Library and Learning Commons (LC) Item Requests

Learning Commons Tech Equipment Check-Out

Requirements to borrow laptops: 

• Must be a registered WCC student for the current semester
• Must be registered for at least 3 credit hours

In person requests:

• Requests must be made in person.
• Stop into the Learning Commons Lab on the 2^nd floor of the Gunder Myran building.
• Go to the main desk in the Learning Commons Lab, a lab associate will verify your eligibility.
• If you meet the eligibility requirements above and there are available items, the items will be checked out to you on the spot and you can take them with you immediately.

Other Laptop Resources

WCC Learning Commons Semester Loan laptops are first come, first served. A limited number are available each semester, and are usually checked out during the first few weeks of classes. 

If you are not able to check out a semester loan laptop there are a few other options available to you:

LC Lab

• Located on the 2nd floor of the Gunder Myran Building
• 60 Desktop PCs 
• 20 Desktop Macs
• 100 pages free printing with WCC ID card

3 Hour Laptops

• Located on the 2nd floor of the Gunder Myran Building
• Laptops that can be checked out with a WCC ID and used in the Learning Commons and Bailey Library, GM 1st and 2nd floors. 
• 3 hour laptops can be renewed for up to 6 hours total use.
• Laptops must stay in the Bailey Library or Learning Commons, can not leave areas.

Financial Aid

• Contact Financial Aid for information on funds that may be available to purchase a laptop. 

Dell WCC Discount Program

• WCC has a discount with Dell for student laptop purchases.
• Laptops meet requirements for most WCC classes!
• LC Lab staff can help set up laptops.

Steps to Request Library Items

Please note: At this time library item requests are only available to current WCC students, faculty and staff. 

Step 1: Go to Bailey Library Homepage: https://www.wccnet.edu/library/

Step 2: Select the Catalog link or go directly to the Catalog here:http://wcclib.wccnet.edu/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/0/0/49

Step 3: Search the catalog and select "Place Hold" to request item. 

Step 4: Enter your WCC Net ID and Password- that way we know who requested the item! 

Other things to know:

• Need help finding an item in the catalog? Ask A Librarian! 
• Holds automatically expire after 7 days- meaning library staff have 7 days to find an item on the shelf. If we can’t find it you will be notified within 7 days that your request was canceled.  
• When staff find your item you will receive an email in your WCC email account. It will list the items to pick up with additional contact-free pick up instructions.
• We do our best to process requests as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 3-5 days before you receive a pick up notification email due to limited staffing on campus. 
• Items not picked up within 14 days of the pick up notification email will be returned to the collection and made available to other students, faculty and staff. You will receive an email in your WCC email account notifying you the hold was canceled. 
• View your Library Account see what you have on hold or checked out: Bailey Library Account 
• View Item pick up calendar and info here: Library/LC Item Pick Up

Questions?
Please contact Bailey Library staff 
Phone: 734-973-3429 
Email: circdesk@wccnet.edu

Library Item Renewal Request

Need to keep those library items for the next semester? We can help! 

Send an email to: Circdesk@wccnet.edu

Include:

• Your name
• WCC Net ID or WCC email address
• Item(s) you would like to renew

Library staff will respond to let you know if you meet the eligibility requirements for renewal. If you meet the requirements your item will be renewed for another full semester. If you do not meet the renewal requirements, you will need to return the item(s).  

Calculator Request

Calculators- Other courses

If you are not currently registered for one of the Math courses listed below there are a limited amount of graphing and scientific calculators available for semester loan. 

Eligible Math Courses

WCC Students currently registered for the current semester can request a graphing calculator for use the entire semester if enrolled in an eligible Math course. 

COMPLETE THIS CALCULATOR REQUEST FORM

Notification: 

• If you meet the eligibility requirements above and there are available items you will receive an email to your WCC email account notifying you to pick up your item(s)
• If no do not meet the eligibility requirements above or there are no items available you will receive an email to your WCC email account notifying you that the hold was canceled
• We do our best to process requests as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 3-5 days before you receive a pick up notification email due to limited staffing on campus. 
• Items not picked up within 14 days of the pick up notification email will be returned to the collection and made available to another student

View Item pick up calendar and additional information here: Library/LC Item Pick Up

Additional Resources

Graphing Calculators- Online

Click here to view a collection of free, online apps with graphing calculator functions. 

WTMC Students

WTMC Students taking WTMC or WCC Math courses need to contact the WTMC office for graphing calculators.

How to Cancel a Hold Request

No longer need that item you requested? No problem! There are several ways you can cancel hold requests. 

Cancel hold requests through your Bailey Library Account

Step 1: Log in to your Bailey Library Account with your WCC Net ID and Password. 

Step 2: Select "Review My Account"

Step 3: Select "Holds" to view all the items you have requested.

Step 4: Use the check box to select the item requests to cancel. Then select "Cancel Selected Holds" buttons at the bottom of the list. 

You will receive an email at your WCC email address confirming your canceled hold request. 

Cancel hold requests by contacting the Bailey Library 

Contact a Bailey Library staff member to help review your library account and cancel your hold requests.

Phone: 734-973-3429 
Email: circdesk@wccnet.edu 

You will receive an email at your WCC email address confirming your canceled hold request. 

Cancel hold requests by replying to your Pick Up Notice email

Reply to the Pick Up Notice in your WCC email for your requested item. In the reply message let the Bailey Library staff know that you no longer want to pick up the item. 

You will receive an email at your WCC email address confirming your canceled hold request.