Information for Faculty

Welcome to the MHCC Library. These notes will provide you with the information about the Library you are most likely to need as you teach at MHCC. Please contact your subject librarian to arrange an introductory tour of the Library and its resources. We encourage you to arrange a library instruction session for your class.

Resources: These include the online library catalog that provides access to the print and audiovisual collections, as well as a variety of electronic periodical databases . Access to licensed databases is available only to MHCC staff and students. Databases are available from any workstation on MHCC campuses, and are accessible from off-campus locations with a valid MHCC id number.

Faculty may reserve videos from the Library collection by contacting Patti Allen, Library Technical Assistant, with your selection list. To maximize chances of availability, make your request early in, or before, the start of each term. Fill out the Netflix reservation form or contact Patti Allen at 503-491-6974.

Do you need to place a last minute video reservation? Check the library catalog for availability and then visit us for quick checkout.

Check Out Periods: Library books are checked out for 60 days and may be renewed one time for an additional 30 days. Faculty may check out periodicals. Students may not check out periodicals. Most of the Library's video collection circulates for 30 days. If you want to reserve a video recording for classroom use, you must let Patti Allen know at least two weeks in advance. We cannot guarantee that it will be available otherwise.

Internet access: The Library has available a number of Internet access workstations. Their primary use is for course related research. There are no computer applications software programs on these workstations. Computer Services provides and staffs a computer lab in the Library. Students may use this for word processing and other computer applications work.

Audiovisual Equipment Distribution: TVs, VCRs, data projectors, slide projectors, DVD players, and overheads are available for instructional use. AV equipment request forms are available at the Library Circulation Desk or click here for an electronic version that you may print out. Phone requests should be made to the Library AV Office (491-7110) between 8:00 am and 5:00 PM Mon-Fri. All requests should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to ensure that your request will be met.

Course Reserves: (please see Reserves Information for Faculty ).

Orders for books and AV materials are placed throughout the year. Your subject librarian can assist you in locating appropriate new titles to add to the library collection in your teaching area.

Recommendations for new book titles can be submitted on the Book Recommendation Form, or by contacting your subject librarian or the Collection Development Librarian, Julia Longbrake. Recommendations for audiovisual items should go to Patti Allen. A list of videos in your subject area is available on request.

Library Instruction: Professional librarians provide faculty and students with instruction in using the library catalog, databases, and the Library's print and electronic resources.

• Library instruction classes can be designed and scheduled in consultation with the Instructional Librarian, Anna Johnson to meet the particular needs of your students. These sessions can involve both demonstration and hands on activities. Such instruction is most meaningful to the students when done in connection with a specific course related activity. Please consult with the Instructional Librarian well in advance of the time you want to schedule the session. A library instruction request form is available for you to fill out online, requesting instruction for your class.

Copyright Information: Information regarding the use of copyrighted materials for course reserves can be found here.