LCSC Library

You can search for articles from scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications on a variety of topics or subject areas using the databases from our Journals, Newspapers and Indexes page.

Students, staff, faculty and guests can conduct research at the library using our databases anytime during our normal working hours using our public access computer stations or from any computer or laptop (personal or owned by LCSC) physically on campus.

In order to access the library’s databases from off campus, you’ll be prompted to enter an ID and password. Your ID will be your first initial, middle initial and last name and your password will be your birth date (in numbers only format, for example: March 8 1987 would be entered at 030887). If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact an Information Librarian at 208.792.2236

Access email

There are computers available on the first floor near the Information Desk as well as the Information Commons Technology Lounge that you can use to access your email. Computer access in the Information Commons Technology Lounge requires your Warrior One card.

Check out library materials

In order to check out materials at the library, you’ll need to take the item and your LCSC Warrior One card to one of our friendly staff at the circulation desk, and they will check it out for you. Distance students can request materials to be sent directly to their home using our online form for requesting materials or by calling 208.792.2236.

Find a book in the library

Go to the LCSC library catalog and type in the title, author or subject of the book you’re looking for. Choose LCSC Library from the dropdown menu at the right to limit your search to only items here at LCSC. For help, you can always call or email our Information Librarians at 208.792.2236 or refdesk@lcsc.edu.

Find materials in other libraries

The LCSC library shares materials with the U of I library, U of I Law library and the NIC Molstead library. To search materials at all the libraries go to the LCSC library catalog. Type in the title or subject of the item. Check to make sure the Quick Limit box to the right of the search box says “none”, or use the dropdown menu to choose the name of the library you want. Click on the Search box when done. For help, please call our Information Librarians at 208.792.2236

Find a journal article

Our journal articles are available in print, online, or in both formats. Articles available only in print can be found on the first and second floor of the library and are shelved alphabetically by the title of the journal the article is found in. Online articles are found in our databases, which are arranged by subject on our Journals, Newspapers, Indexes page.

Learn more about searching for journal articles using our online databases (link sentence to “accessing databases”)

Find materials my instructor has on reserve

Go to the library’s home page at http://www.lcsc.edu/library. On the left hand side of the page, click “Reserves”, then choose “print reserves” to find out what materials are here in the library for you to check out. Or, click on “e-reserves” to find out what materials you can view online from home. When using the e-reserves pages from an off-campus computer, you’ll need to login to the page using your first initial, middle initial and last name as your login ID and your birth date in six digit format (March 8 1987 would be entered at 030887) as your password. For questions about using the e-reserve system, please call our circulation department at 208.792.2396

Find what items the library has on a particular subject

You can go to our easy to use Research Tools pages. Scroll through the list to find the subject you’re looking for. Click on the subject name to view different types of resources about that particular topic, from online reference books to databases and websites.

Get a library card

Your LCSC Warrior One card is also your library card. If you are an LCSC student, staff, or faculty member and you don’t have an LCSC Warrior One card go to the SUB Information Desk to get yours. If you are not an LCSC student, you can use your local library’s VALNet library card to check out items from our library, as long as your account is clear of any fines or fees.

Distance students can get an LCSC Warrior One card by filling out our online registration form.

Renew materials

You can now renew your library materials online! Just go to our library catalog and click on the grey “Patron” button at the top of the screen. LCSC students, faculty and staff can enter the barcode on the back of their Warrior One cards, and guests can enter the card number from their public library ValNet card. Then type in your last name and click login. Check the box next to the item you’d like to renew, and click the “Renew Items” button at the bottom of the screen.

If you have any questions about the process or need troubleshooting information, please call the Library at 208.792.2396.

Request an item from a different library

Before you request an item, make sure you’re set up with a library account. For more information about setting up a library account contact the Circulation Desk at 208.792.2396. To request an item you can do the following:

1. Go to the LCSC library and fill out an Interlibrary loan form (located at the Circulation and Information Desks).
2. Fill out a materials request form online, or from the library’s website, click on “Forms for Requesting Materials”
3. Request materials directly from our library catalog (link to request an item from a different library)

Required Course Textbooks and Interlibrary Loan

Though we understand that textbook prices are especially high, the LCSC Library is unable to borrow
required class textbooks via Interlibrary Loan. Why?

●   Few libraries purchase textbooks. Textbook collections are usually reserved for campus-use
     only and are not loaned to other libraries.

●   You would only get to keep a textbook borrowed through Interlibrary Loan for 2-3 weeks.
     Loan due dates are set by the lending library, not by the LCSC Library.

Failure to return items when due can lead to:

● You would be charged by the lending library for the full cost of the book PLUS a processing fee.

● Your access to Interlibrary Loan and all LCSC Library privileges would be suspended until the item is
returned and/or any fees charged by the lending library are paid.

● Your grades, class registration, transcripts, and graduation would be blocked until the item is returned
and/or any fees charged by the lending library are paid.

Study Rooms

The library has 6 study rooms: 2 on the first floor and 4 on the second floor that are available students on a first come first serve basis, though priority is given to groups of two or more. You can also get comfortable and work at one of the many tables and seating areas on both the first and second floor.

