Bruce I. Howell Library (Southern Wake Campus): Library Services and Policies

Review your library account using the 'My Account' link found on the upper right side this page (opens in new window).

To login, you must enter 'WA' followed by your student ID number and your PIN. The default pin number is 1234 unless you previously created a unique PIN for your library account.

The following options are available under My Account:

• Review My Account - See what items are checked out on your account and when the items are due.
• User PIN Change - Everyone opening a WTCC Library account receives a default PIN number. You can create a unique PIN with the User PIN Change Link.
• Renew My Materials  - Library users may renew an item once.  You may renew an item only if the item is not overdue and has not been requested by another library user.

General Collection:
The general collection contains books that are available for a 3-week checkout. 

Course Reserves:
These are books, videos, and other class materials that are located behind the circulation desk for in-library use only. Items are placed on reserve by faculty members.

Study Zones:

You may like to listen to music while you study, but your classmates may prefer total quiet. To accommodate different study habits, the library has been zoned into three study zones. The Silent Zone, where no sound is allowed, the Quiet Zone, where you can listen to music with headphones, and the Group Zone, where quiet discussion may be held. Please choose the appropriate zone for your studying style and respect those around you.

Printing and Copying:
Students are limited to 25 pages of printing and/ or copying per day. Color printing is only available via the Copier/ Scanner using a USB flash drive. Fax services are not available at any library location.

Laptops:
The library offers laptops that are available for three week check outs. You must be a currently registered student and you must have a device agreement on file for the current semester. Laptops are available for as long as supplies last. Laptops are administered by Wake Tech ITS and students cannot install their own software.

Interlibrary Loans:

Can’t find a book in our library? You may be able to request that book from another community college library via interlibrary loan. Students, faculty, and staff can inquire about interlibrary loans at any of the Wake Tech campus libraries.

Cooperating Raleigh Colleges:
Wake Technical Community College Libraries are now part of the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges agreement. This agreement allows Wake Tech students, faculty, and staff to check out materials from Meredith College, William Peace College, NC State University, Saint Augustine, and Shaw University libraries. Students, faculty, and staff can inquire about CRC borrowing at any of the Wake Tech campus libraries.

• The library is open to all students, faculty, and staff of Wake Tech holding a valid Wake Tech ID. 
• Students must scan the barcode on the back of their Wake Tech student ID at the security desk each time they enter the library.
• Cellphone conversations must be taken outside the library.
• Teams, or other teleconference, meetings must be conducted in the Group Zone. Headphones are required for any audio that is played.
• Computers are for academic research and class-related activities. Library staff reserve the right to ask users to relinquish use as warranted.
• Books can be checked out for 3 weeks.
• Drinks without secure lids are not allowed in the library. A secure lid is defined as a lid that, when the container is turned upside down, no liquid comes out.
• Students can only print and/ or copy 25 pages per day.
• Users are responsible for their personal belongings. Unattended personal items may be discarded or turned into the college's Lost and Found.
• Wake County residents may use the library with a valid ID showing a current Wake County address. Residents must obtain a community borrower's card in order to use the library. Community borrowers must scan the barcode on the back of their Community Borrower card at the security desk each time they enter the library.