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Library Services

Hours

The HCC Library is open 7 days a week. Librarians are available onsite and online to provide research assistance. The library’s hours can be accessed here.

Research Assistance

Need scholarly sources to complete an assignment? Not sure how to cite your sources? Walk into the library, and a librarian will assist you. You may also chat live with a librarian online. Librarians will help you find, evaluate, use, and cite credible sources of information.

Study Spaces

The library offers excellent spaces for both individual and group study. Individuals may study in quiet carrels, at beautiful tables with technology charging facilities, or in private study rooms.

Groups ranging from two to six people may use study rooms equipped with large-screen televisions and whiteboards to collaborate on assignments.

Parent-scholars who wish to bring their children may reserve the Family Study Room, which is equipped with a television, Blu-ray player, game table, reading and writing supplies, and books to engage children while their parents study. Parents may also check out LeapPads from the circulation desk for in-library use by their children.

Resources

The library offers a diverse collection of print and online books, streaming media, and databases.

Scientific calculators and books from the library’s main stacks may be checked out for an entire semester. Textbooks and reserved items—including phone and laptop chargers—are available for in-house use or short-term loans.

Please note: Failure to return library materials after the loan period may result in late or replacement fees. Library holds can affect course registration and the release of transcripts.

To check out physical materials, students must have their HCC ID. Online resources (databases, streaming videos, audio, and digital books) may can also be accessed using HCC email.

Library Etiquette

Library Etiquette

The library staff strive to provide a pleasant and productive study environment for all HCC students. The Standards of Classroom Behavior Policy apply to the library as well. Public Safety Officers will enforce college policy where necessary. Disruptive students may be asked to leave the library for at least one hour or 24 hours depending on the gravity of their conduct. Students are encouraged to be mindful of other library users and to keep noise at reasonable levels.
The Library's Computer Policy
Library computer workstations provide HCC students with access to the library’s research resources. These computers are intended for academic purposes only. Students using library computers must abide by all policies outlined in the Standards of Acceptable Use of Campus Technology.

Inappropriate or illegal use of library computers includes, but is not limited to:
- Plagiarism, copyright violations, or forgery
- Violating any individual’s privacy
- Harassment of any kind
- Destruction or misuse of library hardware or software, including unauthorized downloading, copying, or tampering with files installed by library staff
- Adding unauthorized files from external sources
- Game playing
- Sending threats, chain letters, or spam via email
- Accessing, printing, or distributing pornography