Library Services
Library Services comprises not only the seven campus libraries but also several service locations at centers and sites at area high schools. Cypress Creek, Eastview, Northridge, Rio Grande, Riverside, and South Austin Campus libraries have larger general collections of printed reference and circulating books and periodicals than those at the Pinnacle campus. In addition to general academic materials, the Eastview campus library strongly supports the health sciences curriculum.
All electronic resources purchased by Library Services and linked from http://library.austincc.edu are available from any library or evening high school site. Media materials are housed both in the library and media center. The computer center has instructional and office software as well as the Internet. Services and printed resources vary at the evening high school sites.
All library materials are listed in the online catalog
Hours and Locations
Call the information number (223.3084) to hear a recording of library, media center, and computer center hours. A flier with this information is available at any library and is also listed on the library website.
Help
Librarians are faculty members who have professional expertise in helping students find and use information. They can show students how to use resources for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Librarians are familiar with class assignments and provide assistance with finding the required types of information by offering instruction in the print and electronic research process. Students can talk with a librarian at the Reference Desk, by phone, by live-person chat, via email, or instant messaging (screen name: acclibrarian).
Online Access
The online catalog, full-text periodical articles, electronic reference sources, electronic reserves, study guides, tutorials, and recommended websites, as well as the Internet are all available to current students from the library home page, whether using Library or personal computers on campus or remotely with their ACCeID. Call any library Reference Desk for assistance with remote access. From library workstations, students can also access Blackboard, email, and the Internet.
Materials
Library materials include online and print reference resources, circulating books, electronic books, online full-text databases of periodicals, online and print periodicals, back issues of periodicals on microfiche, local, state, and national newspapers, and a wide variety of videos, DVDs and CDs. All media and the equipment to use them are available for use in the libraries. “Reserves” are materials placed by instructors at the Circulation Desk for specific classes.
Thousands of periodicals and newspapers are available in print or online, with a large percentage of the articles available full-text for printing, downloading, or emailing. Consult a librarian for expert help. Some locations also allow checkout of print periodical back issues.
Saving, Printing, Emailing and Copying
Students may print from library workstations within advertised limits; however, students are encouraged to bring USB flash drives for downloading information. Many library resources also permit emailing the information. Campus libraries also have photocopiers.
Material from Other Libraries
Students may request delivery of library materials to their campus from other campuses by submitting an online request or seeking staff assistance. Library Services also issues TexShare cards that allow current ACC students to borrow from most Texas libraries.
Access, Use, and Check-out Procedures for Libraries, Media Centers, and Computer Centers
Students need a current ACC ID to check out or renew library materials or to use a media or computer center. Books are loaned for two weeks with two renewals possible. Loan periods for other materials vary and may include “room use only” restrictions.
Fees, Fines and Holds
Fees: Library Services Courtesy Borrower Card....................$25 per (for non-ACC persons) calendar year
Fines:
Fines are assessed at the following rates to encourage prompt return of overdue materials and equipment:
All items except reserves....................25 cents/day
Two-hour reserves ..............................$1 first hour; 25 cents/hour thereafter
Other reserves .....................................$1 first hour; $1 a day thereafter
Laptops ................................................ $10 per hour
Lost or damaged materials:
Cost of the item plus accrued fines plus processing of $10 for cataloged items and books on reserve; $5 for other items.
Holds:
Your student records will be placed on hold if you do not return materials within four weeks from the due date or if you owe $10 or more in fines. This hold must be cleared before you can check out more materials, register for classes, receive grades, or obtain transcripts.
