Updates for Faculty - Fall 2024

 HCC Library

 Databases

• The HCC Library has received access to a number of brand-new academic databases including several e-book collections. All the databases are accessible through the A-Z Databases link. The logo highlights all the databases the library recently acquired. 
• EBSCO has altered the look of their interface, changing the look of many Heartland's databases. New videos will be added soon to the website to help guide students and faculty through the new look.

Libby 

• The HCC Community now has access to Libby. Access thousands of books, audiobooks, and magazines from any of your electronic devices.

OER Academy 

Lower student costs!  Get paid!

The College is pleased to offer faculty the OER Academy, a combination of continuing education and compensation for the adaptation and creation of open educational resources.  Starting this Fall, after completion of a self-paced, online course, faculty can apply for a grant of up to 2 years and $2,000 for the creation of a textbook, ancillaries for a textbook, or a collection of materials that students can access for free.  Guidance on copyright and publishing provided through out.  See this link for more information or contact Rachelle Stivers, Library Director (rachelle.stivers@heartland.edu)

Website Changes

• The Heartland Library catalog has a new look. The catalog's colors have been changed to represent Heartland's colors.