STAR Center Service Desk |
936.273.7387 |
MC-STARCenter@lonestar.edu |
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Tutoring & Coaching Help |
936.273.7404 |
MC-Tutoring@lonestar.edu |
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Research & Citation Help |
936.273.7390 (call) |
936.657.2174 (text) |
MC-ResearchHelp@lonestar.edu |
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The collection at the LSC-Montgomery library includes books, CDs, and DVDs, as well as newspapers, magazines, and journals (periodicals) covering a wide range of subjects that support the courses at the LSC-Montgomery campus. These materials are organized into several smaller collections around the STAR Center:
While visiting the library patrons may browse the collection, use the catalog, or ask a librarian for assistance.
Searching the Library Collections
You can find an item in the collection by searching the LSC Libraries Online Catalog. The catalog includes all of the all books, eBooks, CDs, and DVDs that are owned by all Lone Star College campus libraries, Montgomery County Public Library, and the Harris County Public Library systems. You can limit your search to items available at LSC-Montgomery library or you can search other locations to have items delivered here or pick up an item located at another location.
Watch this video for instructions on using the catalog to locate items.
Locating Items on the Shelf
Once you find an item in the catalog, review the record to confirm the location and call number.
Items in the library are organized by call number. The call number is like an address for the item and allows you to quickly locate items. It begins with letters that correspond with the subject area and then is followed by a combination of numbers and letters, ending with the year the item was published.
Identify the correct bookcase in the stacks by matching the first two letters in the call number with the call number ranges on the bookcase's end cap. Then use the subsequent numbers to find the correct shelf and location of the item you are looking for by comparing the numbers on the book spines to the number you copied from the catalog. Visit the Service Desk for assistance finding an item.
Tips
Checking-out Items from the Library
To borrow (check-out) items from the library, patrons must have a library card. Most items can be checked-out using a Lone Star College student identification card, Montgomery County Public Library card, or Harris County Public Library card.
Currently, enrolled students, dual credit students, and continuing education students may get a LSC student identification card, by bringing a government-issued ID card, student ID number, and proof of registration to the STAR Center service desk. Patrons may get a public library card by visiting a Montgomery County Public Library or Harris County Public Library location.
The length of time for items borrowed depends on the item. Some materials such as course reserves, items marked “REF”, newspapers, magazines, and professional journals may not leave the library premises.
Requesting Items from Other Locations
If you did not limit your catalog search to a specific location your results will display all books, eBooks, CDs, and DVDs that are owned by all Lone Star campus libraries, Montgomery County Public Library, and the Harris County Public Library systems. These items may not be available on the shelf at LSC-Montgomery, but you can request the item through the catalog. This process is called "placing a hold".
Once you have located an item in the catalog, click on the title of the item to view the item record for more information. The information provided depends on the item; however, at the bottom of the record there will be a list of the libraries that have the item and the availability of the item.
If you have located a resource that is currently checked-out or is held at another location, you can place a hold on that item and designate where you would like to pick up that item. To place a hold:
You can see these steps and more by viewing the video below.
Requesting Items Not Found in the Catalog
If an item cannot be found in the library catalog or in the research databases, LSC students, faculty, and staff may request to borrow the resource from a library outside of the LSC consortium through the interlibrary loan (ILL) system by completing the interlibrary loan form. The general public has the availability of using ILL services via their local library where they hold a library account.
There are no guarantees that the resource desired is available or will be received by a certain time. Most ILL requests take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on the item, availability, location, and shipping.
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Norma Medina | Coordinator, Access Services | 936.273.7494
AA, Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lead for STAR Center service desk operations, including hospitality, circulation services, reserve collection maintenance, and Conroe Center library services.
Jessica Hernandez | Specialist, Access Services | 936.273.7422
BA, Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
Lead for evening STAR Center service desk operations, also supports collection maintenance, and provides technical support for public computer stations, patron printing, and student ID printing process.
Cole Williamson | Librarian/Professor | 936.273.7091 | Office F142
Master Library Science, University of North Texas; BA, History, University of Houston
BASS Liaison Librarian: Accounting, Administrative Services, Automotive Technology, Business, Computer Information Technology, Drafting, Economics, Geography, Government/Political Science, History, Land Surveying, Management, Marketing, Professional Pilot, Welding, and Visual Communications.
Lauren Dubell | Librarian/Associate Professor | 936.273.7034 | Office F135
Master Library Science, San Jose State University; BA, History, California State University
NaSH Liaison Librarian: Astronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Emergency Medical Services, Engineering, Geology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physics, and Radiology Technology.
Monica Cammack | Librarian/Professor | 936.273.7487 | Office F144
Master Library Science, Texas Woman's University; BS, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas at Arlington
TEAM Liaison Librarian: Art, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Education, Humanities, Live Entertainment Technology, Math, and Music.
Stefanie Anderson | Librarian/Associate Professor | 936.273.7020 | Office F136
Master Library Science, Texas Woman's University; BA, Psychology, Texas State University
BELS Liaison Librarian: Anthropology, Communications/Journalism, Criminal Justice, English, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Fire Science, Human Services, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech.
Mozhgan Pourasadollah | Manager, Academic Support Services | 936.271.6216
MBA, Our Lady of the Lake University; BBA, University of Iran
Oversees subject and academic success skills tutoring, academic coaching, and day-to-day operations of STAR Center Public Services.
Yolanda Guimerans de Perarnau | Coordinator, Subject Tutoring | 936.271.6113
MSc, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England; BA, Physics, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Venezuela. Lead for subject tutoring, including scheduling and training. LSC CORE TAP representative. Also provides physics and math tutoring.
Adam Johnson | Coordinator, Academic Coaching | 936.273.7414
Lead for academic success skills workshops and academic coaching.
Nathan Zingleman | Coordinator, Writing & Language Tutoring | 936.273.7055
BS, Psychology, Sam Houston State University; AA, Lone Star College-Montgomery; AS, Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lead writing and language tutoring, including day-to-day operations of The Write Place and Language Lab.
Sarah Palacios-Wilhelm | Dean, Academic Affairs and Libraries | 936.273.7393
M.Ed., The George Washington University; MS/LIS, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign; BA, Philosophy, The George Washington University
Oversees academic support services, including the STAR Center: Learning Center & Library, The Undergraduate Research Institute, Center for Civic Engagement, One Book One Campus, Instructional Support Services, and Faculty Resource Center.
Steve Simon | Business Manager, Academic Excellence Division | 936.273.7453
BS, Texas A&M University
Lead for Academic Excellence Division human resources, budget, and administrative processes.
Ashley Leverson | Coordinator, Academic Excellence Division | 936.273.7271
MBA, Texas Woman's University; BBA, Sam Houston State University
Lead for Academic Excellence Division event planning, marketing & outreach, and oversight of all division data and reporting.
Courtnee Hulsey | Specialist, Academic Excellence Division | 936.271.6136
AA, Graphic Design, Fresno City College
Oversees outreach services for Academic Excellence Division, graphic design, video, multimedia applications, and social media; also general support for all division areas.
Lone Star College-Montgomery
STAR Center | Library
Building F, 1st Floor
3200 College Park Drive
Conroe, TX 77384
Lone Star College-Montgomery | STAR Center 3200 College Park Drive | Building F, 1st Floor | Conroe, TX 77384