The mission of the library is to provide quality services and collections for all publics served by the college. These services include (1) information literacy; (2) collection development; (3) reference and individual research assistance; (4) interlibrary loans; (5) audio-visual services; and (6) Blackboard academic support.
Summer Hours begin on May 28
Fall and spring semester hours will change beginning in the fall semester 2013. Please check the chart below for our new hours.
Hours during breaks and holidays may vary.
General Contact/Questions: hencclibrary@kctcs.edu
Michael Knecht Assistant Dean for Library Services (270) 831-9760
Kevin Reid Assistant Library Director/Reference Librarian (270) 831-9766
Saundra Ross Coordinator of Circulation (270) 831-9760
Lynda Sinnett Library Specialist - Cataloging/ILLs (270) 831-9764
Meredith Yates Library Specialist - Evening Services/Website (270) 831-9830
Are you new to Henderson Community College? Use the map of the Hartfield Library to find your way around. You may also find our printable version helpful.
To borrow items from the library, you must have a valid, bar-coded Henderson Community College library card. To get a library card, a patron must provide a photo ID.
Time Limits on Borrowing for Students and Service Area Patrons
*Service Area Patrons are allowed to have three (3) items per person checked-out at a time. Renewals: There is a one-time renewal per item, after which the material must be shelved for two working days before the patron can check-out the item again. Reserve Materials Length of circulation time for reserve material is determined by each faculty member. Reserve materials may not be renewed. Overdue Materials *Fines *Books: $ .10 per day, to a maximum of $3.00. *Audiovisuals: $1.00 per day, to a maximum of $10.00. *Reserves: $0.25 per hour for hourly loans /$1.00 per day for daily loans, to a maximum of $10.00. *Replacement costs *Books: $50.00 or the cost of the book, whichever is greater. *Audiovisuals: $60.00 or the cost of the item, whichever is greater. *Replacement copies presented by patrons will not be accepted.
Patrons who generate a bill at Hartfield Library will have checkout privileges revoked until the missing items are returned and/or all related costs are paid. Moreover, students who neglect to take care of this matter before the end of the respective semester will not be allowed to register for classes in any subsequent semester.
Henderson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and has programs accredited by discipline agencies such as National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). To maintain accreditation with these agencies, appropriate library services are needed. The Hartfield Library determines its level of "appropriateness" by evaluating library efforts against criteria set forth by SACS and the American College and Research Library (ACRL). In addition, the library maintains its linkage to the college's Strategic Plan so that library efforts do not contradict those of the college, that communication with college departments is maintained, and that faculty, staff, and student expectations are satisfied. To learn about the Library's planning activities for this year, refer to the following links:
2008 - 2009 Hartfield Library Assessment Report
2009 - 2010 Hartfield Library Assessment Report