RCC Library Information

If you are unable to find a book in the RCC Library, use the drop-down menu in the catalog to select "CCLINC Libraries".

This will show the holdings of the Community College Libraries in NC Consortium (CCLINC), which you can borrow from by "placing a hold".

To borrow a book from CCLINC or if you want an RCC Library book that is checked out, use the following steps in the catalog:

1. Click on the book title.
2. Click "Place Hold" (first link in the box on the right of the book title).
3. In the "Log In" box, enter "Barcode number on Student ID". For help, email library@randolph.edu (opens in a new window).
4. The book title will display. Leave "Pickup Library" as RANDOLPH.
5. Click "Place Hold". 
6. A box will appear with a "Success" confirmation.
7. Click "OK".

• You will be notified via RCC email as soon as the book is ready for you to pick up.
• There is no charge to borrow books from other CCLINC libraries.
• It may take 1-3 weeks to receive the requested book.

Community borrowers are limited to two hold requests through CCLINC at a time. 

Can't find the book you need in CCLINC? Use the Interlibrary Loan Request - Book online form (opens in a new window) to request that we find it for you elsewhere.

If you are looking for an item not owned by RCC Library or CCLINC, please fill out the appropriate interlibrary loan (ILL) request form below. There is a limit of 5 interlibrary loan (ILL) requests at a time per student.

ILL Article Request

Articles requested via interlibrary loan (ILL) may or may not be available for borrowing.

ILL Book Request

Books requested by interlibrary loan (ILL) may or may not be available for borrowing. 

It can take up to 1-3 weeks for interlibrary loan (ILL) requests to be processed. Students will be notified if the item they have requested is unavailable, or once the requested item arrives.

There is no charge for borrowing interlibrary loan (ILL) materials; however, students are financially responsible for lost or damaged books.

If you have any questions about the ILL process, please email library@randolph.edu

You can schedule time for personalized, one-on-one research assistance with an RCC Librarian.

We suggest one 30-minute session for basic help with finding books or a few resources, or schedule a full hour for more in-depth projects and an expanded selection of sources.

• NOTE: When you click the link below, by default the form opens to the Student ID appointment form. Please scroll down and click the Book a Librarian box before making your appointment. 

Librarians provide course-related library instruction on request. This instruction focuses on helping students learn information-seeking and evaluation skills relevant to a particular course. To learn more about the library's information literacy objectives and student learning outcomes, see the Information Literacy Program guide (opens in a new window).

• Librarians provide instruction in a classroom or as a Course Librarian (opens in a new window) in Moodle. Contact the Instructional Services Librarian, Andrea Chase, by e-mail, submit the form, or call 336-633-0204 to schedule library instruction.

• Librarians are available to collaborate with faculty to design assignments that provide students with an opportunity to practice and refine their information literacy skills.

• Faculty and students may Book a Librarian (opens in a new window) for assistance in exploring library resources and improving their information-seeking skills.

Types of Library Instruction Topics

Search Strategy Techniques
Learn about keywords, using Boolean operators, search tips & tricks, and the importance of synonyms.

Library Catalog / Interlibrary Loan
How to search for books in RCC Library, other CCLINC libraries, and how to request that books be sent to RCC Library.

Database Tutorials
Learn basic and advanced searching methods. Please allot 15min per database.

Popular and Scholarly Sources
Teaches students to distinguish between these periodicals and how each can be useful when researching.

Evaluating Websites
Covers the basics of evaluation and real-world practice of evaluation techniques.

Library Tour
Acquaints the students with library resources and policies. Optional: have students find print resources on their research topics.

Research 101 is a self-paced, online course of five lessons that cover how to:

• Choose a research topic and use it to create a research question.
• Develop a research strategy.
• Conduct ongoing research to refine your research question.
• Analyze and review your sources.
• Use information effectively by synthesizing and citing your sources.

Research 101 is located on a research guide on the library's website. You can access it here: Research 101 (opens in a new window)

There is a 30-question cumulative quiz to take at the conclusion of the course. It is located on a Google Form.

• Instructors, please contact the Instructional Services Librarian, Andrea Chase, to receive a unique quiz link for your class.
• Once your class has completed the quiz, she will email you a spreadsheet of their responses and scores.