The mission of the Catawba Valley Community College Library is to support the mission of Catawba Valley Community College and the Office of Research and Accountability by providing quality services, resources, and materials that will intellectually challenge and support our students, faculty members, staff members, and community patrons in their educational endeavors.
Print Books
E-Books
LibGuides
Access to Special Collections
The Library maintains a Teaching and Learning Collection. Materials in this collection are designed to assist faculty in improving the quality of student learning at CVCC.
Collection Development
Think a book or DVD should be in our collection? Let us know! Library staff members appreciate your recommendations for books and journals to be added to the library collection. You can use the web form on our home page or send an email to Staci Wilson with your recommendation.
Custom Instruction Videos
Library staff will create custom videos upon request. Videos can be tailored to a class, a topic, or an assignment. Contact a library staff member for more information or check out the videos already
available in Panopto.
Distance Learning
Many library resources are available online. Students and faculty can access the Library Catalog, NC LIVE, and other library resources from off-campus locations. Contact library staff to learn more about how we can support online instruction, such as assisting students with research assignments using the discussion forum in Blackboard.
Embedded Librarians
Embedding a librarian in your course offers the ability to provide library services your students using your online course. This service is especially useful for online classes that involve a research component. Adding a librarian to your Blackboard course can extend students’ access to research assistance before and after an information literacy instruction session.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Interlibrary loan provides access to a large variety of books not owned by CVCC. We can borrow books and articles from North Carolina universities and community colleges. Requests take approximately a week to fill. Please ask library staff for more information.
LibGuides
LibGuides are custom sites created to share relevant information related to a course, a program, an assignment, or a topic. Instructors can request multiple guides based on instructional needs.
Library Instruction Classes
A library staff member can lead information literacy sessions for your students. The length of the session and topics covered are tailored to instructional needs. To submit an instruction session request, please contact Anita McRary, Outreach and Instruction Librarian.
Place materials on reserve
Place books, articles, and other learning materials on reserve for your students to use through the semester. Materials can be placed on reserve by completing the Library Reserve Request Form or by calling the Library Circulation Desk at (828) 327-7000, ext. 4229.
Reference Assistance
A Librarian is available to offer research assistance to CVCC faculty and staff. Please contact Anita McRary for more information.
The CVCC Library offers online resources for use both on and off campus. Off campus access may require a password.
Ask A Librarian – Chat with a Librarian to receive research assistance. This service is available after library hours and on weekends.
A-Z Database – List provides a full list of databases provided by the CVCC Library.
A-Z Library Guides – are also known as LibGuides or Research Guides. These guides are created by CVCC Library staff members. They provide relevant information on a variety of topics including research in specific subjects or information related to resources for a specific course.
Classic Library Catalog – allows library users to search for books that are available for check-out in the CVCC Library.
CVCC Library Catalog – (OneSearch) allows users to search all Library holdings in one search. Search for books, databases, journals, and more using this search option.
Dogwood Digital Library – allows Library users to borrow digital content (like eBooks and Audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. Use the Libby app to download items to your phone, tablet, or eReader.
Give Me Five Library Tutorials – Quick, short tutorials designed to share library skills.
NC LIVE – offers free electronic access to resources for all ages on topics ranging from careers, business, and investing, to auto repair, health, history, and genealogy. NC LIVE resources are available to all North Carolinians through their local public, community college, or academic library.
Off Campus Access Library Guide – is available to provide users with help accessing Library resources off campus.
Ask at the Circulation Desk
Many Library accounts are created at the beginning of each semester. Students who are unsure as to whether their Library account is active can email [email protected] or call the Library Circulation Desk at (828) 327-7000 ext. 4229.
We can help you activate your library card, make or print copies, use software, access reserved materials, and locate library materials.
Check out, renew and return books as well as reserve group study rooms at the desk.
Book Return
The book return is located in the second floor CAD building lobby.
Compute
Computers with internet access and Microsoft Office software are located throughout the Library. Wireless internet access is available throughout the Library.
Group Study Rooms
Seven rooms are available for small group study, and one room is available for large group study. To reserve a large group study room, please check with the Circulation Desk. The large group study room is available for reservation by CVCC students only
ILL (Inter-Library Loan)
Library staff can assist you with borrowing books from other libraries. Ask at the Circulation Desk for more information.
Learn
Staff can demonstrate the best methods to access the general and specialized information needed.
Receive instruction on how to access and use library databases.
Library Location
Second Floor, Cuyler A. Dunbar Building.
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
The CVCC Library follows the campus schedule for Institutional openings and closings. Opening hours change during semester breaks. Changes in the Library schedule will be posted to the CVCC Portal and the CVCC Library Facebook page.
For more information, please call the Library Circulation Desk at (828) 327-7000, ext. 4229.
Printing and Copying in the Library
A photocopier/printer is located within the Collaborative Study area of the Library. The current print cost is 10 cents per page/per side.
Read
Books, newspapers and magazines. Current newspapers, magazines, and journals are located in the Library’s Current Periodicals reading area.
Services for Patrons with Disabilities
The Library offers assistive software. Please inform the Library staff if additional accommodations are needed.
Special Collections
The Library is home to several special collections. We offer collections related to Teaching and Learning, the Holocaust, and geneolgy among other offerings.
Writing Center
The Writing Center is located in room 234 by the Library Circulation Desk. The Writing Center operates independently within the Library. Please check with Writing Center staff for their hours of operation.
Contacts
As community members, we have found this library to be a true asset during this time period. I believe the library at CVCC can and should be an ongoing asset for the surrounding community. More people should know about it and how to access its resources.
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