BHCC Library
& Learning Commons  

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What are the library hours?

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The BHCC Library is closed on College holidays.Outside fall and spring semesters it is advisable to call the library's Lending Services Desk at 617-228-2213 for operating hours.
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How do I contact the Library?

Phone: Lending Services Desk (617) 228-2213
Information Services Desk (617) 228-2211
Fax: (617) 228-3288
E-Mail: bhc@noblenet.org

Where is the Library?

The library is in room E300 on the third floor of the E Building on the Charlestown Campus of Bunker Hill Community College. The mailing address is:

Bunker Hill Community College Library
250 New Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA 02129-2991

Click here for directions to the Charlestown Campus via public transportation and car.

How do I get a library card?

If you are a BHCC student, faculty member, or staff person, your Bunker Hill Community College ID card is your library card. If you do not yet have a BHCC ID, stop by the ID Station located on the current periodicals side of the Lending Services desk in the library to get one. Just bring a government-issued photo ID and your course schedule.
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Can I access the library catalog from home?

Yes. You can search the library catalog from any computer that has Internet access. There is also a web-based version of the Library Catalog available at: http://catalog.noblenet.org/search~S37/

How can I access the Magazine Databases from home?

You need a current Bunker Hill Community College ID card that has been activated at the Library. If you have access to the Internet, visit: http://www.noblenet.org/bhcc/databases.htm. On this page you will find instructions for using each of the BHCC Library's online magazine databases as well as clickable links that will take you directly to the specific databases. In some cases you will be asked to enter a password. Simply type in the entire 14 digit barcode number on the back of your ID card, and click on the "Submit" button.

Using the Bunker Hill Community College Library

Before getting started on a search for information here or at any library, check out the options (tools and methods) available to you. Avoid falling into the habit of relying too heavily on computers to access documents, books and other materials. Power outages, a limited number of PC's, software and hardware problems, etc. means it makes sense to know how to find your way around a library using your wits as your primary tool.

Use class assignments and other information needs from all areas of your life to:

    1. Find books using the Library of Congress category list, subject heading guides, bibliographies, and by browsing the shelves.
    2. Find magazines using the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature and other specialty paper indexes within various disciplines.
    3. Use general reference materials like encyclopedias, dictionaries, journal article bibliographies and biographies for statistical and other specific, fact-based inquiries.

When using both paper and electronic sources, be sure to cite the where and how of your information retrieval. Intellectual property rights are as important as ever. Acquaint yourself with copyright issue and know how to identify and use format guidelines and style manuals consistent with the way you are using different types of information.

You can find online help for proper forms for citations at: