Integrated Reading and Writing Workshop Library Tutorial

Note: Not all subscription resources available through the library can be searched in the MCTC Search box above. Head to our AtoZ library resource page to see a full list of online collections to support your research needs! As always, reach out to the library staff with help finding sources! Visit this page to schedule help. 

Below are the borrowing and lending policies for MCTC Libraries. 

• Students must present their Photo ID/Library card to check out library materials.
• Books may be requested to be picked up at each campus library by using the "Get It" option in the item record through the MCTC Library Search tool. 
• If students are unable to make it to campus, they may request that library materials be mailed to them. See the form above for more information! 
• Students may check out 6 items in total at a time.
• Books check out for four weeks at a time. Renewals are for 14 additional days. 
• Overdue notices will be sent by e-mail to students to KCTCS e-mail accounts.
• If any material is lost, the replacement fee will be $30 for books.
• All library patrons will be assessed replacement costs if library material is returned damaged, regardless of when the material was returned.
• A financial HOLD will be placed on a student's record for library materials that have gone to lost status. Books become lost 14 days after the due date. Replacement costs must be paid at the campus Business Office. Any fines accrued while a book is overdue will be waived if the material is returned in good condition. 

The MCTC Libraries each have different kinds of resources for you to check out for both research and entertainment!  

All campus libraries provide:

• Access to more than 400,000 e-books
• Access to thousands of e-journals
• Children's books
• Graphic novels
• Reference materials such as dictionaries and handbooks (some may not check out)
• Local newspapers

The Maysville Campus Library also houses the following collections:

• Adult Easy Reading
• Young Readers Books
• Kentuckiana (Kentucky-related literature and historical materials)

To check out library materials, we now have additional options for getting the books and articles you need (excluding reserve materials)! 

• As always, you can visit your campus library and get assistance from the library staff to select the library materials you need!
• You can request library books be pulled for you and picked up at your home campus! You can do this by locating the item(s) you want in Primo and then choosing the "Get It" option, then "Request" to choose the campus you want to pick up from and to provide other information with library staff.
• You can request materials be mailed to your home! Complete the form "Request for mailed library materials" to initiate a request. 
• You can borrow materials from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service! To request items not available at MCTC campus libraries, complete the form here. Be sure to plan ahead since ILL materials usually take about a week to arrive for pickup at your campus library!