Typing papers

There are computers on the first floor near the Information Desk as well as the Information Commons Technology Lounge with Microsoft Office products that you can use to type up your papers or other homework assignments.

Using cell phones in the library

Cell phone usage is allowed on the first floor of the library and in the building lobby.

Research Help

Access the library's Databases

You can search for articles from scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications on a variety of topics or subject areas using the databases on our Journals, Newspapers and Indexes page .

Find a book in the library

Find items the library has on a particular subject

Find a journal article

Learn more about searching for journal articles using our online databases (link sentence to “accessing databases”)

Get help using library materials

Our friendly librarians will be happy to answer your questions anytime via email at refdesk@lcsc.edu, by phone at 208.792.2236 or in person during the following hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:00a-5:00p
Friday 10:00a - 4:30p

Search the Lewiston Morning Tribune

The Library's public access computer have access to the current online editions of the Lewiston Morning Tribune and its archive of articles dating from 1989. If you have a paper subscription to the Lewiston Morning Tribune, you too can set up your own account to view the online archive from home at no additional cost by calling 208.743.9411.

Articles from 1893 to the present are available in the Library in microfilm format and can be printed out using our microfilm reader/printers for 10 cents per page. The machine takes dimes only.

Technology

Access email

There are computers available on the first floor near the Information Desk as well as the Information Commons Technology Lounge that you can use to access your email. Computer access in the Information Commons Technology Lounge requires your Warrior One card.

Ask a librarian for help

Our friendly librarians will be happy to answer your questions anytime via email at refdesk@lcsc.edu, by phone at 208.792.2236 or in person during the following hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and 6:30-8:00
Friday 10:00-4:30
Sunday 6:00-9:00

Computers with internet access

The library has computers with internet access on the first floor that are reserved for research on .org, .gov and .edu sites. All other .com sites besides LC email will be blocked. Internet access to any sites for research or non-research use can be found in the Information Commons Technology Lounge.

Laptops to check out

The library has laptops you can borrow that are available at the following times:

1. Before 12:00pm Monday-Friday; must be returned the same day by 12:00pm
2. After 2:00pm Monday-Saturday; must be returned by 12:00pm the next day
3. After 4:00pm on Sunday; must be returned by 12:00pm Monday

For more information please call the library at 208.792.2396

Printers, Photocopiers and Scanners

The library has three black and white photocopiers: two on the first floor and one on the second floor. Printouts can be made from the library computers, or from the computers in the Information Commons Technology Lounge that are both located on the first floor. Each printout or photocopied page is $.10 and can be paid using cash or your Warrior ID card.
There is also a color printer and scanner available in the Information Commons Technology Lounge available to students for $.50 cents/page.

Typing papers

There are computers on the first floor near the Information Desk as well as the Information Commons Technology Lounge that you can use to type up your papers or other homework assignments.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless internet access is available free throughout the library and across the LCSC campus. Simply bring your laptop or other wireless device and connect to our network!

Library Online

Access class reserve materials online

Go to the library’s home page at http://www.lcsc.edu/library. On the left hand side of the page, click “Reserves”, then choose “print reserves” to find out what materials are here in the library for you to check out. Or, click on “e-reserves” to find out what materials you can view online from home. When using the e-reserves pages from an off-campus computer, you’ll need to login to the page using your Warrior ID as your username and your birth date (in six digit format, for example: March 8 1987 would be entered at 030887). For questions about using the e-reserve system, please call our circulation department at 208.792.2396

Access the library's databases

You can search for articles from scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications on a variety of topics or subject areas using the databases on our Journals, Newspapers and Indexes page .

Ask a librarian for help

Books to take your mind off homework

We have a collection of fiction books to please many different tastes. Pick up one from our Browsing Collection located on our first floor (by the copy machines) and in the reading nook (behind the elevator).

Renewing materials

You can now renew your library materials online! Just go to our library catalog and click on the grey “Patron” button at the top of the screen. LCSC students, faculty and staff can enter the barcode on the back of their Warrior One cards, and Community Patrons can enter the card number from their public library ValNet card. Then type in your last name and click login. Check the box next to the item you’d like to renew, and click the “Renew Items” button at the bottom of the screen.

If you have any questions about the process or need troubleshooting information, please call the Library at 208.792.2396.

Request an item from a different library

Before you request an item, make sure you’re set up with a library account (link to how to get a card). For more information about setting up a library account contact the Circulation Desk at 208.792.2396. To request an item you can do the following:

1. Go to the LCSC library and fill out an Interlibrary loan form (located at the Circulation and Information Desks).
2. Fill out a materials request form online, or from the library’s website, click on “Forms for Requesting Materials”
3. Request materials directly from our library catalog (link to request an item from a different library)

Search for journal articles online

You can search for articles from scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications on a variety of topics and subject areas using the databases on our Journals, Newspapers and Indexes page.

In order to access the library’s databases from off campus, you’ll be prompted to enter an ID and password. Your ID will be your Warrior ID and your password will be your birth date (numbers only! March 8 1987 would be entered at 030887). If you have trouble, please contact an information librarian at 208.792.2236.

LCSC Library website is maintained by Lynne Bidwell, Lbidwell@lcsc.edu, 208-792-2438
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