A110: Library Resources and Services: Resources and Services

In the library, we provide access to:

• Interlibrary loan (ILL) 
• Laptops for on-campus, 5-week, and 15-week loan periods 

We also provide for checkout:

• Print books
  • both academic and popular selections
• TI-83 and TI-84 calculators 
• Course reserves (in-library use)
• Phone chargers for iPhones and Android devices 
• MacBook chargers 
• See our circulation policies for more information on checking out materials

Electronic resources are accessible on and off campus 24/7:

• Full-text ebooks through the online catalog

• Audiobooks through use of the Libby App
• Online database access to:
  • ebooks
  • scholarly/academic journal articles
  • magazine articles
  • newspapers 
  • encyclopedias
  • videos
• Online research guides
• Writing and citing guide
• Access databases off campus by clicking the name of the database and logging in with your myBRCC username and password

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The Houff Library staff are here to help you!

Services include:

• In-person reference assistance.

• SMS text reference services: Need help? Text us at 1-540-592-4324
• Research help and answers to library-related questions through our online Ask a Librarian service. Get quick answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), chat live with a librarian 24/7, submit a question via email or give us a call! 
• Students can also make an appointment with a librarian for a one-on-one research consultation via Zoom. Session are generally scheduled for 30 minutes. You can email us at library@brcc.edu to make an appointment or by using Navigate (accessible through your myBRCC account).
  • Looking for a specific librarian? Check our directory!
  • Check out this video for instructions on how to book an appointment through Navigate.
• If you want an item not owned by our library, we can get it for your through interlibrary loan (ILL). Just fill out the ILL Request form.
• Faculty can learn more about services for instructors at the Faculty Services and Resources guide.
• Our research guides can help you get started with your course work. You can find them under Research Guides on the library homepage, or using this link: https://brcc.vccs.libguides.com/