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Information Literacy is the building block of research and critical thinking. Here are some tools to help you become more information literate.

The library has put together a collection of resources to help you prepare for the NCLEX and HESI exams.

Library and online research resources listed by subject area.

A collection of useful links to resources for Trocaire students, faculty and staff.

The is the main part of the library’s book collection. It contains books on many topics, including nursing.

The Archives Collection includes non-current materials from the founding of the school in 1958 up to the present time.

A small collection (approximately 800 titles) at the Extension Center at the Trocaire Achievement Complex on Transit Road in Williamsville.

A small collection of picture books and chapter books for children ages birth through eleven.

A collection without a strict academic focus meant for our patrons’ own enjoyment – includes many current award-winning books.

A space for study, (relative!) quiet, and reading. The Reading Room and the adjacent area also house several distinct collections.

Fill out our online form and a librarian will answer your question in writing. You can also use our 24/7 LibChat button at the top of the page.

Need a book that’s not in our collection? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan book request form.

Need a research article that’s not available in one of our online databases? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan article request form.

Need some individual help? Schedule a Research Appointment with one of the Trocaire librarians.

The library’s only study room can be reserved during library hours for a two-hour period.

Fill out this form if you’d like to suggest a resource for the library to purchase for its collection.

Look up the names, contact information, and subject specialties of the Trocaire librarians.

Current library hours, and addresses for both the main Choate campus library and the Transit Extension.

A guide to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the library (opens in a new page).

A brief overview of the library’s mission, vision, and policies.

A link to the library’s online Collection Development Policy.

A guide to general library policies, including circulation and reserves.

Loan Periods | Textbooks | Items not Owned |

Loan Periods

The Trocaire College Libraries have a collection of books, DVDs and print journals. Loan periods vary based on the type of material you check out. To find out if the library owns an item check our Library Catalog.

Check out the Materials Use policy to find out more.

Textbooks

Does the library own a copy of the textbook for my class?

The Trocaire College Libraries have a Reserve Collection of the textbooks, in print or eBook format, for many of the courses taught at the college. However, some may be an older edition of the textbook that your professor has assigned you. A few textbooks are also available as eBooks. The eBooks may be read using your Trocaire UN/PW. The eBooks cannot be checked out but you may be able to print or save pages depending on the book publisher.

Please note that the libraries do not own ALL textbooks used here at the college.

To check out a printed textbook, stop at the main desk. A current Trocaire ID card is required to check out the textbook. A photocopy of the front and back of your Trocaire ID card is the only accepted substitution.

The textbook may only be used in the library. Read the Borrower’s Responsibilities to find out more.

Find out if an item is on Course Reserve check our Reserve Collection Guide.

Items not Owned

Where can I get books (and other materials) that are not available at the Trocaire College Libraries?

There are two ways to get books:

Through AcademicSHARE, current Trocaire faculty and students with a Trocaire ID card can borrow materials from participating college libraries in the Western New York area. Remember, any item borrowed from another library is subject to that library’s policies. Community users and alumni are not eligible for AcademicSHARE.
You can also request books through Interlibrary Loan. A librarian will work to find the books you need and have them shipped to the library for you to pick up. It takes at least 7-10 business days for books to arrive at the library via USPS.