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To ask about the availability of resources or verify current hours, email the Library (library@durhamtech.edu) or call 919-536-7211 x1631. Students should show a photo ID (preferably your student ID) at the check-in desk to use the Durham Tech Library. Guests must show a photo ID to be signed in at the check-in desk. Face coverings over the nose and mouth are no longer required while on campus as of May 24, 2021. You may still choose to wear one. We especially encourage those who have not yet

New term, new hours! Spring semester is ending and summer session is coming soon. Please remember-- All Durham Tech students, staff, and visitors must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth the entire time they are in the Library and should complete the Daily Check-In form to get the daily code word. We will update guidelines as the College does. Students who need to pick up or drop off loaner Chromebooks should contact library staff either by phone (919-536-7211, extension 1631) or email

Your Durham Tech librarians are here for you, virtually and in-person at the Main Campus and Orange County Campus Libraries. A very important reminder: If you’re coming anywhere on any of the Durham Tech campuses, you need to wear an effective face covering over both your nose and mouth the entire time you’re on campus. Masks are available at the Library desk and other locations on campus for those who need them. We want to encourage you to stay online if you are able. The Center for Academic

Both in-person and virtual library services will be unavailable for Winter Break starting Monday, December 20. The Library plans to reopen and have services resume Monday, January 4. Need a loaner laptop or internet access for the Spring semester? Read over the options for computer and internet assistance and fill out the Spring 2021 Computer Request form. Students will be contacted by Maggie West, Coordinator of Student Wellness and Basic Needs, to review their application. Unable to return

Remember that being at home doesn’t mean you have to go it alone! The library supports online learning in many ways… Get in touch with a librarian! Reference Chat—Did you know that librarians are available 24/7 to help with your reference questions? Durham Tech Librarians are there on weekdays, and (except on federal holidays) other librarians are available to help when we’re not. Don’t wait for help-- chat now! Email Help— Librarians are also available for research help via email too

While our downstairs stacks may be closed, the Durham Tech Library is open to get your books to you. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we've got options! Know what you want and already have a library account? You can search our catalog or use Search Library and put a hold on a book yourself. (Have trouble? Let us know. Your Durham Tech Library account might need updating.) Feel free to email us (library@durhamtech.edu or a specific librarian) the titles of the books you want. If they're in our

Welcome back, Durham Tech! Are you looking for some new (or old) books to check out and read from the Orange County Campus Library? [insert record scratch] Wait, wait, wait. What? Are the libraries open? Can I come get my own books? How does this work? It's okay. Let me explain how the library is working to transport the books you want into your hands. General library hours for both the Main and Orange County Campus libraries can be found on the Library homepage (scroll below the boxes). Hours

Almost 80% of our classes are online, but the library still has in-person services available when we're open. Want to know what's going on with the library this semester? Check out our newsletters. There's one for Students and one for Employees. Click on the images below to see the full newsletter.

Looking for info about Spring 2021 Library services? Check out our updated blog post. Your Durham Tech librarians are here for you, virtually and for limited in-person hours on the Main Campus and Orange County Campus Libraries. If you're coming anywhere on any of the Durham Tech campuses, you need to wear an effective face covering that covers both your nose and mouth the entire time you're on campus. Masks are available at the Library desk and other locations on campus for those who need them

The librarians are still here for you, though we're working remotely and with our new [unpaid] coworkers. Note: These coworkers are not very good at accurate typing, so will not be manning the chat. Well, what can we do (and what is a no-go for off-campus work conditions)? What we can do for faculty, staff, and students: Help you do research and find sources without an appointment via ChatStaff, staffed by your Durham Tech librarians from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and available 24 hours. Click on