NSCC Library
Adjacent to the Atrium in the ‘A’ Building
See the library’s calendar for in-person hours of operation. Online database content and eBooks are available 24/7.
The NSCC Library is the best resource available to assist you with the research & knowledge services you need to succeed in your classes.
Helpful Resources

Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to check out a book?
Your current NSCC ID is preferred, but we also accept another photo ID. As long as we can verify that you are who you say you are, we can then bring up your library record using your name.
Can I have food or drink in the library?
Yes and no. If the drink is in a lidded container and you are not seated near a desktop computer, you can. We don’t mind people studying or relaxing with a snack, but computers and food/drink don’t mix!
Where can I return my books?
There are two BOOK DROPS available.
1. In the Atrium (enter through the A10 entrance, the drop box is to the right)
2. Just inside the library doors, in the circulation counter
You can use the Atrium book drop anytime that the College is open. You can use the inside-the-library book drop whenever the library is open.
Where can I pick up my books?
You have two options:
1. During the library’s open hours, you can come to the circulation desk on the first floor of ‘A’ Building
2. Anytime that the College is open, you can pick items up in the green remote locker on the north wall of the Atrium. You will need your student ID badge.
What does “remote service” on Fridays mean?
The circulation desk is not open on Fridays, but library staff works remotely on Friday mornings and can assist you via phone or email. Please email us at library@northweststate.edu or call 419.267.1274
If the library isn’t open, where else can I go to use a computer or print something out?
There are two open computer labs in ‘A’ Building, one in the Learning Lounge (A103) and one on the second floor, just outside of the technology help desk in A223. These labs are open during the building’s open hours, and both areas contain computers and a printer. You can print using your PaperCut login.
Hours
Research Databases
NOTE: For some databases, there are two hyperlinks. The first link, which is the name of the database, is for use when you are on NSCC’S campus or otherwise using an NSCC-associated wi-fi/internet network.
The second link, which says “click here for off-campus access,” is for use when you are NOT on NSCC’s campus (in a remote location such as your home, work, or public library) and using another wi-fi/internet network.
If you are unsure of your connection, you can use this link to check.
If there is only one link listed for a database, then it probably requires a username/password for off-campus access. You can obtain this login information within the library resources link in Sakai, or you can email us at library@NorthwestState.edu.
Top Library Databases
- Academic Search Complete
- America’s News
- Oxford Reference Online
- Facts on File: Issues &Controversies
- For off-campus access, you will need a username and password. Please email us at library@NorthwestState.edu or look within the Sakai Research & Writing Support page to obtain this information.
- Films on Demand
- For off-campus access, you will need a username and password. Please email us at library@NorthwestState.edu or look within the Sakai Research & Writing Support page to obtain this information.
Academic-Specific Databases
Nursing & Allied Health
General Reference
Business & Public Services
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