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Library

The FHTC Library, located at M123 in the Metcalf Education Center, supports the College in providing on-campus and online educational opportunities, connects learners with content through access and services, and enhances personal growth leading to employment and lifelong learning.

Mission

 Flint Hills technical College Library Services provides on-campus and online educational resources to enhance the educational experience  and personal growth leading to employment and lifelong learning.

The FHTC library offers:

  • Computers
  • Study room checkout
  • Printing (black and white only)
  • Online/in-person full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles
  • E-books and online encyclopedias
  • Streaming educational videos
  • Citation tools
  • Career and job search information
  • Print books and DVDs

 

FHTC Library 2024 Hours:

  • Monday thru Friday: 7:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
  • Some After Hours Available by Appointment

FAQ

How many books can I check out?
– You can check out 3-4 books at a time, borrow magazines, and only 2 DVDs.
How do I do in-depth research?
– Please go to our libguide to view online and physical resources
What are the consequences of having a overdue item?
-You will not be able to check out more material until the books are returned. In addition you will be sent a bill for the books that you never gave back.

If you are needing the library assistance at any time, if you arrive and the library is not open, or if you are needing to check out a laptop – contact 620-341-1357 or Student Services at 620-341-1300.  Online resources are available 24/7 through the Libguide pages.

Where is the library?

The library is located in the Metcalf Education Center in Room 123, across from the Conference Center.

How many books can I check out?

As many as you need. The loan period is 2 weeks and materials can be renewed for an additional 2 weeks.

What is the username and password for the library catalog?

The user name to access all the library resources is student and the password is fhtc.

What kind of books are there?

The majority of our books, either physical or electronic, support our programs of study and general education courses. Books on how to search for a job, write resumes and cover letters, and tips for interviewing are included. Streaming videos are also available on a wide variety of topics. The electronic resources are accessible on many mobile devices.

Laptop computers can be checked out from the library on the Main Campus and from the office at the Downtown Campus.

Full text magazines and journals are located by clicking the Web Links tab in the library catalog.

How do I do in-depth searching?

Search the library catalog. There are many resources to help you.

What are the consequences of having an overdue item?

There are no overdue fines on books or DVDs, however, if items are not returned you will be sent a bill.

Library Resources

FHTC Online Library

Library 101: Start Here

LibGuides

Kansas State Library

Films on Demand

Learning Express

Rules of the Library