Business & Technology Library
MCC-Business & Technology
Library
1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
Phone: 816.604.5296
Fax: 816.482.5256
Monday-Thursday (All Year)
7:30am-6:00pm
Friday (All Year)
7:30am-4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
An informational and instructional guide to help you get started with your research.
Reference questions?
Ask a Librarian.
General Information
Services:
Library services are availiable online and through the Learning Resource Center. Testing Services are also provided through the Library/ LRC.
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.
What does it cost?
Fees vary, but the Library will advise you of any fee before ordering the item. Contact your MCC library for details.
How do I pick up ILL items?
You will receive a telephone call or letter 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.
Computer Lab
Computer Use Policy
MCC-BTC offers a 14-computer lab with access to Blackboard, an online catalog and an extensive number of online databases to assist students with their research needs. Computer users are required to follow the MCC college use guidelines and the Morenet acceptable use policy. Computers are for research and course assignment use.
Testing Center
Hours
Monday - Thursday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Friday - 8:00am to 2:00pm
VUE Testing ONLY
Monday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
NOTE: Testing time may be subject to change due to weather conditions, school closings, spring and holiday breaks and technical difficulties.
Compass Placement Testing
Placement testing is free of charge and helps you know where to begin your college studies. Testing is required in English, Reading and
Mathematics for most students and must be completed prior to enrollment.
If you are a new student, you must have a completed MCC application submitted before testing. If you are a high school student, you will need to have your application signed by a
high school counselor.
Who takes the Placement Test?
If you've never attended college, and are taking 6 or more credit hours
If your Placement Test of ACT scores are more than 2 years old
If you are an intermittent student and do not have a college transcript showing a grade of "C" or better in college-level English and Mathematics courses
NOTE: Students whose native language is not English should contact the Applied Language Institute located at Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway,
Kansas City, MO, Campus Center Building, Room 409, phone (816)759-4041, before taking the Placement Test.
How long will Placement testing take?
Tests are not timed. Plan at least 2 hours in your schedule to complete the test.
Can I use my ACT scores in place of testing?
If you have taken the ACT in the last two years, you may be able to use the English and Reading scores in place of testing; Math Placement Testing will be required. If you have not submitted your ACT scores to MCC, a copy of the score report is necessary upon arrival to take the test.
What if I already have some college credit?
Students with college level credit in English or Math with a grade of "C" or better may not be required to take the Placement Test. If you have college credit from another institution, make an appointment with an advisor before testing. BTC Advisor contact information: (816) 604.5210
What is the Placement Test procedure?
Placement testing is administered with a computerized program called COMPASS. COMPASS is user friendly and designed for individuals with little or
no computer experience. The test is untimed and adapts to your abilities; questions increase in difficulty depending on your skill level.
The COMPASS math test content includes pre-algebra to advanced math problems. The COMPASS writing test includes grammar, punctuation, sentence structure
as well as strategy, organization and style in effective writing. The COMPASS reading test allows the student to highlight the main idea of a passage
thereby measuring reading for comprehension and prior knowledge.
COMPASS sample questions are available at the BTC Library or you may access the following website: http://www.act.org/compass/sample
What if I fail the Placement tests?
COMPASS is not a pass/fail test. It was developed to assist college academic advising and course selection. Your scores indicate academic strengths and needs in relation to college-level work for your chosen major. Should you require assistance in meeting academic challenges, MCC campuses offer courses in Math, Reading, English and study skills.
Alternative testing
Tests are administered in alternate formats for students with documented disabilities
Make-Up Testing
Make-up testing is available for a student who has missed an exam in a regular class. Make-up exams are given with an instructor's approval only and
must be accompanied by a testing form. Instructors or students must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of an exam.
NOTE: A test must be started two hours prior to library closing time.
Other Testing Services
Pearson VUE ? Testing Center
Electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance, reliability and security of professional licensing and certification programs.
Kuder Career Assessment
Online career assessment that helps to identify skills, interests and work values in order to create an academic plan and explore college options.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available during posted scheduled times. Requests may be submitted to additional tutoring timeframes.
Library Policies
Who may borrow material from the MCC-BTC Library?
Currently-enrolled students with no outstanding fines or overdue books
Students, faculty and staff members any Metropolitan Community College
Students and faculty of MOBIUS institutions
Members of KCREACHE
Persons not affiliated with MCC-KC may borrow MCC-owned materials through their public library's interlibrary loan department.
Library Card
A library card may be obtained at the circulation desk. Students must show their class schedule with their unique ID number and fill out an application to receive a card.
Loan Periods
| Books | Three Weeks |
| Periodicals | Library Use Only |
| Reference Books | Library Use Only |
| Reserve Items | Designated by Instructor |
| PACE Videotapes | Semester |
Renewals
Books may be renewed two times unless there are outstanding requests.
Overdue Fines
| Circulating Books | $ .10/day |
| Reserve Items | $ 1.00/day |
| Interlibrary Loan Books | Varies |
| Reserve Items | Designated by Instructor |
Replacemend Costs
WILO Cluster $45.00
ILL & Statewide MOBIUS $120.00
Reserve Items
Materials put on reserve by MCC-BTC instructors may be checked out for two hours. Reserve materials may be photocopied, but may not leave the library. A library card is required to check out reserve items.
Stolen Materials
The Metropolitan Community College Code of Student Conduct includes the following:
V. Academic Dishonesty
A. The following acts shall constitute academic dishonesty
5. Having in one's possession books or other library materials not properly checked out of the library.
Unsupervised Children
Metropolitan Community College campuses are places of easy access to the public and do not have the resources to protect unsupervised children. Leaving your child unsupervised on campus while you are in class could place your child at risk. Therefore, students are prohibited from leaving a child unattended at any of the college facilities. Unattended children will be reported to the security office and the parent/guardian responsible could face disciplinary action. In order to provide an environment that promotes learning and is considerate of students' study needs, children are not permitted in the library.
Library Conduct
Library and Learning Resource and Testing Center 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, research or test.
Emergency Procedures
An evacuation diagram is posted in the library. Please take a minute to look it over in case of emergency.
Food and Drink Policy
Food or drink items are allowed only at the study tables. No food or drink is allowed in the computer lab.
Cellular Phones and Pagers
The library and computer lab areas are designated for studying and should be free from distraction. Therefore, the use of cell phones is prohibited in the library or computer lab. Cell phones and pagers must remain on silent and all calls must be taken outside of the library.
Printer and Copier Use
The use of library/computer lab printers is restricted to school related material. There is one coin-operated copy machine in the library. Each copy costs $.10
Study Rooms
MCC-BTC Library offers a small conference room for quiet study and a large conference room for group study.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available during posted scheduled times. Requests may be submitted to additional tutoring timeframes.
User ID and Passwords
User ID is the same for MetroLink, Student E-mail and Blackboard. If you do not have this information, you may request it in person with a photo ID. MetroLink passwords are unique to the individual. Blackboard password uses your birthdate (yyyymmdd).
Staff:
Rebecca Breit, Library and Learning Resource Center coordinator: 816.604.5496
Sherie Anders, Student Services specialist: 816.604.5296