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Library Services for NCK Tech Students

Renovation Update

Due to renovation construction, there will be limited access to the library building beginning August 19, 2024.

  • Use the northeast accessible entrance to reach the Welcome Desk or Special Collections & Archives. The Welcome Desk is open M - F 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Special Collections & Archives is available by appointment; contact Brian Gribben at b_gribben@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-5511.
  • Check out technology and pick up books on hold or requested through Interlibrary Loan at the Welcome Desk. Instructions on how to place a hold are at the bottom of this box.  
  • There are no study spaces or public restrooms available in Forsyth Library at this time.
  • Most Library staff and the Media Lab have moved to Custer Hall.
  • Electronic resources, including databases, the Scholars Repository, and the Ask a Librarian research help service, remain accessible.
  • For updates, check the Renovation Status Page on our website and follow our Renovation Blog.

Access to Library Resources & Services for NCK Students

Resource/Service Access?
Forsyth Library Databases On-Campus: YES        Off-campus: NO
State Library Databases Accessible to Kansas residents from anywhere by logging in with a KS Library CardTo get a card, email MaryAlice Wade at mawade2@fhsu.edu (provide your full name with middle initial, if any, your full birthdate, and your email address) or ask at your local library.
Library Computers YES with TigerNet ID log-in
Check out Books YES with TigerCard at Learning Commons Desk (main floor)
Interlibrary Loan (request items from another library) YES
Use TigerPrint YES, need to add credits to TigerCard with debit/credit card or cash/check
Reserve a Study Room YES
Use the Writing Center YES
Use the Media Lab YES
Ask A Librarian Research Help YES, in person or via chat, email, phone, text or Zoom.

 

TigerNet ID Activation

An activated TigerNet ID is required to access Forsyth Library services and resources, including using computers and accessing library databases.

Tiger Cards

A Tiger Card is required to check out books from Forsyth Library.

To obtain a Tiger Card, visit the Tiger Card Center in the Memorial Union, room 208, Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. OR request one online

Price: $10.00

Please be prepared to present a valid photo ID including a current government issued driver's license, military ID, passport, or other state-issued photo ID when obtaining your Tiger Card.

If a valid photo ID is not available, please contact our office at 785-628-5533 or by meeting the State of Kansas ID requirements. State of Kansas ID requirements can be found here.