Category Archives: Library Resources

Holds, Library Resources

New Process for Library Holds

Holds Pickup Locker

Students and faculty/staff can search for and request items through our catalog available at http://cpcc.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/

Items can be picked up at either Central, Levine, or Merancas campuses or the library will mail your request directly to your home. Patrons select these options during the request process. Do not go to campus until you receive confirmation that your request has been processed. This request process will be re-evaluated in early October.

Requested materials will be managed by using lockers that patrons can access directly. Locker locations are:

Central – front vestibule of the library (OLD ATC)

Levine – in the vestibule between Levine 2 and 3 (behind the flag circle)

Merancas- in the Claytor building in the alcove between the Registration and Information desks

For any further questions, please reach out to us through chat or phone at

https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/library or 704-330-6885.

Hours, Library Resources

Library Operations During COVID-19 Virus

Due to the COVID-19 virus, all locations of the Central Piedmont Community College Library will be closed until further notice. There is a possibility of some open hours during the week of March 23, but that remains unknown at this time. For current hours, please visit – https://cpcc.libcal.com/hours/

For further assistance, you may contact us:

By chat or email – http://cpcc.libanswers.com/

Visit the library website for additional information and access to online resources anytime

https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/library

Library Resources

Welcome to the Spring 2020 Semester!

Students studying in the old library building. Photo courtesy of the Central Piedmont Community College Archives

Welcome to the Spring 2020 semester! With the beginning of a new semester, we’d just like to take some time to remind you of a few of the services that the library has to offer, as well as highlight a few recent changes.

Books and More!

As always, the library wants to help out with your research and educational needs.  To that end, we provide access to a wide variety of resources, both in print and online.

Our website has recently gotten a bit of a facelift! There is now a search box located on the main library page that takes you directly to our online catalog. This will allow you to search for both articles, books (print or electronic) and DVDs available in the library.

You might also be interested in checking out some of our online resources available on our Research Databases page.

Need help using any of our resources?  Don’t be afraid to Ask a Librarian!  Library staff are available to help in person, over the phone, through online chat or even by text!

Need to renew something you have checked out or pay late fees? You can do both of those things online by accessing the My Account page. To login, simply provide your full name and your Central Piedmont login username.

Study Space?  We Have That!

Need a quiet place to study?  All CPCC campus libraries have dedicated quiet study spaces.  Additionally, Central, Cato, Harper, Harris and Levine campuses have study rooms available. You can book these study rooms yourself online. Book early though, as they tend to fill up quickly!

Faculty Resources

We also offer a number of resources just for faculty.  Be sure to check out our Faculty Resources page to see what we can offer you.

We hope everyone has a great semester!

Library Resources, Online Resources

New Library Resource for Faculty: Swank Digital Campus

CPCC Library now has access to Swank Digital Campus. Swank Digital Campus provides streaming access to feature films. Films may be shown in class or assigned to enrolled students to view outside of class. These films do not have public performance rights.

For more information about Swank, including a current list of available films, please check out our Swank Digital Campus reference guide, available here:

https://researchguides.cpcc.edu/c.php?g=919527

Other questions? Contact Doug Short, Online Services Librarian

Library Resources

Welcome to the Fall 2018 Semester!

Picture of a welcome sign
Welcome to the Fall 2018 semester!   With the beginning of a new semester, we’d just like to take some time to remind you of a few of the services that the library has to offer, as well as highlight a few recent changes.

Books and More!

As always, the library wants to help out with your research and educational needs.  To that end, we provide access to a wide variety of resources, both in print and online.

We have a new online catalog that allows you to search for both articles and books or DVDs available in the library (or in electronic format), all at once. Check it out here.

You might also be interested in checking out some of our online resources available on our Research Databases page.

Need help using any of our resources?  Don’t be afraid to Ask a Librarian!  Library staff are available to help in person, over the phone or online.

Unfortunately, online book renewals and placing online holds are not working right now. However, you may contact any CPCC Library location to place a hold or ask to have your books renewed.

Study Space?  We Have That!

Need a quiet place to study?  All CPCC campus libraries have dedicated quiet study spaces.  Additionally, Central, Cato, Harris and Levine campuses have study rooms available. You can book these study rooms yourself online. Book early though, as they tend to fill up quickly!

Faculty Resources

We also offer a number of resources just for faculty.  Be sure to check out our Faculty Resources page to see what we can offer you.

We hope everyone has a great semester!

Library Resources

Advice for College Students: 6 Reasons to Get a (Free) Public Library Card

If the classroom is the first stop in the learning experience, the library is the next destination. You may already be familiar with the library at CPCC, but don’t miss out on another invaluable resource—the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system. All CPCC students, regardless of county of residence, are eligible for a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card. Here are six reasons to include a public library card on your list of school supplies. Learn more here.

Library Resources, New Materials

New Online Resources

The library has several new online resources that we’d like you to be aware of:

Something About the Author Online – Something About the Author Online provides comprehensive access to all volumes ever printed in the Something About the Author print series. It examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators of children and young adult publications.

  • Primary Audience: Students needing information about children’s and young adult authors and illustrators. Early childhood education students may be particularly interested in this resource.

Find a Topic and NewsBank – NewsBank provides selected full-text newspaper articles and newswires from the United States and abroad. NewsBank is particularly strong in providing access to local, state, regional, and national news. Our subscription to NewsBank provides access to the Charlotte Observer from 1985 to present.

Find a Topic, provided as part of NewsBank,  helps students locate relevant news items related to a wide variety of topics, including business, technology, education, health, science and many others.

  • Primary Audience: Anyone needing to research contemporary issues as viewed through the news. Students who need to research local area issues will find this resource especially useful.

Cochrane Library – The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.

  • Primary Audience: Ideal for students in the allied health fields who need to locate evidence-based research. Use of this resource is restricted to one user at a time.

All of these databases can be found at the following link http://researchguides.cpcc.edu/az.php under the New/Trial Databases section.

Library Resources

Introducing the EBSCO eBooks Mobile App

Do you need to access ebooks while on the go? With the release of the new EBSCO eBooks app, you can now enjoy an on-the-go research experience from any mobile device. Some of the features available from this app are:

  • Search and browse your entire EBSCO eBook collection
  • Download titles to the app and read even when they’re offline
  • Sync bookmarks and recent position in the same title across mobile devices
  • Customize the reading experience by adjusting font size, brightness, margins, and more
  • Easily return eBooks to your collection when they finish reading
The EBSCO eBooks app is available through the iTunes App Store and Google Play.
You will be required to create a separate EBSCO account in order to use this app.
If you have any questions about the app, please feel free to contact Doug Short at doug.short@cpcc.edu

 

Library Resources

Library Resources: IEEE Periodical Package

 

The library subscribes to the interdisciplinary, top-cited, highly regarded IEEE All Society Periodical Package listing over 170 journals on the subjects of:

  • Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics (Engineering Technology Division),
  • Graphic Design, Graphic Arts & Imaging, Visual Arts,
  • Simulation & Game Development,
  • Architecture,
  •  HVAC,
  • Sustainability Technologies ,
  • Fire Protection and
  •  Health & Information Technology.

These journals can be found on the library website here:  http://researchguides.cpcc.edu/az.php?a=i  or

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/accessinfo.jsp

Please contact Kimberley Balcos if you have any questions.