Library Services

Reference Services

The Hartfield Library staff provides basic reference services to all students, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the community in HCC's three-county service region of Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties (KY). Some requests for information may require a reasonable time period in order to obtain needed information and therefore, not all requests can be handled immediately. Outside libraries and agencies may have to be contacted in order to fill the request.

Interlibrary Loan Request

What are Interlibrary Loans?

Interlibrary loans (ILLs) are materials loaned between libraries. Usually these materials are books or articles. Only rarely do libraries loan out audio-visual materials. If you need an item that we do not have at HCC, we will contact other libraries to see if they will loan it to you.

The speed and cost of ILL requests vary from library to library. Most libraries do not charge fees for ILL items, although a few do. (KCTCS libraries do not charge ILL fees.) Requests typically are sent and received in about 3-5 working days, though sometimes it may take a little longer.

How can I request items through ILL? 

You may request ILL items either by filling out an "Interlibrary Loan Request Form" at the library or by making an electronic request. ILL request forms are available at the Circulation and Reference desks.

Simply fill in the appropriate information and be sure to identify the material you want delivered.

Want to know more about library or tutor services? 

Visit us, or give us a call at 270-831-9767, or email us at HenCCLibrary@kctcs.edu.  If you are an instructor and would like a class demonstration, please fill out and submit this form.