TCC Libraries Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I cite a resource in MLA format?
• How do I cite a resource in APA format?
• How do I renew a book?
• How do I access the Library databases?
• Does the library have current textbooks available for check out?
• If I am not a Tarrant County College student can I still check out books?
• Will the Tarrant County College libraries proctor an exam?
• How do I find Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles?
• How do I find Literary Criticism in the databases?
• How can I get a free trial of PowerPoint for my home computer?
• Where can I find tutorials or training to help me use the library?

• How do I cite a resource in MLA format?
  http://lib-serv.tccd.edu/nelib/MLA.pdf [pdf]


• How do I cite a resource in APA format?
  http://lib-serv.tccd.edu/faculty/selib/Sites/APAcitations.pdf [pdf]


• How do I renew a book?
  
  1. Go to: http://library.tccd.edu
  2. Click on Library Catalog
  3. Click on Login
  4. Login following onscreen instructions
  5. Click on Patron
  6. Scroll down the page to see your Checked out items.
  7. To renew a charged item, click in the Renew? check box beside the item and then click the Renew Items button. To uncheck the Renew? check boxes, click the Reset button.


• How do I access the Library databases?
  
  1. Go to http://library.tccd.edu
  2. Click on Databases
  3. The Databases are organized into subject categories, click on the category you wish to search.
  4. To see a description of the database, click on the round dot to the left of the database name or click
  5. Click on the Database name.
  6. Login according to the onscreen instructions.


• Does the library have current textbooks available for check out?
  The Tarrant County College Libraries do not carry current classroom textbooks. Textbooks can be obtained at the Tarrant County College bookstores.


• If I am not a Tarrant County College student can I still check out books?
  The Tarrant County College Libraries are open to users from the community. You will need to bring a photo id and fill out a brief form in order to get your community user card.


• Will the Tarrant County College libraries proctor an exam?
  The Tarrant County College libraries do not proctor exams. Call one of the campus libraries to find out which agency on campus will proctor an exam.


• How do I find Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles?
  For Peer Reviewed articles, begin searching in the EBSCOHost or ProQuest databases and be sure to indicate you wish to search only for Peer Reviewed/Scholarly articles in the Search Limits.


• How do I find Literary Criticism in the databases?
  Use the Literature Resource Center database.


• How can I get a free trial of PowerPoint for my home computer?
  A Free Trial of Microsoft Office Products (including PowerPoint) can be downloaded from: http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/standardtrial.mspx
  
  


• Where can I find tutorials or training to help me use the library?
  There are several tutorials available to help with using the TCCD Library catalogs and databases.