and articles to help you with your research
How to cite those sources

And more!

Stay tuned - and thanks for reading!

Have something in particular you'd like to see us cover this semester? Leave a note in the comments section below, and we'll make sure to cover it!

HCC Students and Faculty! Take the Library Survey!

2015-11-06T08:32:00.002-06:00

HCC Libraries need your input. We are trying to better meet your needs and wants. Please take 10 to 12 minutes of your day to help us by taking the survey linked below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hcclibraries2015

Your honest input is very important to us and we want to hear it all – strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Thank you in advance for your participation. By taking this survey, you will provide HCC Libraries with invaluable information that we can use to improve our facilities, services, resources, and staffing.

Don't Plagiarize! Learn to Use and Cite Your Sources Correctly!

2015-11-03T09:47:00.000-06:00

As the semester moves on, a lot of you are asking about citing your sources to make sure you don't plagiarize accidentally. Here's a little more on the topic.

Plagiarism involves the use of someone else's words as if they were your own - accidentally or intentionally. HCC considers plagiarism to be a form of scholastic dishonesty, and "possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of '0' or 'F' on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System."

To avoid plagiarism you must document direct quotations, paraphrases (when you rephrase someone else's writing), and original ideas that are not your own. This is called "citing" your sources. In order to cite your sources properly, you'll need to know which citation style your instructor requires (for example: ALA, MLA, or Chicago).

The two types of citations that you'll deal with most often will be in-text and bibliographic citations. In-text citations are brief, and occur within the text of your research paper. Bibliographic citations offer more details, and come in the form of a list at the end of your paper (this would be your bibliography, "works cited," or "references" page).

For examples showing how to prepare in-text and bibliographic citations for many types of sources in several different styles, visit this page on the library website.

For more explanation and examples, visit OWL, Purdue University's "Online Writing Lab" or take a look at this great tutorial created by Acadia University.

Are you required to create an annotated bibliography? Have a look at these tips, also from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.

Need help learning how to format your research papers? This LibGuide from HCC librarian Daphene Keys may help.

Access Thousands of Ebooks!

2015-10-12T11:33:00.000-05:00

Well, yes, of course we have books, but did you know that we also have thousands of Ebooks, too?! Ebooks are books that have been converted to digital format so you can access them online, 24 hours a day!

As an HCC student, you have access to over 150,000 ebooks (with more being added on a regular basis). You may have come across an ebook while searching the HCC library catalog. In the catalog, the titles of ebooks are followed by the designation "electronic resource" and the detailed description offers a link allowing you to "access this book via EbscoHost" or something similar. You may follow those links that you find in the catalog to ebooks, or you could go directly to our Ebook page in order to search for many of our ebooks. If you're off campus, you'll need to log in.

Having trouble? Ask a librarian for help.

Finding Articles From Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers

2015-10-05T13:27:00.001-05:00

Google and Yahoo are convenient, but they won't give you access to as many high-quality newspaper, journal, and magazine articles as the HCC library databases will. Look up complete electronic versions of articles from the Houston Chronicle, New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, and thousands of other publications that you would normally have to subscribe to in order to read! Often times you'll be able to view both current articles and articles dating back several years.

Though not all articles from HCC library databases are available in full text (complete electronic versions), many are. You may browse a complete list of HCC databases, or view databases organized by subject.

Remember: many of these databases require you to log in for off campus use. If you are having trouble with that, see these instructions or ask a librarian for help!

Upcoming Library Event - Felix Fraga Campus - October 21

2015-09-22T10:19:00.001-05:00

Gulf Coast Reads – The Promise & Engineering

Take part in an adventure that identifies intersections of fact and fiction. HCC Librarian, Daisy Ngo will introduce this year’s Gulf Coast Reads book “The Promise” which depicts a fictional story set in Galveston during the 1900s. In the Gulf, a storm is brewing and the lives of our protagonists are forever changed as a category 4 hurricane barrels through the island on the eve of September the 8th. In the story we hear fond memories of an engineer, his drafting table, and bridges that connect great distances. We also have memorable scenes of Galveston homes on raised foundations and a rumor of homes with electricity. Ultimately the island would see devastation that would require a great deal of effort on the behalf of its citizens, government, global aid, and engineers to rebuild. 115 years later we have a new crop of engineers, tools ,resources, and a different perspective of the place we know as Galveston.

Join us in learning more about engineering marvels such as the seawall and hear from members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. SHPE volunteers have generously donated their time to share their knowledge of various branches of engineering and what their experience in industry is like today. This program is open to all who wish to attend.

Location: 3rd Floor - Multipurpose Room - Felix Fraga Campus, 301 North Drennan, Houston, TX 77003
Date: October 21, 2015
Time: 6PM - 7PM

For more information, call Felix Fraga Campus Librarian Daisy Ngo at 713.718.6960.
We hope to see you there!

Books? Yes, We Have Them!

2015-09-22T10:03:00.000-05:00

You may have up to 10 items checked out at one time.
The loan period is two weeks.
If you need more time, you may use the renew feature on the library homepage.
Normally it will take 2-3 days for a book to be delivered from one campus to another.

Need Help? Ask A Librarian!

2015-09-08T13:49:00.000-05:00

HCC librarians are proud to announce that we have expanded our Ask a Librarian service to give you more ways to reach us. You can ask us questions via:

Live Chat
Email
Phone/Text (text us at (713) 568-9582)

So, if you need to chat with a librarian online, we're usually here for you Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm and Fridays from 12noon-2pm, so drop in and chat with us!

