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Huskins Library

Use the link below to access our short Library Suggestion Form. Your comments and suggestions help Mitchell Community College Library to serve you better.

Collection Development

Every three (3) to five (5) years, the library will conduct detailed collection development assessments of each program or department, during which time faculty will be asked whether there are items that need to be discarded or purchased to better support the curriculum. A member of the library staff will contact program or department chairs to arrange for review of relevant materials in the collection.

Library Purchase Requests

Although collection development assessments happen every few years, the library welcomes purchase suggestions at any time. Requests to purchase library resources may be made in person, via email, or using the Library Suggestion Form (linked below).

While the library makes every effort to fulfill as many purchase requests as possible and values all user input, it prioritizes requests which are in accordance with its stated purpose and goals, and which:

  • support classroom instruction and the achievement of course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes;
  • cover topics and issues relevant to the diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, social, and economic background of the college and local community; and
  • support and encourage independent, lifelong learning and intellectual growth.

In most circumstances, one copy of a requested item will be purchased at a time to prevent dilution of limited library resources. The library will acquire duplicates of an item, in the event that heavy and continued use is demonstrated. Current publications will receive priority over out-of-print publications when limited funds are a factor.

For more information regarding our policies and criteria, visit the Collection Development Plan section of this guide.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

If a request is denied or cannot be processed quickly enough to meet an urgent need, interlibrary loan (ILL), through which library users can borrow materials from other NC community college libraries for free, may be utilized.

Textbooks

Course textbooks are not eligible for library purchase. Instructors who wish to provide one or more copies of a textbook for students use within the library may make the item(s) available via the Reserves collection. No more than five (5) copies of a single item are to be kept on reserve at any one time. Please see a library staff member for more details about placing items on reserve or visit the Reserves tab.

Library Instruction

Library instruction is available for the following information literacy topics:

  • Library Orientation (45 minutes) - A physical or virtual tour of the library and an introduction to library resources and services.
  • Research Strategies (45-60 minutes) - Introduces research strategies such as devising keywords, creating search strings, and conducting searches. Customizable to specific disciplines and assignments.
  • Research Assistance (45-60 minutes) - Class session during which students work independently or in small groups with a librarian on-hand to provide research assistance.
  • Misinformation, Disinformation, & Digital Media Literacy (45-60 minutes) - Gives strategies and tools to identify mis-/disinformation & fake news, fact check, and evaluate sources.

All instruction can be conducted in-person or virtually, synchronously or asynchronously.

Request Library Instruction

Complete the Library Instruction Request Form (linked below) to request literacy instruction for your course(s). Instruction may be requested outside of the library's normal hours of operation, but please allow at least two (2) business days prior to class for the librarian to adequately prepare the course materials. Provide as much detail as possible, in your request, and attach any related assignment documentation to allow for customization of the material. 

Upon receipt of the form, a librarian will contact you to confirm the date and time of instruction and ask any follow-up questions.

Netflix for Educators

Did you know that you can show select education documentaries on Netflix in class?

To browse documentaries, or to find out if a particular program is available for a one-time educational screening, visit Netflix Media Center and type your search terms into the search bar. You can also filter options by month of release and format (film, series, documentary, reality, etc.).

Any documentary that is available for classroom use will include "Grant of Permission" or "Educational Screenings Permission (ESP)" and specific terms below the program description. Only documentaries with these labels are eligible for screening in class.

Printing & Copying Services

Faculty and Staff Computers

Faculty and staff computers are configured for faculty and staff use only and will credit printing fees appropriately. Using a station intended for student or public use will not prompt users to enter a department code, as users are expected to pay out of pocket for printed pages. This will cause a discrepancy in printing account balances.

Huskins Library

All faculty and staff should print from the work station in the Huskins Library workroom (room 212) using the correct department code.

Mooresville Campus Library

There are no staff computers available at the Mooresville Campus Library. All faculty and staff should print from a work station (desktop or laptop) located in their office or in the adjunct faculty space using the correct department code.

Printer Features

Faculty and staff printer features include but are not limited to:

  • Traditional and staple-free stapling
  • Hole punch (2-hole top or 3-hole side)
  • Color printing (Huskins Library only)
  • Scan to USB or email
  • Document editing

Fax Services

Faxing is unavailable at both library locations. Faculty and staff may fax documents related to college business at the Student Services building on the Statesville campus.

