The Library supports the academic programs of Roxbury Community College by providing access to books, journal articles, databases, library instruction and reference research. We also provide classroom support by way of reserves, media equipment and book order suggestion forms. We encourage faculty and staff members to use all the services that the library has to offer. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Below is a list of services that are offered for faculty and staff:
A/V equipment loan- LCD projectors, TV's, dvd/VHS players, overhead projectors, camcorders, laptops and more. For more information and form, click here.
Books- You can access our collection through our Online Catalog on the library’s home page. If you have difficulty locating an item, our professional staff will be more than happy to assist you. All faculty and staff may borrow circulating material for one month, which can be renewed. Periodicals can also be taken out for the same length. For more information, click here.
DVD's and video tapes- The library has hundreds of educational videos to help support your class curriculum. These items can be found in the Online Catalog.
Electronic Resources- The Library provides access to over 70 different databases to meet your research needs. Whether your research topic is broad or specific, we have a database to assist you in your research. You can access the databases, both from home and on campus by going to the Library’s homepage and clicking on databases. We will be happy to assist you with searching the databases if you need assistance. These databases are a great resource for both you and your students, give them a try!
Reference Services- The library staff of professional librarians are skilled researchers who are here to help both faculty and students find what they are looking for. If you need help with your own research needs, please make an appointment with
William Hoag, Totsaporn Intarabumrung or Autumn Haag. For more information on the library's Reference service, please click here.
Reserves- The library encourages faculty to place the current class textbook on reserve for student use. For more information, click here.
Inter-Library Loan- Can't find a book, article or movie, let us get it for you. The library has access to libraries throughout the US and Canada. Just fill out the ILL form and the material should arrive within a week or so. For more information and forms, click here.
Material Suggestion Form: If you think that the Library should have material that would be useful to the college, please fill out the book order suggestion form at the help table. We are always looking to improve our collection.
The library classroom is available for class use. Reservations can not be made in advance of one week and library instruction classes have priority.
