Library Information
Library Cards
If you are a student or employee, your MHCC photo identification card is your library card. Stop by the MHCC Library Check-out Desk to get your free photo identification card. The process of taking pictures takes about 1 minute per patron so please allow for adequate time for large groups requiring identification cards.
The Library will take pictures and make photo identification cards during the following hours of operation:
Monday Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
If you live in the MHCC district, you may obtain a library card to use our library as a community patron . The only thing you need is a valid driver's license. You will need to come to the Library to apply for and receive your library card. Drop in any time to check us out.
Loan Periods
Library books are checked out for 30 days and may be renewed one time for an additional 15 days. Patrons may not check out periodicals. The loan period for videos and DVDs is 30 days. Videos and DVDs may be renewed for an additional 15 days.
Fines
Overdue fines for circulating books are $.25/day with a five day grace period. Fines for hourly reserve items are $.25/hour. Fines for videos and DVDs are $1.00/day. Replacement and processing fees for lost items are $67.00 each. The maximum overdue fine per item is $10.00. Overdue items or fines may prevent you from registering for classes.
Internet Access
The Library has a number of Internet access workstations available. Their primary use is for course related research. There are no computer applications software programs on these workstations. Computer Services staffs a minicomputer lab in the Library. Students may use this for word processing and other computer applications work.
Checking out Laptops
MHCC students may borrow laptops for use within the library only. Students must show MHCC photo I.D card to check out a laptop for 2 hours. Laptop checkouts may not be renewed (except after 5pm). Replacement cost for a laptop is $1500.00 plus a $63.00 processing fee.
Audio Visual Materials
Circulating media is available within the Library and can be checked out for 30 days. Tape recorders are also available for 30 day check out.
Holds
If an item you want is checked out, you can request us to hold it for you when it returns. Holds can be placed by using the Library Catalog.
Photocopying
The Library has 3 photocopy machines available for patron use. Copies are 10 cents each. U.S. Copyright and Fair Use Laws should be observed.
Library Policies
Click here for complete description of all library policies.
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