Proctoring Services

Both Mitchell Community College Library locations offer test proctoring services. Library computers have Respondus Lockdown Browser software available, as well as webcams and microphones for in-house use, should testing require them.

At this time, Respondus Lockdown Browser is only available at Huskins Library on the Statesville campus.

Request Proctoring Services

Instructor Responsibilities

To request proctoring services, instructors must email the library at library@mitchellcc.edu. Include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Testing materials (questions, supplemental notes, formula sheets, etc.)
    • Materials can be attached to the email or physical versions can be sent via campus mail to the appropriate library location.
  • Testing instructions (time limit, supplemental resources, passwords, etc.)
  • What materials should be turned in and how to do so (campus mail, pick-up, scan and email, etc.)
  • Student name(s) and expected testing day, time, and location (if known)

Student Responsibilities

Instructors should notify their students of the following procedures when arranging proctoring services:

  • All proctoring must occur during the library's operating hours.
  • Students should confirm proctoring appointment at their preferred testing location.
    • Huskins Library: Call 704-878-3271 to make a reservation. Your testing location will be assigned upon arrival.
    • Mooresville Campus Library: We request students book a room for their preferred testing window. If you are not affiliated with Mitchell Community College, call 704-978-3115 to make a reservation.
  • Students must bring a photo ID with them to their proctoring appointment to verify their identity before testing will begin.

 

Research Guides

Research guides, like this one, also known by their brand name "LibGuides," are specialized web pages created by librarians or other faculty and staff members to help library users find the information they need as easily as possible. They are centralized hubs for accessing relevant course or subject related resources.

Request a Research Guide

To request a new research guide, complete the Research Guide Request form (linked below). The time required to complete a new research guide varies, but in most cases, a draft can be completed with two (2) weeks.

To request revisions to an existing guide, contact Devin Ortiz-Hoffman, Mooresville Campus Librarian, at dortiz-hoffman@mitchellcc.edu.

Reservations

Mitchell Community College faculty and staff can reserve available spaces for meetings, classes, and more. The following spaces at Huskins Library may only be reserved by faculty and staff: the Computer Lab, Maverick Room, and Workroom.

To view Mitchell Community College Library's available spaces and make reservations, visit the Library's Homepage and click Book a Room.

Adjunct Faculty Offices

Adjunct faculty on the Statesville campus are welcome to use the work station in the Huskins Library Workroom (room 212). Drop-in use is permitted, but reservations are recommended to ensure availability.

On the Mooresville campus, adjunct faculty offices are located in room 095 of the Brawley building. These offices are available on a first come, first served bases. Faculty and staff are also we3lcome to reserve the Mooresville Campus Library's study room or computer lab.

To view Mitchell Community College Library's available spaces and make reservations, visit the Library's Homepage and click Book a Room.

Rotary Auditorium

To reserve the Rotary Auditorium, located on the first floor (basement) of Huskins Library, contact Security at (704) 878-4367 or securityoncall@mitchellcc.edu. Library staff cannot approve reservation requests for the Rotary Auditorium.

Mitchell Community College's Rotary Auditorium

(c) "Rotary Auditorium" by Mitchell Community College Library (n.d.)

Reserve Collection

Reserve items are resources which are housed in, but not typically owned by, the college library for student use. Often these items are the personal property of instructors (e.g., textbook, DVD, etc.) or departments (e.g., model bones for medical study).

Instructors have the right to determine how and by whom reserve items will be used. For example, the instructor can make reserve items available to all students or may choose to limit access only to those students on a current class roster.

Instructors also set limits on loan period (e.g., 1 hour, 24 hours, 3 days, etc.) and whether or not the item is for in-house use only.

The Reserve collection will be maintained by the library for as long as the instructor sees fit. Library staff will periodically contact faculty members to inquire whether reserve items need to be removed or updated. A Reserves collection is maintained at both Mitchell Community College Library locations behind the circulation desks.

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Disclaimer of Liability and Endorsement: Mitchell Community College LibGuides contain hyperlinks to third party websites. Mitchell Community College is not responsible for and does not routinely screen, approve, review or endorse the contents of or use of any of the products or services that may be offered at these websites. In no event will Mitchell Community College be liable for any damages or losses whatsoever resulting from or caused by accessing third party websites via LibGuides. While LibGuides are updated periodically, no guarantee is given that the information provided is correct, complete, or up-to-date. Users of Mitchell Community College LibGuides do so at their own risk.