LIBRARY ASSISTANCE FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS/OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

Any TTC student, staff, or faculty member can access LRC/Library online resources from any computer with internet access.  When attempting to access our databases from an off-campus location, you will be prompted to enter your barcode number from your student id to verify your affiliation with TTC. Use this library orientation video for help with the library's online resources. NOTE: If you are a distance learner or an online student who does not have a TTC ID, you can still access the library's online databases by entering your student id number in the authentication prompt when you select a database.  If you are not sure what your student id number is, contact the library. TROUBLE SHOOTING: If you are having problems accessing our databases, check your computer's pop-up blocker and cookies settings. For more information on how to change your settings, see our Troubleshooting Access to Library Databases page. Or contact a librarian for additional help.

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LOCATING BOOKS Use the "Quick Book Search" option or the "books" link on the library's home page to seach for items in the online catalog.  For tips on using the online catalog, view our “Using TTC’s Online Library Catalog” video. Electronic books can be found in the NetLibrary database on the databases/articles page.  NetLibrary provides online access to books from any computer.  To access electronic books from an off-campus location, you will have to create a free account with NetLibrary.    The library also allows you to request books from other libraries free of charge, through Interlibrary Loan and PASCAL Delivers. As a TTCstudent, you are also able to check books out from any academic Charleston County library.  If you have any questions about locating books, contact a librarian for help.

FINDING JOURNAL, MAGAZINE, AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES The library provides online access to journal, magazine, and newspaper articles through its online databases.  Use the tutorials page for instructions on using databases to find research information.  Online database searching tips:  Limit your search to "full-text" articles only. Try different variations and combinations of keywords. Use specific keywords or phrases. You can request articles from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. If you have any questions about finding articles, contact a librarian for help.  Or watch this library orientation video for additional help with finding articles.

ONLINE REFERENCE MATERIAL For general reference resources, use the CredoReference database or Gale Virtual Reference Library database.