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Faculty FAQs


Here you'll find instructors' frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the MHCC Library.

If you don't see your question in this list, you can always contact your Subject Librarian.

Click here for "MHCC Web 101," short video demonstrations of the MHCC web spaces.


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Articles about Community College libraries


You can do this too!

Instructors, you can turn any search in an EBSCOhost database into an RSS feed (like the one above) to embed an always up to date list of articles in your MyMHCC portal or your WebCT course.

Click here for a step-by-step tutorial.

Books and videos ...
Search the MHCC Library Catalog for books, DVDs and other materials at the MHCC Library. We encourage you to contact your Subject Librarian to suggest new materials for the MHCC Library collection.

Use the Summit Catalog to search for and request materials at over 30 college libraries in the Pacific NW. Items arrive at the MHCC Library within three school days.
Free delivery from other libraries! (.pdf, 89K)
Learn more about using the Summit Catalog or our Interlibrary Loan service to request books, videos, and articles from other libraries.
New Books (Winter 2008) (.xls, 19K)
Check out our newest books!
Articles ...
MHCC faculty have access to over sixty databases containing articles published in scholarly journals, newspapers and magazines.

For help accessing databases from off-campus, click here.
Internet Research Strategies (.pdf, 316K)
Learn tips for improving your searches on the Web and in library databases.
Subject Guide to Print Periodicals (.pdf, 290K)
Choose a subject to browse all of the MHCC Library's print periodicals in that subject area.
Print periodicals ...
The MHCC Library subscribes to many print format versions of many magazines, newspapers, and academic journals. You'll find these in the Library's Periodicals Room, near the exit.

You can search for a specific title, or browse one of our guides to print periodicals:
A-Z Guide to Print Periodicals (.pdf, 147K)
Browse an A-Z list of all of the print periodicals in the MHCC Library.
Subject Guide to Print Periodicals (.pdf, 290K)
Choose a subject to browse all of the MHCC Library's print periodicals in that subject area.
MHCC Web 101: A Users' Guide
The MHCC web spaces can be pretty confusing, especially when you're new to the College. Here you'll find video demonstrations for frequently asked questions about mhcc.edu and MyMHCC.

If you'd like to suggest an additional topic, please contact librarian Anna Johnson.

MHCC Web 101:
How do I find a list of my textbooks? (.swf, 3228K)
Video demonstration of a search for required course materials at the Mt Hood Community College bookstore website.
Where is my classroom? (.swf, 3075K)
Video demonstration of a search for a classroom location at the Mt Hood Community College website.
Where is my online class content? (.swf, 3552K)
Video demonstration of accessing online class content at Mt Hood Community College.
How do I register for classes? (.swf, 3041K)
Video demonstration of registering for classes using the Mt Hood Community College portal, MyMHCC.
How can I contact my instructor? (.swf, 2853K)
Video demonstration of a search for an instructor's contact information at the Mt Hood Community College website.
Where is my instructor's office? (.swf, 2915K)
Video demonstration of a search for an instructor's office using the Mt Hood Community College website.
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