At the Charles H. Trout Library, we provide a variety of resources and services to support Harcum College students, faculty, and staff.
Click on any resource or service below to discover what the library has to offer. If you have any questions, email at library@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6085.
What We Offer:
- Library staff is available to assist with research questions and provide support for classroom technology needs.
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What We Offer:
- Library offers AV equipment like laptops, remotes, adapters, and more.
- Request equipment at least 5 days in advance for classroom or campus events.
- Classrooms are equipped with a desktop computer, projector, and speakers.
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What We Offer:
- Library offers 3 Technology Labs equipped with computers and software for projects and assignments.
- Each lab accommodates 4-6 people.
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What We Offer:
- Library offers 23 computers equipped with up-to-date academic software.
- For printing, the College utilizes the PaperCut print management system.
- Students receive an initial allotment of 250 pages per semester for academic printing.
- A network printer on the main floor supports black-and-white printing only.
How To Access:
- Students get 250 free print sheets, managed via the PaperCut system on library computers.
- For assistance, ask library staff.
What We Offer:
- Harcum College’s Laptop Loaner Program enables students to borrow laptops for educational use.
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What We Offer:
- Library Guides offer a curated selection of academic resources, including books, eBooks, databases, films, and websites, customized to specific programs, courses, and topics.
- Reference librarians offer customized information literacy sessions, in-person or virtual, to teach college-level research skills.
- Library provides a guide to its resources and services, along with information literacy modules on Canvas that faculty can embed in courses to enhance student research skills.
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What We Offer:
How To Access:
- Show your Harcum ID at the Circulation desk to borrow an item.
- Check out one item for up to 2 hours. Items must stay in the library.
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- College Archives Collection includes yearbooks, commencement programs, and photos from Harcum College.
- Many materials are also accessible in the Digital Archives.
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- A collection of reference books located on the main floor in the Strauss Family Rotunda.
- Books are arranged by the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
- Reference books can be used in the library only.
How To Access:
- Visit the Strauss Family Rotunda to browse the Reference Collection.
- Ask library staff for assistance in locating specific titles.
What We Offer:
- A collection of books arranged by the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
- Located on the second floor of the library for easy access.
- Assistance from library staff is available if you need help finding materials.
How To Access:
- Visit the second floor of the library to browse the stacks.
- If you need assistance, ask the library staff for help.
What We Offer:
- A diverse collection of children's books available on the main floor of the library in the Strauss Family Rotunda.
- Books can be checked out for 3 weeks and are subject to renewal.
How To Access:
- Show your Harcum ID at the Circulation desk to borrow a children's book.
- For renewals or assistance, ask library staff.
What We Offer:
- A quiet space designed for focused study.
- Equipped with study carrels for individual use.
- Located on the second floor of the library for easy access.
How To Access:
- The Silent Study Room is available whenever the library is open.
- Just make your way to the second floor to use this space.
What We Offer:
- A collection of print and online journals to support the curriculum and accreditation for programs.
- Current issues and volumes are available on the slatwall on the main floor of the library, arranged by program and then by title.
- Older issues and volumes are located behind the circulation desk.
How To Access:
- Visit the slatwall on the main floor to browse current journals.
- For older issues, ask library staff at the Circulation desk for assistance.
What We Offer:
- Wi-Fi access is available for students and faculty to connect their devices, including tablets, laptops, and phones.
How To Access:
- Connect to the appropriate Wi-Fi network.
- Ask library staff for login credentials to access the Wi-Fi network.
What We Offer:
- The Strauss Family Rotunda, located on the main floor of the library, provides a spacious area for students to study, whether individually or collaboratively.
- This area also hosts select campus events.
How To Access:
- The Rotunda is accessible during library hours.