Instructional Support Services

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LIBRARY SERVICES

https://www.wc.edu/library

The mission of the Speaker Jim Wright Library is to support programs, faculty, and students with quality resources and good customer service. The library values the input of all users in meeting the needs of the Weatherford College community.

Facilities and hours: Speaker Jim Wright Library is a two-story building located in the heart of campus. Five study rooms and individual study carrels are available for student use. The Health Science Room includes print and AV materials specifically for Nursing and all other Health Science programs, video viewing equipment, and two group study areas. Health Science students may reserve these study areas for group work. The Faculty Development Room (FDR) is a conference room that may be reserved by faculty and staff for meetings. When not in use, it is available as an open study space for students. Contact the library’s Circulation Desk at 817-598- 6251 or library@wc.edu to make a reservation. Archival collections, centered on the history of the College, are available for viewing by appointment. Contact the library’s Circulation Desk at 817-598-6251 or library@wc.edu .

The Streib Center Computer Lab is primarily used for teaching library research instruction classes. Instructors may reserve the Streib for either library research or for general classroom use that requires students to have computer access. Contact the library’s Circulation Desk at 817-598-6251 or library@wc.edu to make a reservation. When not reserved, the Streib is a designated quiet study space in the library and open to all students for walk-in use.

The Adjunct Corner provides two laptop workstations exclusively for adjunct faculty teaching for Weatherford College. Adjuncts are welcome to use these computers to work on their classes, print assignments, and meet with students.

Students who need to print papers and documents can do so from any of 36 computer work stations. Both printing and photocopying are for a minimal fee. Students can also scan and save documents to email or a flashdrive. Wireless internet is available for users who bring their devices. A charging station and coffee vending machine are also available. Library hours vary according to the school year and are posted on the entrance to the library and on the library’s website. For library hours on the Wise County and Granbury (Hood County) campuses, check those locations specifically.

SERVICES

Librarians are available to teach research skills on all campuses. To schedule a time, email library@wc.edu with ‘Instruction’ in the subject line.

TechStop, located on the first floor and staffed by the IT department, assists all users needing help with logins, Canvas, etc. Call 817-598-8900 for assistance or come by in person.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows faculty, staff, and students to request items not owned by the Weatherford College library. In the Library Catalog, click on the link “Request item through Interlibrary Loan” to submit requests. In all other situations, email citations directly to interlibraryloan@wc.edu. There is no charge for using ILL.

The TexShare Library Card is available to all enrolled students and faculty. TexShare is a statewide library card that grants borrowing privileges in participating libraries throughout Texas. Apply for a TexShare Card at the Circulation Desk.

Course reserves (textbooks) are available at the Circulation Desk. These materials check-out for 2 hours/in-library use only.

The “Ask the Librarian” feature on the library’s website welcomes any questions about the library. Students may check out up to 25 items with a photo ID for a loan period of 7 days up to three weeks with one renewal. Overdue and lost materials will result in a fine. Unpaid fines will result in blocking access to future registration and transcripts.

RESOURCES

The library’s print and online collections support the curriculums offered on all campuses. All online resources are accessible from off-campus. The webpage “Library Resources Tutorials” provides on-demand help on using library databases.

THE CENTER OF RESEARCH & WRITING (CRW)

Located in the Academic Building, Room 121, CRW can help students, faculty, and staff at any stage of the writing process. CRW also serves as a complement to the library to assist with research.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (ASC)

https://www.wc.edu/asc

Located on the lower level of the Liberal Arts building (LART-1-2), the Success Connection is a resource center for students who need assistance in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to achieve academic success. The Success Connection staff is dedicated to providing support to the entire Weatherford College community by maintaining an up-to-date computer lab; presenting workshops on study skills and specific math topics; offering to tutor for developmental classes, and providing a variety of other testing services. Handouts, videotapes, books, and study guides are available for students needing these resources.

Services include:

  • Tutoring is offered on a drop-in basis to all WC students in a variety of subject areas.
  • Content specific tutoring in Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Biology, and Government is available by appointment and in small group tutoring sessions.
  • All required tutorials for developmental coursework web page through the Success Connection.
  • Academic and learning styles assessments through computerized testing is available to assist students in identifying academic strengths and weaknesses, information is provided to enable students to develop effective learning strategies, and online tutorials are available to help students overcome areas of academic weakness.
  • Study skills workshops are offered throughout the semester to teach students how to develop stronger study strategies. Topics include time management, note-taking, listening skills, and test-taking strategies, among others. Please call the Success Connection at 817-598-6278 for more information. A schedule of workshops is posted on the Success Connection web page. Additionally, fliers and emails announcing topics, dates, times, and locations are regularly distributed to students and instructors.
  • Special Needs Students are served by our Special Populations Assistants who are available by appointment to support students with reading assignments, and other activities requiring one-on-one assistance. Contact the Academic Support Center 817-598-6278 for further information.
  • TSI Assessment and TEAS workshops are offered throughout each semester. Schedules are posted on the ASC web page. Study guides and computer programs are also available to assist individuals.