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HCTC Library Orientation and Research Guide: START HERE

This guide is meant to help HCTC library users locate and use library resources and aid them in their research.

How to Use This Guide

Take the PRE-TEST BEFORE clicking on the rest of the tabs in this guide. 

Access the tabs in the following order:

  1. Choose Your Topic
  2. Find Your Sources
  3. Evaluate Your Sources
  4. Write Your Research Paper
  5. Cite Your Sources

On each tab, there is a:

  • Lesson: a short explanation of important concepts and terms for the step in the research process.
  • Scenario: an example of what the step in the research process will look like in a classroom.
  • Try It Quiz or Activity: an interactive activity or 1-2 question quiz putting the lesson into practice.
  • Summary: a recap of the lesson and activity.
  • Bonus Content: Video tutorials, infographics, and links to helpful websites.

Completely read and answer every question in each box on each tab before moving on to the next.

Complete the POSTTEST AFTER going through the tabs in the order listed above.

Welcome!

Stephens Library

Exterior facade of Jolly Classroom Center on HCTC Campus

Stephens Library Located Inside the Jolly Classroom Center

Circulation desk located within the Stephens Library front entrance

Circulation Desk

Computers arranged against the wall for public and student access

Public Computers

Private study carrels with partitions arranged in groups

Study Carrels for Private Study

Books contained in the main section of shelves called the stacks.

Book Stacks

Fall 2025 Hours

  

Monday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Special Closings:
September 1, 2025-Labor Day

September 5, 2025-Staff Development

October 10, 2025-Fall Break

November 6, 2025-Staff Development

November 27-28, 2025-Thanksgiving

December 19, 2025 (12:00 pm)-January 2, 2026-Winter Break

*Hours are subject to change

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Hours and closings at the Stephens Library MAY be posted through the SUMMER outside our regular hours as we undergo improvements.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
-Stephens Library Staff

 

Fall 2025 Hours

  

Monday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Special Closings:

September 1, 2025-Labor Day

September 5, 2025-Staff Development

October 10, 2025-Fall Break

November 6, 2025-Staff Development

November 27-28, 2025-Thanksgiving

December 19, 2025 (12:00 pm)-January 2, 2026-Winter Break

*Hours are subject to change

Lees College Campus Library

Exterior facade of Library Science Building on Lees College Campus

Lees College Library Located on the First Floor of the Library Science Building

Circulation Desk

Entry Seating with Print Periodicals

Library Classroom with Public Computer Stations (Check for Reserved Signs)

Lower Level, First Floor With Computers, Print Station, and Mobile Device Charging Station

Main Collection

Downstairs Kentucky/Appalachian Collection

Dewey Collection (Older Editions)