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Blue River Library

MCC-Blue River Library
Librarian Location

MCC-Blue River Library
20301 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057

Phone: 816.604.6642
Fax: 816.220.6751


Office Hours

Summer Hours
June 7 to July 31
Monday-Thursday:
8:00am-8:00pm
Friday:
9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED

August 1 to August 21
Monday-Thursday:
12:00pm-4:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED

Library Tutorial

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Information

Library Resources

We offer students more than 11,000 books, 70 current periodical subscriptions, 585 videos and 36 computer workstations with access to the Internet and electronic journal databases.

Who may borrow materials?

All current MCC students and employees may check out library materials. Borrowing privileges are based on current enrollment. Persons not affiliated with the Metropolitan Community Colleges may borrow MCC-owned materials through Interlibrary Loan.

Overdues & Fines

Loan periods and fines for overdue items vary by the type of item and by how long the item is overdue. Overdue fines for reserve materials, videocassettes, and interlibrary loan materials are significantly higher than fines for circulating books. Contact your campus library for details.

Reserve Items

Materials put on reserve by BRCC instructors may be checked out for two hours. Reserve materials may be photocopied, but may not leave the library. A student ID is required to check out reserve items.

Photocopiers

The Library has a self-serve coin-operated photocopy machine. Copies are 10¢ per page. Change for the copy machine is available from the Library Circulation Desk.

Reference Assistance

Reference Librarians are almost always available to help individual students who desire assistance with library resources. We want and expect students to ask for research assistance. We're here to help.

Library Conduct

Library and ARC users are expected to conduct themselves so that others will not be distracted from the pursuit of learning. Please help us keep the Library a congenial place to study or do research.

Interlibrary Loans

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a system that allows library patrons to obtain books from other libraries.

Who may use this service?

Students and employees of the Metropolitan Community Colleges may use this service. MCC is a member of MOBIUS and other library consortia, and participates in OCLC, an international bibliographic database and lending service. Persons not affiliated with MCC should contact their local public library or academic library to inquire about ILL services.

What can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan?

ILL usually involves books and articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. Reference materials, nonprint items, and entire issues of journals are generally not available through Interlibrary Loan.

How long does it take?

Delivery time varies due to distance, courier services, and item availability. Plan ahead and order early to ensure that needed materials arrive in time.

How do I pick up ILL items?

You will receive an email when the item arrives in the Library. All materials must be picked up at the Library that ordered the item for you. Ask your MCC Library for details.

How long may I keep the item?

The return date will be marked on each item. All ILL items must be returned to the MCC library that obtained them for you, not to the owning library.

Okay, so how do I order materials through ILL?

ILL request forms are available in all of the MCC Libraries. Contact the library for details.