Accessing Resources

Borrowing Materials

NECC libraries lend various physical items – books, magazines, DVDs, board games, graphing calculators, and phone chargers – all searchable through the library catalog. A limited number of laptops are available from the computer labs for short- or long-term student loans. Faculty, staff, and students at NECC have comprehensive borrowing privileges, including access to materials from NECC libraries, all Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM) partners, interlibrary loan services, off-campus database access, and manage their library accounts online. For more information on borrowing materials, see our policy.

Request an item from another library

Are you looking for something the library doesn’t have? Check libraries across the state to see which other institutions might hold your item with ComCat Statewide Catalog. The NECC library will make every effort to meet the research needs of its students and faculty. Occasionally, a book or article is unavailable in the library’s databases or other HELM libraries. In those instances, the library will request the item from another library through interlibrary loan. For books, the turnaround time may be up to 2 weeks; articles generally are made available within 48 hours of request. If you need a book or article unavailable through HELM or the library’s databases, please fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request form.

Computers & Printers

Staffed by Academic Technology specialists, our computer labs are conveniently located on the Haverhill Campus- Bentley Library (A-330) and Lawrence Campus- Dimitry Building (L-149). The labs offer comprehensive support for students using Blackboard and Microsoft Office, along with assistance for printing, scanning, and general technology questions. Each lab has PC and Mac workstations, providing access to class-specific software, printers, scanning and copying services, and lending options for laptops and graphing calculators.

Course Reserves

Faculty members can place course materials on reserve at both campus libraries. Students can check current reserve materials through the NECC Reserves System or contact the library with questions. Faculty should contact James Nalen (Haverhill campus) or Jenny Fielding (Lawrence campus) for assistance with course reserves.

Go to the NECC Reserves System to see what is currently On Reserve.

If you have questions about items on reserve, please contact the library at 978-556-3400 or 978-738-7400.  You may also email us for further assistance at reference@necc.mass.edu.

Chronicle of Higher Education

The NECC Library provides complimentary access to the digital subscription of the Chronicle of Higher Education. 

Databases 

The library offers access to various databases containing journal articles and other media. Specific publications can be searched on our databases. Databases

LinkedIn Learning

Thanks to the generosity of NECC’s Center for Professional Development, all students have free access to LinkedIn Learning. If you have questions, please email cpd@necc.mass.edu.

Research Guides

Created by NECC librarians, Research Guides serve as curated starting points for your academic research. These guides organize trusted resources by course, subject area, and topic, connecting you directly to recommended databases, websites, and library materials. Browse the guides to discover high-quality sources specifically selected to support your coursework.

Study Rooms

NECC students can reserve group study rooms (A209a, A210, and A214) in Haverhill for up to three hours daily, while silent study spaces are available for individual use in both Haverhill (A208) and Lawrence (L001). All users must maintain appropriate behavior, keep rooms neat, and always monitor personal belongings. Reservations are required and can be made by clicking below.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

NECC is proud to participate in the MFA’s University Membership Program. Current students, faculty, and staff are invited to present their NECC ID upon arrival for one free admission. Learn more about the NECC Knights Student Discount Program. 

Did You Know? The White Fund paintings on display in the Fournier Education Center on NECC’s Lawrence Campus are reproductions. The originals are housed at the MFA.

New York Times

The NECC Library provides complimentary access to the digital subscription of the New York Times. Click here to search the NYT archive back to 1995.