Using the NWTC Library

In Person Access - Visit during current Library hours

Virtual Help

• Ask questions of the Library team via chat, text, phone, and email during Library hours.
• Visit the Ask a Librarian FAQ site at any time (and watch our updated Technology 101 video series).
• Access the Library’s online resources using Library Search or by going directly to our online databases.   

Laptops

• In addition to the computer labs that students can use during building hours, NWTC also has a collection of 8-week checkout laptops and some hotspots to assist NWTC program students who need them for their credit classes, have a lack of technology in their home, are not able to use on-campus computers (due to dependent care needs, working late several nights a week, or transportation issues).
• Learn how to apply to borrow a laptop.

Library Instruction

• Access our Research Skills Tutorial.
• Check out our instructional videos Finding Library Resources and Citing Sources
• Schedule a research or tech help appointment in Starfish.

Pick Up

• Walk in during Library hours to find materials.
• Or place requests for physical items using the Library’s catalog to have them waiting on a cart for you in the Library entrance.

Software Access

• Students can access Off-Campus Software via their personal computers or from laptops checked out from the Library (with instructor Starfish referral and pickup appointment).

• What are the Library's hours?
• Where are the short NWTC technology videos?
• How do I apply to borrow a laptop or hotspot for my classes?
• Where can I go for basic help with Blackboard?
• How do I get Office 365 for free?
• What do I need to know about Printing?
• How do I use web conferencing?
• Can I get my textbook from the Library?
• How do we sign up for study rooms?
• How do I pick a topic for a research paper?
• How do I make a works cited page?
• Can a librarian help me start my research?
• Who works in the Library?

 Visit our Ask a Librarian site to contact us or search our FAQs.

• Learn how to request items that are checked out or at other libraries.
• Send a recommendation for adding a resource to the collection.
• Check out our virtual library tour or guided tour of Library services.
• Try LinkedIn Learning for online video learning (over 20,000 video courses).
• Follow us on Facebook or visit our Instagram account.