At the Charles H. Trout Library, we provide a wide variety of resources and services to support Harcum College students, faculty, and staff.
Library staff is available to assist with research questions and provide support for classroom technology needs.
You can visit the library in person, email library@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6085 for assistance with all your questions.
Library Guides feature curated lists of resources tailored to your courses and topics. Reference librarians offer customized research sessions, available in-person or online. For more information, email library@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6084.
Explore the Information Literacy and Library Resources Guide for instructional materials on research topics. These modules are accessible via Canvas to support your research skills.
Access over 60 subscription and open access databases covering nursing, business, social sciences, and more. Many databases require login credentials, which are available via the Harcum Hatch portal.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows you to borrow materials from other libraries not available in our collection, including books and journal articles.
To request an item, complete the Interlibrary Loan form with as much detail as possible. For assistance or questions, email library@harcum.edu.
Request AV equipment at least 5 days in advance for classroom or campus events. Classrooms are equipped with desktop computers, projectors, and speakers.
For assistance, email Dan Hodas or call 610-526-6167. To request equipment, submit the AV Equipment Request form.
The Library has 3 Technology Labs equipped with computers and software for projects and assignments. Each lab accommodates 4–6 people.
Stop by during our posted hours, or reserve a Technology Lab in advance.
Library has 23 computers with up-to-date academic software. Printing uses the PaperCut system; a network printer on the main floor supports black-and-white printing.
Students receive 250 free print pages managed via PaperCut on library computers. For more information about student printing with PaperCut and how to use the library printer, click here.
Harcum’s Laptop Loaner Program provides laptops to enrolled students for academic use. Students must get Program Director approval and complete the Laptop Loaner Request Form.
For questions, email laptoploan@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6084.
Explore Harcum’s history through the College Archives, featuring yearbooks, commencement programs, photos, and more. Many materials are online in the Digital Archives.
For more information, email Roxanne Sutton or call 610-526-6022.
Wi-Fi is available in the library for students and faculty to connect tablets, laptops, and phones.
Need help connecting? Ask library staff for login credentials.
Course Reserves include textbooks and materials selected by your instructors to support your classes.
You can check out one item at a time for up to 2 hours—just bring your Harcum ID to the Circulation Desk. All items must be used in the library.
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