Student, Faculty and Staff

In order to check out library material, you will need your validated Student, Faculty or Staff Identification Card (ID). For more information call (915) 831-7057.

Computers

Computers are for online catalog, online database research and WEB research only and should not be used for chatting and/or as a study area. Please be considerate of others when using our computers. Computers are available everyday we are open and are shut off 15 minutes before closing. Please remember that Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. EPCC students and employees always have priority use to computers. For more information call (915) 831-7040.

Circulation Policy

Books 3 weeks
Audio-Visual 1 week
Fines 25 cents per day per material
25 cents per hour per material
For more information call (915) 831-7057

Lost Materials

Lost material must be reported to the circuation staff immediatley. There will be a $10.00 processing fee for material lost plus the cost of the book. If you lose library material, please notify us, so we can help you search for the book and avoid overwhelming fines. For more information call (915) 831-7057.

Online Databases

Search the online Databases for articles in magazines, journals and newspapers. Some online databases are Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), Newsbank, Newsfile, Electric Library, Info trac Health Reference Center, SIRS Researcher. Bring a formatted disk, flash drive or a 3 1/2 floppy to download the information you retrieve from our database. An individual can also e-mail or print full-text articles with citations. Ask a librarian how you can access the online databases on campus or from home. For more information call (915) 831-7040.

Distance Learning and Extension Services

Request services to off-campus and distance learning sites by calling (915) 831-7040.

Reserves

Instructors may place assigned material, such as books, articles and/or videos in the "On Reserve" located at the circulation desk. This material may not leave the library, unless specified by the instructor. For more information call (915) 831-7056.

Interlibrary Loans

If the material is not owned by the El Paso Community College libraries, a librarian can initiate an interlibrary loan request. There is a waiting period of approximately three weeks for material to arrive. For more information call (915) 831-7040.

Photocopies

Coin and copy card operated photocopiers are available at each library. Copies cost 10 cents with a copy (Venda) card. The card costs are $1.00 or $5.00--you can add $ to cards when needed. For more information call (915) 831-7056.

Printing

Printing is available at the Library. Each copy is 5 cents each with a venda card. Venda cards may be purchased from our venda card machine for the price of $1.00 or $5.00. Stop by our library and ask one of our library team members for assistance.