Library Resources for Distance Learning Students  Tags: libraries research distance_learning online@hcc brandon_campus dale_mabry_campus ybor_city_campus southshore_campus  

This LibGuide will provide information on Library Resources for Distance Learning Students. You will find helpful pages with information on:

• Books: Search the library catalog for ebooks available to you online as well as books available in the libraries.
• Articles: Search our 90+ databases for magazine/journal/newspaper articles.
• Other online resources: helpful websites, tutorials, videos and more.

Use the tabs above to navigate this LibGuide. First read the HCC ID infomation in the box on the right.

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1. 1. What is the Hawk Card?
   2. Do I need a Hawk Card?
   3. Where do I get a Hawk Card? 
   4. How much does a Hawk Card cost?
   5. I don't have a card yet but I need to log in to the library's online resources...
   6. I'm a new or returning student. How soon can I get my Hawk Card?
   7. I take classes online -  how do I get a Hawk Card?
   8. How do I access the online library resources (LINCCWeb)?
   9. How do I change my PIN number?
   10. I'm having trouble logging in
   11. Is my card automatically valid/activated for library use?
   12. I already have an ID card - does that mean it is valid/activated?

1. What is the Hawk Card?
The Hawk Card is your HCC ID card. Please see the following web page for more information: https://www.onecardgivesback.com/hcc/

2. Do I need a Hawk Card?
Yes, if you are a current HCC student or employee. Along with serving as your HCC identification and providing other college benefits, the ID card is also your library card. The Hawk Card will allow you to check out books, etc. from the library and access online resources. A Hawk Card - activated and loaded with funds - is now required for printing and photocopying.

3. Where do I get a Hawk Card? 
Go to your campus bookstore or the SouthShore library.

4. How much does a Hawk Card cost?
Your first Hawk Card is free. However, if you lose your card there is a replacement fee.

5. I don't have a card yet but I need to log in to the library's online resources.
No problem - fill out and submit the Online Access Request form to get your log-in information. Or contact your HCC campus library. However, be sure to get a physical Hawk Card as soon as possible - it is your official student ID card and much more.

6. I'm a new or returning student. How soon can I get my Hawk Card?
The day after you register. See above, "How do I get a Hawk Card?"

7. I take classes online -  how do I get a Hawk Card?
As a student taking online or web based courses, you can access the online library resources with your student ID#. The PIN is the last 4 digits of your student ID# or SSN (unless you've changed it). If you want a physical Hawk Card visit a campus bookstore or the SouthShore library.  

8. How do I access the online library resources (LINCCWeb)?
Students/employees can access the online library resources with your 7-digit student ID# (or employee ID#). The PIN is the last 4 digits of your student ID# or SSN (unless you've changed it).

9. How do I change my PIN number?  
Access “My Account”. Click on “PIN” to change it. 

10. I'm having trouble logging in 

11. Is my card automatically valid/activated for library use? 
Cards are activated according to the campus carding schedule. If following this event you still have trouble logging on to online library resources, please fill out and submit the Online Access Request form. Or contact your HCC campus library. 

12. I already have an ID card - does that mean it is valid/activated?
Not necessarily. If you have an "old" HCC ID card, you must obtain a Hawk Card. You must be a current, registered student for your Hawk Card to be valid. 

With the Hawk card you can:

• Check out books, etc. from the library
• Use HCC's online research resources 

Access the online resources linked from the HCC Libraries site or directly from LINCCWeb.

1. Input the student ID# from your card.
2. Input the last 4 digits of your ID# for the PIN.
3. To change your PIN access “My Account”. Click on “PIN” to change it.
4. Having trouble logging in? Fill out and submit the Online Access Request form to get your log-in information. Or contact your HCC campus library.

For more information see the Hawk Card/HCC ID LibGuide.

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