Textbooks and Reserves
How Do I?
How To Get Help
Locations in the Library
Mixed Bag
100
I can use my drivers license to borrow a textbook.
No. You must have a current student ID card,to borrow textbooks, and any library materials.
100
I can locate a book in the Library as long as I know the title.
No. To locate a book in the Library, you must have the Call Number, which appears in the record for the book and will match the Call Number found on the spine of the book.
100
If you need help with printing, ask a Librarian.
No. See our technician, located at the end of the Circulation Desk for problems with printing.
100
The Academic Support Center, the Writing Center and Placement Testing are all located on the ground floor of the Library
Yes.
100
Students may borrow books for a period of up to 3 weeks.
Yes. Keep in mind that there is a limit of 5 books on one topic.
200
Reserve textbooks can be borrowed for the day and returned to the Library the following morning.
No. Reserve textbooks can be borrowed for up to two hours for use within the Library.
200
If I want to read today's Journal News or New York Times, I can ask for it at the Circulation Desk
Yes, the Library keeps copies of current newspapers which students may borrow with an ID card or access newspapers through our databases on the Library homepage.
200
The best place to get help for my research assignment is Wikipedia.
No. Use Wikipedia to gain background information on your topic, and then use the library databases to find authoritative sources for your research.
200
I need to be in the Library at a computer to access the resources of the Library.
No. All WCC students can also do research from any computer with internet access 24/7
200
As long as the drink I purchased from the vending machines in the Library Lobby is covered, I can bring it into the Library.
No. Food or drink is not permitted in the Library.
300
I don't need to buy my course textbook--the Library will have a copy that I can use.
No. The Library has some, but not all textbooks for all courses.
300
It is possible to borrow books that the library does not own or articles that are not in the databases.
Yes. The Library's Interlibrary Loan Service will request books and articles from another Library, but note that it may take up to three weeks.
300
You can schedule office hours with a librarian for one-on-one help with your research.
Yes. Go to the Library homepage, and click on Schedule an Appointment under the How Do I tab.
300
You must sign up to use a Group Study Room located on the first and second floors of the Library
No. Group (2-8) study rooms are available for quiet group work on a first-come, first-serve basis.
300
I will need to pay for printing in the Library.
No. Printing for academic purposes is free for registered students, but their is a limit of 500 pages per semester.
400
If I need to use a reserve textbook for longer than the time allowed, I can renew it for an additional two hours.
No. The more popular textbooks cannot be renewed so that all students can have access to them.
400
I will need a password to sign into the campus wifi.
No. Campus wifi does not require a password. Look for the Asgard Wireless Network.
400
Online, interactive research guides are available from the library homepage to help with class assignments.
Yes. Under the Research tab, click on Research Guides to access general and subject specific research guides for your class.
400
All circulating books are shelved on the second floor of the Library.
No. There are also circulating books located on the third floor of the Library.
400
You must sign up to use a computer on the first floor.
No. Computers may be used whenever they are available.
500
I can ask for a reserve item at the Circulation Desk by the name of my class.
No. You must have the title of the textbook that you need to borrow.
500
I may bring home a laptop for overnight use.
No. Laptops are available for use in the Library ONLY Mon. - Thur. from 10-2. Two forms of ID required--government issues and student ID.
500
I can get help with my research by texting a librarian.
Yes. Help is available by Texting a Librarian at 914-861-3315
500
If you need tech support with Blackboard, you can go to Online Education located on the 3rd floor of the Library
Yes. While a librarian or tech may be able to answer a brief questions, the Online Education office is the expert.
500
I don't have my Student ID card, but I need these books for my class in 5 minutes. Can I check them out?
No. Materials may only be borrowed with a valid student ID card.
