Frequently Asked Questions

Books – 3 weeks

Reference & Special Collections are for in-library use only.  

Email Amy Sullivan at amy.sullivan@kctcs.edu or call 270-534-3171 

Information about the current and past One Book Read selections can be found at www.onebookread.com

 

From the library’s home page, Click on Find Resources. Under Databases A-Z, click the drop-down arrow to display an alphabetical list of databases. Select a database and hit Go.    Some teachers require you to search a specific database, and this is the best way to do that.

From the library’s home page, Click on Find Resources. Under Databases A-Z, click the drop-down arrow to display an alphabetical list of databases. Select eBook Central (ProQuest) and hit Go. Click Sign In at the top, then choose Create Account. Once you have set up your account, you are ready to do a search. After you have chosen a book, you have the option to read the book online or download the book to your computer. 

Please check with your instructor to find out more information about the library orientation.  Each teacher has different requirements.

ILL is a free service through the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL). When a book or article is not available at Matheson Library, we can borrow it from another library through Interlibrary Loan! It is easy to do. Visit the library, call 270-534-3189 to request, or fill out the interlibrary loan form.  

From the library’s home page in the middle of the page, you will see the library search box.  Simply type a subject into the search box and click Go!  This searches all of our books, articles, and databases on a particular subject. You can limit further by using the ‘’sort by’’ filters on the right side of the results page. A video on using the Library search box is available on our About The Library page of the website.

From the library’s home page, Click on Library Guides. This will take you to a page that lists all of our available Library Guides from A to Z. The library guides are program-, subject-, or class-specific. Click on a guide. Each Library Guide contains multiple tabs (pages) with many resources that will help you in your research. Should you have any questions regarding a particular guide, click on the guide’s Home tab at the top of the page, and use the library contact information located on that page.  

You can find us on the 2nd floor of the Matheson Learning Resource Center (MLC).  Look for the large banner on the brick building that says Library, 2nd floor.   

Students can check out up to 10 items at one time.  

You may view our policies by going to the home page of the library website, selecting About the Library, then choosing Policies, Circulation Policies, under Services and Policies.  

Library books may be returned to any of  the following locations:

1) In the library at the circulation desk
2) The outside book drop box in front of the MLC building next to Room 5.
3) The book drop box in the lobby of the Anderson Technical Building.
4) The book drop box in the lobby of the Barbara M. Veazey Health Sciences Building.

*Please do NOT return equipment (laptops, calculators, or webcams) to the book drop boxes.  Bring these items to the library and give to a staff member.

 

Fall and spring library hours are:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm,
closed Saturdays & Sundays. 

Summer hours from May through July are:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm,
closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

 

Visit the Contact the Library page of the website for a daily calendar of current hours and closings. You can always visit us online from any computer or device.  

To FIND a book at Matheson Library using the online search box.

1. Enter any title or subject in the library search box on the library homepage and hit GO.
2. Click Sign In directly below the search box.
3. To limit to books only in the WKCTC library, click the arrow drop down box at the right of the search box and select Library Catalog - WestKY CTC All, and then double click on the magnifying glass.
4. Note the call number and location of the book and come to the library during our open hours to locate your item. 
5. You might find several related titles on the shelf while you are there or find some other things in the library you are interested in!  Please let a staff member know if you need assistance.  

To CHECK OUT a book at Matheson Library.

1. Bring your photo ID and your student number with the book to the Circulation Desk.
2. The staff will check out your book and let you know when it is due back.

If you have any questions please ask for help at the Circulation Desk or call 270-534-3197.

 

Visit our Services and Policies on the About the Library page, then scroll to “Technology” to learn what you can check out.