The library is committed to providing accessible services, resources, and spaces for all users. Please contact the library for assistance accessing materials or requesting accommodations.
Computers & Technology
- 20 computers are available in the library, and all computers are equipped with webcams and Respondus LockDown Browser to support online coursework and secure testing.
- Three computers are available for community users during library hours.
- Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the library.
- Printing services are available.
- Headphones are available for in-library use to listen to audio or video without disturbing other patrons.
Study & Learning Spaces
- Four study carrels are available for individual, focused study.
- Four small study rooms are available for individual or small-group work.
- A collaboration room provides space for group projects, meetings, and discussion (seats 7).
- Tables and comfortable seating areas are available throughout the library.
- The library classroom provides a flexible learning environment equipped with tables, computer access, and projection technology.
Special Spaces
- The Mary Helen Jackson Children's Reading Room provides a dedicated space for children's literacy activities and reading.
- The REACH Artifacts Museum features historical and educational exhibits, including 12 display cases, a weaving loom, a spinning wheel, and other artifacts.
- The Creative Learning Center (CLC) provides a Make & Take space where students can explore creativity through hands-on activities and projects.
Student Wellness
- The Relaxation Room provides a quiet space for students to take a break, recharge, and reduce stress. The room is available in 30-minute sessions.
- Puzzles and coloring pages are available for students looking for a quick stress-relief activity or a way to unwind between classes.
Printing
Printing Allowance
Students are allocated 500 sheets per semester for printing. Double-sided printing counts as two pages.
Checking Your Balance
To view your remaining print quota:
- Log into your myBRTC
- Select the Student Home
- Under Quick Links, click Print Quota.
- Sign in using your portal credentials.
This page displays your total pages printed, number of print jobs, and printing history.
⚠️ Important ⚠️
Print jobs that exceed your remaining print balance will not print. For example, if you have 5 pages remaining and send a 10-page document, the print job will not process.
Printing will not process if the document exceeds your remaining quota.
For example, if you try to print a 10-page document but only have 5 pages remaining, the print job will not process and no warning message will appear.
Additional Printing
Students who run out of their allotted pages may purchase a code for 100 additional sheets for $10 + tax at the bookstore.
Redeeming a Print Card
- Go to the Print Quota section in the portal.
- Select Redeem Card.
Enter the purchased code to add the additional pages.
Borrowing
Checking Out Materials
- Students must present a valid BRTC ID when checking out materials.
- Community patrons must present a valid photo ID.
- Patrons are responsible for materials in their possession. Fines may be assessed for materials that are overdue, damaged, or lost.
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Overdue items may result in holds being placed on a borrower’s account, which may restrict borrowing privileges. Unreturned materials may be subject to additional charges and collection procedures.
Loan Periods
- Up to 5 items may be checked out at one time.
- Books may be checked out for two weeks with one renewal.
- Laptops may be checked out for four weeks.
- Reference materials, reserve items, and periodicals must be used in the library only.
Returning Materials
- Materials should be returned to the circulation desk or placed in the outside book return located near the library entrance.
- All library materials must be returned at the end of each semester or term before grades can be released and transcripts processed.
Getting Materials from Other Libraries
ARKLink Library Card
BRTC students, faculty, and staff may request an ARKLink Library Card to borrow materials from participating Arkansas libraries when resources are not available through the BRTC Library.
Request an ARKLink Library Card
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
If a book or article is not available through the BRTC Library or ARKLink, library staff may request the item from another participating library on your behalf. Most requests require advance notice, so please plan ahead. Requests typically take 7-12 business days to complete depending on availability.
Submit an Interlibrary Loan Request
Suggest a Purchase
Help us improve the library collection by recommending books or other materials that support your coursework, teaching, or research needs. All recommendations are reviewed based on academic relevance, available funding, and collection needs.
Library Policies
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are allowed in the library. Please keep drinks away from computers and other equipment. Seating and tables are available throughout the library for studying, relaxing, and enjoying a snack or beverage.
Intellectual Freedom
The BRTC Library is committed to upholding the principles of intellectual freedom and supporting access to a broad range of viewpoints and ideas. Library collections are selected based on academic quality, relevance, and contribution to the subject area, not as an endorsement of the ideas expressed within the materials.
The library also supports respectful discussion and the exchange of differing viewpoints in its study spaces. This commitment helps promote critical thinking, academic inquiry, and a well-rounded educational experience.
For more information, see the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.
