WNC Library: Services

Email:  refdesk@wnc.edu 

Carson City and Douglas Campus: 

(775) 445-3229

Fallon Campus: 

(775) 423-5330 

When requesting assistance, please include:

1. Explain to us a bit of the topic you need research for (attaching your class syllabus is helpful)
2. Class the assignment is for and the instructor
3. What types of information are you looking for?  Books, periodicals, eBooks or videos?

We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within a few hours but not more than 24 hours (except weekends and  holidays). 

Research Guides & Help 
Instructions for how to use the research guides and a list of all of the guides available.

Academic Coaching
Connect with our academic coaches who will be happy to guide you as you work through class assignments or research a paper on a wide range of subjects.

Borrowing Materials
Information about checking out library materials, including how to get a library account, borrowing periods, and instructions for renewing materials.

Chromebooks, Laptops, Computers, Printers, & Copiers 
Information about the equipment available for use at the library including laptops and Chromebooks.

Course Reserves
Information about requesting physical course reserve materials.

Tutorials 
Video tutorials focused on using the library services, including eBooks, conducting database searches, and more.

Study Spaces 
Instructions and links to reserve rooms and spaces in the library.

Course Reserves 
Information about requesting physical course reserve materials.

Embedding Materials in Canvas 
Instructions for embedding library materials, EBSCO articles, and more into Canvas.

Borrowing Materials 
Information about checking out library materials, including how to get a library account, borrowing periods, and instructions for renewing materials.

Media Services 

Schedule Instruction 
Information about scheduling class research orientations, library assignments, and booking DINI 201 for instruction.

Members of the public are welcome to use the WNC campus libraries. Services for community users include:

• Checking out books (5 book limit)
• Photocopier ($.05 per page)
• Computer use and printing ($.05 b/w, $.20 color per page)

In order to check out books members of the public must register as a community borrower. Registration requires a valid picture ID and a current library card from any Nevada public library. WNC does not issue WNC library cards to non-students or non-staff members.