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HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is a community college based in Houston, Texas, which is focused on health sciences. The school is part of the Houston Community College System, and is a member institution of the Texas Medical Center.

HOW DO I GET A TMC LIBRARY CARD?

HCC Coleman Campus students must obtain a library card before they can gain access to TMC Library resources.

To apply for a library card PATRONS MUST USE THEIR HCC INSTITUTIONAL EMAIL ADDRESS and follow the proceedings steps:

  1. The student reaches out to the TMC Library to request a library card here: https://library.tmc.edu/library-card-registration-form/
  1. TMC Library staff reaches out to Alma Jenkins Moore, PT Testing Assistant/Proctor at Student Services, at: alma.moore@hccs.edu to verify HCC Coleman Campus status.
  1. Alma Jenkins Moore verifies that student is a Coleman Campus student and provides student with current registration code.
  1. Student completes the TMC Library card registration here: https://library.tmc.edu/library-card-registration-form/.
  1. Within 2 business days of being issued a TMC Library card, students will be notified to activate their OpenAthens account.
  1. Students will complete the OpenAthens registration form here: https://register.openathens.net/library.tmc.edu/register

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the TMCL/HCC Liaison Librarian at your convenience: sandra.desjardins@library.tmc.edu

HOW DO I GET TMCL REMOTE ACCESS?

HCC Coleman Campus students must obtain a library card before they can apply for remote access.

To obtain remote access:

STEP 1: Obtain a TMC Library card.

STEP 2: Within 2 business days of being issued a TMC Library card, students will be notified to activate their OpenAthens account.

STEP 3: Complete the OpenAthens registration form: Registration for OpenAthens.

PATRONS MUST USE THEIR HCC INSTITUTIONAL EMAIL ADDRESS.

HCC - COLEMAN COLLEGE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS

The TMC Library has lots of resources available to HCC - Coleman students.

Dental Programs

  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Hygiene

Diagnostic Programs

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Endoscopy Technician
  • Histologic Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Radiography

Health Care & Administration Programs

  • Health Information Technology
  • Human Service Technology
  • Pharmacy Technician

Nursing Programs

  • Associate Degree Nursing
  • Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Patient Care Programs

  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Biotechnology (ATC)
  • Surgical Technology

Therapeutic Programs

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapist
   

HCC Library Information

Houston Community College Libraries - HCC Libraries faculty librarians and staff provide transformative instruction and friendly and expert learning support in inviting learning spaces and online environments, with the most relevant and accessible physical and digital information resources, accessible technology, and quality programs that promote student learning and success.

WHAT INFORMATION CAN I ACCESS AT THE TMC LIBRARY?

Almost anything! The TMC Library has thousands of online books, journal articles, databases, and more! Plus, if you need an article or book we don't have, we can get it for you through our free interlibrary loan program! 

To search for books, journals, and articles go to our list of A-Z Databases.

To find print books, click on Catalog. Please keep in mind that we are transitioning from print to online eBooks so most of the newer titles will be in digital format only.

To find online books, click on eBooks.

To find journals (both in print and online), click on Journals.

To find articles in a variety of journals, click on Databases.

Research & Instruction Librarian

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Sandra Desjardins
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Contact:
1133 John Freeman Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
713-799-7164