When the login page comes up, login with the same username and password you would use for MVConnect or Canvas. Once logged in, your browser will keep you logged in as long as the browser is open. You will be able to navigate through multiple library online resources during the same session.  To find out what your username and password is, contact the Help Desk. If you’re still having trouble, you... read more

Check out periods vary. See the Lending Policies page for details. ... read more

The library has many, but not all, course textbooks on reserve. Textbooks are usually available for 3-hour checkout. Textbook availability for a course varies by instructor and course section.  Search the library class reserves to see if we have your textbook. It is helpful to know your instructor's name as well as the title, author, and edition of your textbooks.    The MVCC bookstore’s online lo... read more

Most of the staff that you encounter in the library are not librarians. The helpful library staff and student aids provide check-out services and general help. They also shelve the materials, process new materials, and ensure the library is a pleasant place to visit. Librarians have a master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS). In academic libraries, most li... read more

See the Computers, Printing, and Copying page for information on available printing. Color printing is 50 cents a page or $1 a page for a two-sided page and b/w (black and white) is 10 cents a page or 15 cents for a two-sided page. We also have free public scanners. Ask for directions and help at the Information Desk. Notice: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs th... read more

Our Citing Sources Guide provides help and links to citation resources like the Purdue OWL. The guide focuses on help for APA and MLA styles.  Librarians are valuable resources for citation help in all styles. If you need help understanding a citation style or have trouble with a particularly tough citation, librarians can help at the Information Desk or on the Ask a Librarian page. ... read more

Study Rooms may be reserved by students online using our Study Room Reservation page. To get started, select a reservation duration, then select a study room, a date, and time. You will be asked for your name, phone number, email, and MVCC student username and password. For more information, including reservation requirements and limits, see the Library's Study Room Policy. If you need further inf... read more

TI-83, TI-84, TI-89 and some non-graphing calculators are available at the library circulation desk. Calculator check-out is either 3 hours or for a semester. Students should be enrolled in a Math Class to be eligible for calculator checkouts.  Basic calculators (TI-503) for students who are not allowed to bring graphing calculators to exams are availble for 3-hour checkout. For more information o... read more

Fines vary. See the Lending Policies page for details.  ... read more

The library doesn’t offer proctoring services, but you can have an exam proctored at the MVCC Testing Center. The Testing Center is located in Building G, Room 231 (Building G Map). See the Testing Services page for the Testing Center's contact information, hours, and more information on the Testing Center’s proctoring services. ... read more

Information on course reserves can be found on the Reserves page. ... read more

You can Ask a librarian to help you find out if we have the article in another database or in print or microfilm. If we don't have it, or even if you are not sure, fill out a request form on the Interlibrary Loan page and the article will be ordered from another library. You will be notified by email when the article arrives. Articles will be emailed to your MVCC email address. ... read more

We have an ever-growing number of ebooks and streaming videos. You have a few options for finding the ebooks and streaming video: You can search our catalog and Refine Your Search by Item Types to "ebook" or "Streaming Video." You can view our collections of ebooks or streaming video in our catalog. You can browse our ebook and streaming video platform options.  For more information, check out the... read more

The library has a scanner that can send to an email address, but it does not have a fax machine. There are many free internet fax services that can be used.   ... read more

The Upcoming Events page has the schedule of library events and presentations.  If you missed an event or presentation, the library Events Podcast page has podcasts of past library events. ... read more

The Speaking and Writing Center is located in Building A, room A258. For schedule, services and more information see the Speaking and Writing Center page. ... read more

Ask for the item by name and course number at the Circulation Desk, which is near the Library entrance. If you don't know the name or title of the item you can look it up in our catalog. Search by your instructor’s last name or course number (i.e. COL 101). Librarians can also help with your search at the Information Desk or on our Ask a Librarian page. ... read more

The bookstore is located in the D building on the first floor. See the Bookstore website for more information. ... read more

Absolutely! Please use the online request form. ... read more

Copies of books or articles not available through the Library may be borrowed or obtained from other libraries. To request an article or book see the Order Books/DVDs/Articles page. You will need your MVCC username and password to submit a request. If you have questions or need help requesting an item, visit the Information Desk or the Ask a Librarian page on the Library website.  Items requested ... read more