VC Library Handbook

Research Assistance Tutorials and research guides are available via the Research Assistance link on the library homepage.  Research Guides Research guides are good resources to consult before starting your research. The guides suggest databases, reference materials, and other informational sources which support specific subject areas such as composition, biology, psychology, nursing, etc. Assistance in selecting a topic, narrowing the focus of the topic, and in identifying keywords or concepts to use in the database search strategy is provided. The guides are accessible via the “Research Assistance” link on the library homepage. Renew Books Online Students may renew their books online and view personalized account information including titles borrowed, dates due, etc. To access your library account information, select “Renew Books Online” from the library homepage and then login with your VC student ID number and PIN. Interlibrary Loan VC students, faculty, and staff may submit Interlibrary Loan requests in person or online to obtain books and articles which are unavailable with in the Vernon College Library System. The form is accessible from the library homepage. TexShare Card A TexShare card entitles cardholders to borrowing privileges at participating TexShare public and academic libraries throughout Texas including the Moffett library at MSU. Students may request a card by contacting the library staff in person, by phone, or by email at librarian@vernoncollege.edu. TexShare is a program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.