information about the history of UTC, personal papers of alumni and faculty, as well as many rare and valuable books (some of which go back to Shakespeare's time). Information about special collections can be found at: www.lib.utc.edu/services/special_collections.
Reserve Materials: Your professors may place items "on reserve" in the Library for use by students in their classes. Many of these items are available electronically, while others are shelved behind the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor. To find an item on course reserve, go to the library homepage and click on the Course Reserve link in the “FIND” section. This will take you to a simple search by title, professor, or course number. If the article or item is available electronically you will be able to click on a link that will access a pdf to read online or print immediately.
Interlibrary Loan
The Interlibrary Loan Department will borrow books and journal articles not owned by UTC, free of charge, from other libraries, for current students and faculty. Simply fill out the request form at http://illiad.lib.utc.edu/. In addition, students may borrow books in person from other universities in the UT or Tennessee Board of Regents system. A list of participating schools may be found at: www.lib.utc.edu/services/circulation/borrowing/TBR-UTlist.html. The library's Circulation Desk will issue a TBR card for students who wish to borrow books in person from a participating TBRschool.
Library Services
Access and Borrowing Services:
At our 1st floor Circulation Desk, a student with a Mocs Card can:
- check out books for the length of the current semester,
- check out cds, dvds, or videos for 7 days,
- check out a laptop for up to 3 hours of use,
- check out a group study room for 3 hours of use,
- renew your materials in person or by phone (or renew online at https://opac.lib.utc.edu/cgi-bin/opac),
- borrow a course reserve item,
- pick up an interlibrary loan,
- obtain a TBR borrower card,
- place a "search" request for an item that is missing from the shelf,
- pay a fine or fee by check, cash, or Mocs Card.
Information Services:
At our 1st floor Research Desk, our librarians help students to:
- identify useful articles, books, or web sites for your research,
- make an appointment with you for an in-depth research consultation,
- provide you a subject guide to resources that identify quality resources in the Library on a topic you need,
- respond to your email requests for assistance, submit questions at www.lib.utc.edu/forms/contact_us.html,
- teach a class on research methodology at the request of your professor.
The Library Building:
The Library Building is equipped with 75 public computers for student use. The entire building is also wireless enabled, and there is ample space for both group and individual study. There is also a small eating area available on the 1st floor of the Library.
Mocs Card
The University provides each student with an official University ID card, the Mocs Card. This card is used to gain admission to athletic events, to check out books from the library, to obtain special rates and privileges at many University functions, and to indicate the individual's right to use University facilities. Mocs Cards can also be used as a debit card at the following locations:
All Food Service Facilities
Bookstore
Computer Labs - Go Print Stations
Graphic Services and Mail Room
Laundry Facilities
Parking Garage and Parking Services
UTC Student Health Center
Select copy and vending machine locations
A debit card account balance can be activated by depositing cash into the Value Port machine located next to Food Services in the University Center and in the Library. Also, deposits can be made in the form of cash, check, Visa or Mastercard in the Bursar's Office, 216 Fletcher Hall.
A student's initial Mocs Card is intended to last throughout the entire stay at UTC. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Mocs Card Office to be placed on Hold. The Mocs Card Office is located in the University Center, ground floor, Room 141. The telephone number is (423) 425-2218 or (423) 425-4109; fax (423) 425-4795. UTC is not liable for any loss of funds due to misuse or theft of a Mocs Card. Replacement cards (lost, broken, or damaged) are made at the Mocs Card Office for a cost of $15 to be paid at the Bursar's Office. Once a replacement card is made, previous cards cannot be reactivated under any circumstances. No fee is charged for the initial card or for the initial use of the debit card system.
Placement Services
Located in the University Center, the Placement and Student Employment Center assists degree candidates, alumni, and students in securing full- and part-time employment. The service is available year round.
Security
(423) 425-4357The University is committed to making the campus a safe environment for its citizens. Each year UTC publishes the Campus Safety and Law Enforcement Handbook which includes campus crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years as well as various campus policies concerning law enforcement, the reporting of criminal activity, and crime prevention programs. Prospective students, current students and employees may receive a copy of the report by visiting:www.utc.edu/PublicSafety or by writing to:
