HWC Library Newsletter: April 2025: Home

Visit the HWC Library's homepage to access online resources and services and to learn more about what the HWC Library can offer.

Librarians are available via chat during the fall semester. Chat hours are: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 8 pm; Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The chat box feature will open on the lower right corner of any library page including the main CCC Libraries information page.

On the HWC Library homepage, you can also chat with a librarian by clicking on the blue "Chat With A Librarian" button on the left side of the page.

HWC Library is pleased to announce that students may soon borrow Chromebooks from the library take home!  

Brought to you by a generous grant from Senator Richard Durbin’s office, these devices are available for 28-day checkout periods. Wherever you have access to WiFi, you will be able to access Brightspace, online course materials, library databases, and the Google Drive office suite. You can also access your Zoom courses, but must first download the free Zoom for Chromebook app from Google Play.

If you need your Chromebook beyond the 28-day period, you can simply renew your checkout at the library. If not, return it and the library staff will do a factory reset to protect your privacy.

• Know Your Rights & Resources - City of Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant & Refugee Rights
• Conozca Sus Derechos y Recursos - City of Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant & Refugee Rights
• Office of the Mayor - City of Chicago - Know Your Rights Resources
• Office of Immigrant, Migrant & Refugee Rights Website - City of Chicago

Take a look at our previous newsletters for any information you might have missed.

You can now manage your library account by clicking on the Sign In link at the top right corner of the online catalog search page. Log in with your CCC credentials (the same username and password you use for your other CCC accounts). Once logged in, you can: view the items you have checked out and their due dates; renew books; view any book requests you have placed; view any fines or blocks on your account; views searches; view any search results you have saved (pinned). Have questions or need help accessing your account? Come by the library and speak with a librarian!

Schedule Library Instruction (for HWC faculty)

Schedule a Research Consultation (for all HWC community)

Suggest a Purchase (for all HWC community)

Request an Interlibrary Loan (for all HWC community)

Request a Video for Online Viewing (for HWC faculty)

Faculty Publications (for HWC faculty)

Take a break and join us for movies in the library! Not able to make it? All of the movies are available through Kanopy on the A - Z list of databases found on the HWC Library's website.

All films will be screened at noon in 501K inside the library.

April 9 - The Blue Caftan (running time: 2hr 2m)

April 16 - Alam (running time: 1h 49m)

April 23 - Arab Blues (running time: 1h 28m)

Look for the pop-up library (Ask A Librarian!) on the first floor from 10:00AM to 1:00PM and at College-wide events on the following dates:

Tuesday, 4/1

Connect with us on Instagram @hwc_library for news and information about resources, events, and more at the HWC Library.