Q. Valencia College

Library Website

Locations/Hours/Phone

Catalog

Borrowing Policies

Research Guides

Databases A-Z

Logging In to the Library

First try logging in via ATLAS, our student portal. Once logged in to Atlas, look for the libraries box in the left-hand column of the “My Atlas” tab. Then click Search the Library which is the first link. You will be logged in to the library and the library catalog opens.

Login Problems

If you are unable to authenticate via ATLAS, send an e-mail to libraryservice@valenciacollege.edu and include your full name and VID number in the text of the e-mail. A library staff member will respond within one business day. Note that if you are not currently taking classes, you will not be able to login.

Wireless Access

Wireless access is available on all campuses. Go to Atlas and log in with Atlas Username and password.

Printing

Prints cost $.10 per page in the library (b/w). Color printing costs $.20 per page. Add funds to your account with cash or a debit or credit card, but there is a $5 minimum if you add funds with a card. Login https://print.valenciacollege.edu/ for more information, to add funds to an account, or to access wireless printing. Funds may also be added at kiosks in the library.

Textbooks

Please note that the Bookstore and the College Library are separate services.
If you are experiencing issues with your textbooks or eLibrary access, please contact the Online Bookstore https://valenciacollege.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php. They can provide assistance with these matters. You can reach the Bookstore by phone at 407-582-5310 or by using the chat feature on their Help page (https://valenciacollege.textbookx.com/help#/)

If you would like to check if a campus library has a copy of your textbook available to borrow while in library or access as an ebook, please search the library catalog https://vcc-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01FALSC_VCC:VCC&lang=en.

Career Research

The Ferguson's Career Guidance Center database is a valuable resource available through our library's A-Z Databases page. This database offers a wealth of information on career paths, job outlook trends, resume writing, and more. Access the database from the Database A-Z page https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/az.php?q=.

Evidence-based Practice or PICO/T Articles

CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is a valuable resource for nursing and allied health students and professionals. It provides access to a wide range of peer-reviewed articles and other relevant materials. To find peer-reviewed, evidence-based practice, or PICO/T sources, please follow the instructions or watch the tutorials available on our "Searching CINAHL" page https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/nursing/searchingCINAHL

Short Stories

The Valencia Reader is a collaborative anthology featuring various literary genres, including short stories, poems, plays, novels, and essays. To find a specific short story, you can search by the author's name and then the story title. Access the short stories in the Valencia Reader https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/c.php?g=359005&p=2423548