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Library Resources

Your Learning Commons Library

Use the library to find free online books, articles, movies and more. Get help from library staff in-person and online with your research assignments from topic development to finding sources and using the library. You can also borrow equipment for free, including laptops from the library for an entire semester.

Finding Library Resources: Where to Start

Library Catalog

Search physical items, books, eBooks and streaming media

A to Z Databases

Search in academic subject databases for articles, books, newspapers and more

WISCAT Catalog

Can't find what you're Looking for? Search and request items from other libraries

Learning Commons Library and Student Success Center FAQ
Find answers to questions about what is available and how to use resources from the library and the Student Success Center.
Find A Library Guide for Your Program, Class or Resource
Library guides provide curated library resources (selected eBooks, databases and more) for your BTC program, classes and campus services

Accessing Library Resources

Answer

As a Blackhawk Technical College student, faculty or staff member, you have free access to thousands of online library resources on or off campus.

When accessing library databases, or logging into your Encore Library Account you will need your 9-digit Blackhawk ID number when prompted.

Your ID number is included on the back of your BTC ID card and in the MyBTC Portal in your profile, look for "School ID"

Email library@blackhawk.edu if your ID number is not working

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