Photo IDs and Library Cards
An ACC Library Card is required to check out materials. Your ACC photo ID serves as your library card. To get your photo ID, Students, Faculty and Staff can fill out the form on this page and schedule an appointment by clicking the link at the bottom of the page or by calling 336-506-4286.
Once you have received your ID, you must activate your card by visiting the library or you can fill out the online library card registration form here.
Print Materials
To find only print materials in the library such as books and DVDs, search the library catalog here.
Electronic Resource
For electronic resources and databases, log in to the library database menu here using your Self Service credentials.
E-books
For more information on e-books, visit our e-book guide here.
Checking out Materials
An ACC Library Card is required to check out materials. There is a checkout limit of 10 items at any time. Books and audiobooks may be checked out for 30 days. DVDs may be checked out for 7 days and are limited to two at a time.
The ACC Library does not charge overdue fines for late materials. If an item is lost or damaged, the cost of replacing the item plus a $5.00 processing fee will be charged.
Request Materials from Other Libraries?
Requesting Materials from Other Libraries
ACC students may request and borrow materials from the 30 other libraries within the North Carolina Community Colleges Evergreen Library System. Holds can be placed through the catalog or at the library.
Books not available through the NC Community College combined catalog system may be available through OCLC from other libraries in the United States and beyond. To request materials contact the library by phone at 336.506.4116 or e-mail us at lrc@alamancecc.edu.
The library is also in agreement with several area libraries which allows students, faculty, and staff the privilege of borrowing certain items from those libraries in person by presenting their ACC Library card. This agreement is known as TALA (Triad Academic Library Association). In order to borrow items from the TALA libraries, the ACC student, faculty, or staff member must be in good standing with the ACC Library, otherwise they will not be allowed to check out. Good standing means that the patron in question currently has no overdue items, fines, or fees associated with their account. The lending library must first call ACC Library to confirm the status of the patron in question. Lending privileges vary by library and all items must be returned to the lending library. For more information on TALA, visit the website here.
Textbook Reserves
Reserve items include course materials provided to the library by your instructors. These can include the course textbook, videos, and other items. Please keep in mind that not all instructors place items for every class on reserve, therefore we do not carry textbooks for all classes. Items are typically only available for use in the library, but loan periods for each item may vary depending on limits set by the instructors.
Searching the Databases
The library now offers Summon, a discovery tool that allows you to search all the available databases through one single search box. You can access that here or use the search box on the home page.
You may still access each database individually through NC Live or through the database menu.
Using the Study Rooms
The library currently has one large study room available for up to 12 individuals and three smaller study rooms for up to 4 individuals. Use of the group study rooms requires the presence of two or more individuals.
All rooms must be reserved ahead of time at the circulation desk for up to two hours at a time.
There is also a quiet study room available if you want to work alone.
Research Assistance
The library is here to help you with your research. Ask at the desk, call us at 336.506.4116 or e-mail us at lrc@alamancecc.edu.
The library also offers one on one research consultations for more in depth assistance. For more information on what these involve and how to schedule one click here.
Using the Library Computers
The library has four computer workstations available to students, faculty, staff, and the community to use. You must log in with your Self Service credentials to access the computer. Community users may use a guest login. During busy times, the library reserves the right to give precedence to those using the computers for school work over personal use.
Printing
The printing system at ACC is currently being updated.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
ACC-OpenACCess is available to the general public without a password and requires authentication via your web browser.