Ask A Librarian @VCCS: Southwest Virginia Community College Library

Library Home Page URL: http://www.sw.edu/library/

Parent Institution:
Southwest Virginia Community College: http://sw.edu/

Catalog URL: https://vcc-svl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=SWCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US

Catalog Instructions: Help using catalog: http://primo.vccs.edu/primo_library/libweb/action/helpHandler.do?helpId=search

Statewide or Shared Catalog:
The college's catalog is part of the larger Virginia Community College System (VCCS) http://library.vccs.edu/reference/.

Policy Page Email Contact: jdessino@tcc.edu

Database Access for Coop Librarians (library card etc.):   NOTE: These URLs, usernames, and/or passwords must not be shared with patrons
Coop Librarian Database Access is no longer functioning. We are working on a replacement access method but have no timeline for when it may be available.

IP Address Range:
All VCCS IP addresses start with 164.106.
If the patron's address starts with 164.106., they are on campus.

Phone:
Phone: http://sw.edu/library/library-hours/#ContactInfo

Hours:
Hours (Time Zone EST): http://sw.edu/library/library-hours/

Location:
Maps & Tours: http://sw.edu/about/maps-tours/

Databases:
Off-campus Access:
The library subscribes to a number of databases that are for the use of current SWCC students, faculty, and staff only. When you are off-campus and click on a link to a restricted resource, you will be prompted to log in at a VCCS login page. Use the same username and password you use to access BlackBoard, SIS, or the student email system. Off-campus access will not work if you are behind a firewall or if your computer is not set to accept cookies.

Complete List of Databases:
A list of databases available at SWCC can be found at:
A-D: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/a-d/
E-M: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/e-m/
N-Z: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/n-z/

Other Databases:
The college is a member of the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) http://www.vivalib.org/ consortium that provides licensed databases: http://www.vivalib.org/az.php.

The college is a member of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) http://www.vccs.edu/ that provides licensed databases: http://vccs.libguides.com/findit.

e-Serials Search: After searching for terms in the library's catalog, in the filters to the right, under Availability, click Full Text Online and under Resource Type click Articles:
https://vcc-svl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=SWCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US

Locate available journals by title:
https://vcc-svl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/jsearch?vid=SWCC&lang=en_US

e-Books:
After searching for terms in the library's catalog, in the filters to the right, under Availability, click Books and Media and click Full Text Online:
https://vcc-svl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=SWCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US

Additional e-Books may be available through individual databases here:
A-D: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/a-d/
E-M: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/e-m/
N-Z: https://sw.edu/library/library-resources/n-z/

VCCS list of e-book providers:
http://vccs.libguides.com/ebooks

Remote Access:
Remote Access: http://sw.edu/library/library-handbook/online-catalog/#remote

Tech Assistance:
Get help: http://sw.edu/get-help/

Research Guides:
Research Guides: http://sw.vccs.libguides.com/HomeworkAssistance

Tutoring/Homework Assistance:
Tutoring/Student Services: http://sw.edu/students/#tutoring

Library Card Policies: Specific instructions for obtaining a library card at your college can be found here: http://sw.edu/library/services/library-card/

Only currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and staff can access their library record by signing into the library catalog https://vcc-svl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=SWCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US using your same username and password.

Loan Periods/Returns:
Loan Periods/Returns: http://sw.edu/library/overdue-and-renewal/

Renewals:
Renewals: http://sw.edu/library/overdue-and-renewal/

Late Fees:
Late Fees: http://sw.edu/library/overdue-and-renewal/

Interlibrary Loan:
Interlibrary Loan: http://sw.edu/library/library-handbook/interlibrary-loan/

Library Policies:
Library Services: http://sw.edu/library/services/

Other Policies:
Inclement weather policy: http://sw.edu/inclement-weather/