Library
NCC Library Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Closed weekends and holidays. Hours may be limited when school is not in session. Please call ahead to make sure library services are available. If the Library is not staffed, please see the Learning Center for assistance!
interlibrary loan (ILL)
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a worldwide cooperative agreement among public,
private, and academic libraries that affords library users the means to
borrow materials not available locally. This service is offered to
current Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) students, faculty, staff,
and board members. Textbooks currently used for classes at NCC will not
be requested through ILL.
private, and academic libraries that affords library users the means to
borrow materials not available locally. This service is offered to
current Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) students, faculty, staff,
and board members. Textbooks currently used for classes at NCC will not
be requested through ILL.
Catalog & Research Resources
| Find Books & Videos | Find Articles | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| NCC Library Catalog books & videos in the NCC Library | EBSCOhost journals, magazines & newspapers | LibGuides research guides by subject |
| Gale Databases journals, magazines & newspapers | NoodleTools create APA or MLA citations |
|
| Academic Video Online (AVON) educational videos | Opposing Viewpoints database | PrepSTEP for Community Colleges test preparation and skill-building resources |
| Credo Reference reference eBooks | New York Times academic pass | Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow tools for jobseekers and veterans |
| Salem Press reference books | SILO search Iowa libraries | Transparent Language learn a new language! |
| Chilton Library auto repair | World Cat search libraries worldwide | NoodleTools How-to Guide |
| BRIDGES audiobooks & eBooks | Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide | |
| Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide |
About Us
The NCC Library supports all NCC’s programs. The library collection includes books, videos, CDs, ebooks, online journals, audio books, magazines, and journals.
Students can use their photo ID or library card (obtainable during normal library hours) for checking out materials.
Interlibrary loan services are available to NCC staff and students for materials not held in collection.
Remote use of online databases is limited to current students, staff, and faculty. Please contact a library staff member for assistance.
Other library services include:
- two small conference rooms for groups or viewing videos
- computers
- printer
- photocopier
- fax machine
- wireless internet access
Services for Area Residents and Businesses
Residents and businesses in NCC’s 4 1/2 county area are welcome to obtain a library account (photo ID required) and may check out most library materials.
Library visitors may request access to our computers or log in to the wireless network. NCC students are given priority if computers or other library resources are in short supply.
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