Ask a Librarian FAQs

The LRC staff can be contacted in several ways.

• By phone: (334) 291-4978
• By Email: LRC@cv.edu
• By text: (334) 230-5184
• Or though our virtual chat (click the links in the shaded box for Real-time Chat or the Contact Us at the bottom)
• If you are on campus, you can come by Owen Hall and stop by the Access Services Desk to ask any questions.

Textbooks can be purchased from the Barnes and Noble bookstore located across from Wilson Hall on College Drive.

The LRC's hours of operation are:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Holidays: CLOSED

During semester breaks or between semesters, the LRC's hours of operation are:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Holidays: CLOSED

Please check our online catalog for any schedule changes.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows a student at one library to request articles or books that are not available in their library. ILLs can be requested online by filling out the Interlibrary Loan Request form. At this time only current students and college employees are able to make requests.

The library has created several How To guides for many of the databases listed on Alabama Virtual Library (AVL). You can find these guides by clicking the following link: How To Guides

Students can print in the Learning Resource Center using the Pirate Prints kiosk located on the Main Floor.

Printing can be done any of the five kiosks located around campus.

For more information about printing, kiosk locations, pricing, and much more, click here.

Current students and college employees have access to all resources. Community and alumni patrons can check out any of the books located on the second floor excluding the Genealogy collection.

Current students and alumni can check out up to ten (10) books and community patrons can check out up to three (3) books.

Student IDs can be obtained from the LRC on the main floor.

Yes. Public users are allowed to use the LRC. Click here for information on the LRC 's Community User Policy including borrowing and loan period, annual fee(s), fines and other charges, and the LRC's Community User Computer Usage Policy.

The LRC's collection can be searched through our online catalog that can be accessed by clicking the following link.

The LRC's Online Catalog (Link will open in new window)

Students will need to bring their current class schedule (printout or digital) and a valid driver's license or other government ID.

Books, laptops, headphones, and webcams can be checked out the the Learning Resource Center.

The loan period varies depending on the type of user.

The loan period for current students and alumni is four (4) weeks and are allowed to two (2) renewals.

The loan period for community users is three (3) weeks and are allowed one (1) renewal.

Most dual enrollment students can get their textbooks from the library. If you are not sure, please check with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator or your school counselor.

The LRC only has textbooks that instructors have placed on reserve. Please check with your instructor to see if they have placed any on reserve.

There is an app the IOS and Android users can download from their respective app stores. Click the image below and scan the QR code for your app store.

1. Open your camera,

2. Scan the QR code for your phone.

3. Download the Ask-A-Librarian app.

4. Search for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

5. You should see two options: Learning Resource Center and Tutoring Center.

6. Tap the heart next to both options to make your favorite.