Distance Learning Library Services

Brunswick Community College Library provides support to students enrolled in every curriculum course regardless of delivery method. Students and faculty involved in Distance Education are encouraged to contact the library staff for assistance. Distance Learning students are welcome to use the campus library. Library resources and services are offered to students who do not have ready access to campus.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  How do I contact the library? How do I ask reference questions or get help with my research?

How do I search the library online catalog remotely?

The library catalog can be found at this URL address http://louise.nccommunitycolleges.edu . (For more information about online catalog and how to search)

How do I obtain a library card?

Students enrolled in a curriculum course on campus must come by the library and have a College Photo ID card made. This card is used for access to the Library. Students enrolled in a distance learning course, not attending a class on campus, and living outside of Brunswick County , can request a Distance Learning Student Library Card to use for access to library resources and services. This form asks for certain personal information necessary for identity verification. If you are uncomfortable submitting this information electronically, a printable form is available. It may be filled out and mailed to the address on the form.

How do I check out books?

Students enrolled in a distance learning course, not attending a class on campus, and living outside of Brunswick County , may use this form to borrow books from the Brunswick Community College Library.

You may request up to three (3) books. The loan is for three (3) weeks from the time you receive the book. Please be sure to note any information that would assist in the delivery of the books to you.

This form asks for certain personal information necessary for identity verification and delivery of the books. If you are uncomfortable submitting this information electronically, a printable form is available. It may be filled out and mailed to the address on the form.

How do I find periodical articles?

Periodicals are the most reliable source of current information for research projects and other assignments. NC LIVE is a gateway to a variety of information databases including those that offer access to periodical articles. For more information on periodical research click here.

How do I access NCLIVE from off campus?

  The NC LIVE web address is www.nclive.org . You'll be asked to choose your institution and give a valid password. Students enrolled in a distance learning course, not attending a class on campus, and living outside of Brunswick County , can request a password for remote access to NC LIVE. This form asks for certain personal information necessary for identity verification. If you are uncomfortable submitting this information electronically, a printable form is available. It may be filled out and mailed to the address on the form.

The NC LIVE password changes in January and August of each year. You will need to request a new password at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semester.