What kind of things can a librarian help you with? Here are just a few:

finding sources of information for a paper or presentation
citing your sources properly so that you don't plagiarize accidentally
finding excellent articles by using the HCC Library databases from home
much, much, more!

Ever use the Ask a Librarian service? Leave a comment and let us know what you think if you have used it, or why you don't if you don't!

If we are off-line, you can always search of helpful FAQs at http://hccs.libanswers.com/

What and Where are Reserves?

2015-09-03T10:23:00.000-05:00

If you don't find the reserve materials you are looking for, AskALibrarian!

Your Key to the HCC Libraries!

2015-08-31T09:52:00.000-05:00

In order to access some HCC library resources you need a HCC Library barcode number. This number is required for:

off-campus access to electronic books (ebooks)
off-campus access to our subscription databases of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
renewing your books from our online catalog
requesting books from any HCC library from the library online catalog

Welcome to the Fall Semester at HCC!

2015-08-24T14:34:00.000-05:00

We'll cover :

How to get your library questions answered (Hint- AskALibrarian!)
Getting your library barcode number (easier than ever!)
Finding books and articles to help you with your research
How to cite those sources

And more! Stay tuned - and thanks for reading!

Have anything in particular you'd like to see us cover this semester? Leave a note in the comments section below, and and we'll make sure to cover it!

Books? Yes, We Have Them!

2015-07-15T10:08:00.000-05:00

When was the last time you read a book?! Even though we have access to more and more information on the Web or through our databases, there are times when nothing beats the convenience and thorough coverage that a book offers. More on how to find the right ones for your projects and papers (or just good, fun reading!) below.

First, use the HCC library catalog to find out where books on your topic are located. Our enhanced online catalog gives you more information than ever - you may see Tables of Contents and book Summaries or even be linked to the Google Books copy to preview the book online! If the book is available (the status column will say "check shelf" if this is the case), then you may either pick up the book at the campus library where it is kept or request to have it sent to the campus library closest to you. Before going to pick the book up, you may want to call ahead just to make sure it's actually there, since things do occasionally go missing.

Other things you might need to know:

You may have up to 10 items checked out at one time.
The loan period is two weeks.
If you need more time, you may use the renew feature on the library homepage.
Normally it will take 2-3 days for a book to be delivered from one campus to another.

Need Help? Ask a Librarian!

2015-06-26T09:57:00.002-05:00

HCC librarians are proud to announce that we have expanded our Ask a Librarian service to give you more ways to reach us. You can ask us questions via:

Live Chat
Email
Phone/Text (text us at (713) 568-9582)

finding sources of information for a paper or presentation
citing your sources properly so that you don't plagiarize accidentally
finding excellent articles by using the HCC Library databases from home
much, much, more!

Ever use the Ask a Librarian service? Leave a comment and let us know what you think if you have used it, or why you don't if you don't!

What and Where are Reserves?

2015-06-26T09:55:00.000-05:00

Reserves (or course reserves) are textbooks, articles, videos, DVDs and other materials that instructors place at the circulation desk in the library to ensure that every student in the class has a chance to use them. Usually materials on reserve may be borrowed for 2 hours.

You can search HCC's online library catalog for reserves by course number or by the instructor's name by going to the homepage at http://library.hccs.edu/
and choosing "Reserves" above the search box in the middle of the page as shown below -

There are also electronic reserves (or e-reserves). These are materials that are accessed online with your HCC library barcode number through the library's catalog. Your instructor should tell you which type of reserves he or she is using. If you don't find the reserve materials you are looking for, AskALibrarian!

Your Key to the HCC Libraries

2015-06-12T09:01:00.000-05:00

In order to access HCC library resources you need a HCC Library barcode number. This number is required for:

off-campus access to electronic books (ebooks)
off-campus access to our subscription databases of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
renewing your books from our online catalog
requesting books from any HCC library from the library online catalog

Welcome to Summer at HCC!

2015-06-08T15:38:00.001-05:00

How to get your library questions answered
Getting your library barcode number (easier than ever!)
Finding books and articles to help you with your research
How to cite those sources

And more!

Stay tuned - and thanks for reading!

Have anything in particular you'd like to see us cover this semester? Leave a note in the comments section below, and and we'll make sure to cover it!

Don't Plagiarize! Learn to Use and Cite Your Sources Correctly!

2015-04-27T11:02:00.000-05:00

As the semester moves on, a lot of you are asking about citing your sources to make sure you don't plagiarize accidentally. Here's a little more on the topic.

To avoid plagiarism you must document direct quotations, paraphrases (when you rephrase someone else's writing), and original ideas that are not your own. This is called "citing" your sources. In order to cite your sources properly, you'll need to know which citation style your instructor requires (for example: ALA, MLA, or Chicago).

The two types of citations that you'll deal with most often will be in-text and bibliographic citations. In-text citations are brief, and occur within the text of your research paper. Bibliographic citations offer more details, and come in the form of a list at the end of your paper (this would be your bibliography, "works cited," or "references" page).

For examples showing how to prepare in-text and bibliographic citations for many types of sources in several different styles, visit this website.

For more explanation and examples, visit OWL, Purdue University's "Online Writing Lab" or take a look at this great tutorial created by Acadia University.

Are you required to create an annotated bibliography? Have a look at these tips, also from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.

Need help learning how to format your research papers? This LibGuide from HCC librarian Daphene Keys may help.

Access Thousands of Ebooks!

2015-04-13T09:54:00.005-05:00