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at 256-306-2774 (Decatur) or 256-890-4774 (Huntsville).
How
do I get a library card?
Community borrowers will need to bring a picture ID (driver’s
license or military ID) with your correct mailing address to the
Library or Huntsville Campus Library and complete an application.
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number on
the application.
A parent or guardian’s signature will be require for all persons
under the age of 16.
How
do I find items in the libraries?
Most of the Library and Huntsville Campus Library materials
(print books, eBooks, books on CD, etc.) are
included in the Library Catalog, found on the main
Library/Huntsville Campus Library Web
page. The Library Catalog is searchable by keyword, title, author
and subject.
The Library and Huntsville Campus Library shelves are organized by
the Library of Congress classification scheme. You may also browse
the print collection for relevant materials.
The Library and Huntsville Campus Library journal and periodical
print collections are not cataloged, but can be browsed
alphabetically on the shelves.
You can also find online books, journals,
newspapers, encyclopedias and more materials via the
AVL databases
and Netlibrary Ebooks . You must create a free account while on
campus for off-campus access to the Netlibrary electronic book
collection. You can create the free account from any networked
computer on all campuses.
How
do I check out a print book?
You must have a library card in order to check
out books. To check out books, take your books to the circulation
desk. You may check out a total of six (6) items including:
-books
from the regular collection
-up to 2
new or gift/leased books
-up to 4
books on tape/CD
Can books be sent between the Brewer Library and the Huntsville Campus Library?
Yes. To request an item, search for the book in the
Library
Catalog. Click on "Request Item" and complete the request.
You will need a library card to complete the request form.
The book will be sent to the library you have requested and held
for you.
Can I borrow books located at another library? How?
Calhoun libraries do not borrower books via interlibrary loan for
Community patrons. This service is provided by your local
public library.
How do I pay a library fine?
Library fines can be paid in person at the circulation desk of
either the Brewer Library or the Huntsville Campus Library (Huntsville Campus Library).
The Library and Huntsville Campus Library accept cash and check only.
You may also pay a fine by mail:
Brewer Library, Decatur Campus
Circulation Desk
Calhoun Community College
P. O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
or:
Huntsville Campus Library, Huntsville Campus
Circulation Desk
Calhoun Community College
102-B Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
What happens if I lose
or damage a book?
The fee charged for a
book that is lost and not returned or damaged beyond repair is the
replacement cost plus a $10.00 processing fee. Books that have
suffered minor damage are subject to a $2.00 damage fee or a $7.00
rebinding fee. The library reserves the right of determination
about the extent of damage and assessment of fees.
What is a ‘Reserve’?
A Reserve (book, CD,
article, video, etc) is an item that has been set aside, or
reserved, for the use of a specific group of students. Usually
the request to place an item on reserve comes from a librarian or an
instructor. Check out privileges are extended only to current
Calhoun students.
Reserve materials are
held behind the circulation desk or on special shelves in the
collection. Ask at the circulation desk for more assistance.
Reserve items are noted in the Library Catalog under the “Reserve
Location”.
Are there copiers available for use at the Library/Huntsville Campus Library?
There is a Xerox copier available for use at the Brewer Library.
Copies are $.10 per page.
There is a copier at the Huntsville Campus Library in
Huntsville. Copies are $.10 per page.
Can I print documents from computers in the library?
Yes, but you must
obtain a print card. Print cards are sold at stand-alone machines
in the Library and the Huntsville Campus Library and can be revalued in increments of
$1.00. There is a one-time charge of $.60 for a print card.
Prints are $.10 per page.
Can I return books when the Library/Huntsville Campus Library is closed?
Books can be returned
when the Library is closed via the book drop conveniently located in
front of the Brewer Library near the street. We do, however, request that you
return books inside when the Library is open.
When the Huntsville Campus Library is closed
and the Huntsville Campus is open, books may be returned in the blue
and white book drop located in the hallway outside the Huntsville Campus Library. When
the Huntsville Campus Library is open, please return books to the inside drop located at
the Circulation Desk.
Can I suggest a book to be purchased by the Library or Huntsville Campus Library?
The Calhoun libraries
welcome suggestions for materials which support the curriculum.
Requests are referred to the appropriate collection development
manager.
Before submitting
suggestions, please check the Library Catalog to see if the material
you need is available.
How do I use the AVL databases off campus?
Calhoun Community College cannot support
offsite AVL database use for community members. You may
request an AVL Home Access Card with a Username and Password from your local public library.
Does the library have software such as Microsoft Word, Excel
etc.?
Yes, the computers at
the Brewer Library and the Huntsville Campus Library have Microsoft
Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word for users who have MS
Office skills. There is no lab assistant available to offer
instruction.
This is self-serve
software, if you need assistance using the software, the following
tutorial sites may be helpful:
Microsoft
Tutorials (Official Microsoft site).
Is there a way I can access my library account online?
Borrowers are able to
access their library account online using "My Account". To use this
feature, go to
http://lib.calhoun.edu/lib and click on Library Catalog "My
Account". Enter the barcode number from the barcode on the back of
your library card followed by the PIN number. The pin number is the
last 4 digits of the telephone number that you provided on your
borrower application. Click on "Items Out" to show all the items
that you currently have checked out. You will not be able to renew
items since you are a community borrower.
Are the Library and Huntsville Campus Library open on weekends?
Brewer Library Hours
Decatur Campus
Monday through
Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. –
3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Huntsville Campus Library Hours Huntsville Campus
Monday - Thursday 7:45
a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. –
3:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Can I place a request on a book from home?
Yes, look up the book
in the Library Catalog. Click the “Request Item”
button. You will be prompted to log into “My Account”. Enter the
barcode number from your Library Card and then the pin. The pin
number is the last four (4) digits of the telephone number that you
provided on your borrower application. After you log in, you will
be directed to a “request confirmation” page. Click the Request
button at the bottom. The message at the top of the screen will say
“Your request has been successfully placed” You will be notified
when the book becomes available for you to pick up.
How can I access the eBook
collections in NetLibrary?
First, you must
create a free
account using a Calhoun networked computer on any campus.
Then, you can login from home to view
eBooks.
What is WorldCat?
WorldCat is the largest database
of library materials in the world. Use
WorldCat to search for books and other library materials in
libraries near you.
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