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Library Services for CollegeNow Students: Getting Started

CollegeNow students are encouraged to use the TC3 Library.   

It's possible that your own high school library, your local public library, or other libraries near where you live will have everything you need to complete your assignments for your TC3 courses.  But in case you need more resources, this guide is intended to answer questions you may have about what books and articles you can use and how to get them.  Additional information is on the Library's web page.

If you have any questions about conducting your research or how to get what you're looking for, please contact a TC3 librarian.  We are eager to talk with you about what you're working on!

Your myTC3 name and password

You are assigned a myTC3 name and password when you register for a TC3 course. The name is usually two or three letters (your initials) and then three numbers (assigned by the College): ABC001, for example.

When you are prompted to sign in with a TC3 email address, it's your TC3 username followed by @mymail.tc3.edu.  So, TC003@mymail.tc3.edu, for example.

If you have forgotten your TC3 username or password or have trouble signing in, text Rhonda in the CollegeNow office at 607-367-6828 or email her at RMK@tc3.edu or send her a chat She should be able to reset your account.

 

Use your myTC3 username and password to:

  • access ebooks, streaming videos and online scholarly articles through the Library
  • request that research materials be mailed to you
  • register for future classes
  • use the options in Self Service, like Apply to TC3 or Request a Transcript
  • access online tutoring

 

Feel free to test whether or not you can sign in using this tool:

 

TC3 ID Cards

You do not automatically receive a TC3 ID card.  If you are planning to come to the Dryden campus to do research you can ask for a card by filling out the Community Borrower Application. Bring the completed application and proof of your identification to the Library.

You only need a TC3 ID Card if you are coming to the Dryden campus and want to: 

  • borrow a book or video
  • check out headphones or a calculator to use while you're here

If your teacher has arranged for your whole class to come to the TC3 Library to do research, or if a TC3 librarian is coming to your school to work with your class, then an ID card may be prepared for you and you will get one then.

Library FAQs for CollegeNow

Tompkins Cortland Community College Library 170 North St, P.O. Box 139, Dryden, NY 13053
607-844-8222, ext. 4360 | 1-888-567-8211, ext. 4360 (toll free)
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