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MISSION STATEMENT

  
  It is the purpose of the Mountain View College Library to develop and maintain programs to promote quality educational opportunities for staff and students. The primary function of the library is to facilitate and improve learning by providing educational resources, instruction, and services in support of the college curriculum. A secondary function is to provide resources and services relevant to the information needs and to the intellectual, professional, cultural, and personal growth of the college community.
 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Mountain View College Library is an information center which supports academic transfer programs and technology/occupational programs through classroom instruction and distance learning. The library, maintains a substantial collection of books, journals, and electronic resources on a variety of subjects.  Other resources provided may include slides, tapes, compact discs, videotapes, films, digital videodisks, links to websites, electronic books, and online databases.
 
The college librarians orient users to the information environment and introduce them to the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex world of information resources. Through orientation and research classes, librarians provide information skills to help the users achieve academic goals.
 
 
Phone:214-860-8669
Fax:
Room:W-163
E-Mail:ramonherrera@dcccd.edu
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday–Thursday
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm

May & Winter Terms
Monday–Friday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Summer I & II
Monday-Thursday
7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

NOTE:
Exceptions to regular library hours will be posted.
The library will be closed whenever the college is closed.

 
  
 Library Links
Library Catalog
Search for books and more in the Library Catalog
 
Online Database
Use the DCCCD online databases to find journal and newspaper articles and much more.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions.
 
Student Services
A list of complete services available to students
 
Faculty Services
All Faculty Services, including online forms and more
 
Media Services
Equipment and material distributions
 
Distance Learners
eCampus, Dallas Telecollege, Catalogs and more
 
Faculty/Staff Training Schedule
A list of all training related events.
 
Library Help Sheets
Tools to help you locate books in the library, write research papers, and much more.
 
Exhibits
Library Art Exhibits, Displays, and More.
 
Other DCCCD Campus Libraries
DCCCD Library Hours & Locations
 
 Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Site Information
Art Exhibits
MVC Reserve Request Form
Library Instruction Request Form
 
Mountain View College is one of the seven colleges of the Dallas County Community College District.
Questions or comments?: mvcweb@dcccd.edu
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Telephone: 214-860-8680 : DCCCD : all rights reserved.