Library Hours

Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 12:30 pm. To 7:30 p.m.

Call for holiday and between-semester hours.  

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Navigate through the tabs to find books, databases, and other resources. Each tab contains instructions for accessing and using the provided resources. Learn how to find information, evaluate websites, cite sources, and more!

Written your paper, but not sure it's quite right.  Use Research Paper Review (RPM)!

Any CTC student can submit a final draft of a research paper for a CTC class to the librarians for evaluation; it's easy:

1. CREATE: new email using your CTC EagleMail account

2. SEND TO: [email protected]

3. EMAIL SUBJECT: RPM

4. ATTACH: Final draft of your research paper (only MS Word is accepted)

•  In body of EagleMail email, provide:
  • Your first and last name
  • CTC ID
  • Description of class/academic endeavor

6. CLICK SEND

NOTE:  Only final drafts of your paper will be accepted. If your paper is not at an acceptable standard, it will be returned to you for correction and resubmission. Research paper reviews will be processed in the order in which they are received.

Disclaimer: Library staff provides guidance, direction, and suggestions in the review of papers. As different librarians review papers, there will be variances in the response received. Students or instructors may disagree with review suggestions. All questions about the paper should be directed to the instructor.

Hobby Memorial Library has options available for locating the resources you need.

Interlibrary Loans

The ILL department can locate books and journal articles not owned in CTC's collection. You can check the Library Catalog for books and hard-copy journals or our electronic resources for articles first. Please click here for more information on the Library's Interlibrary Loan department.

TexShare CARD

The TexShare CARD is another excellent option for locating resources not owned in CTC's collection. The TexShare CARD is a statewide library card that lets you borrow books and other physical materials from more than 500 libraries across Texas! For more information about requesting a TexShare CARD, see the library's Circulation desk or click here for more details. You can also visit the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's website for additional information about the TexShare CARD program.