Moody Library Resources for Online Education Students: Help in Finding Library Materials

HCU's Moody Library has access to more than 200,000 electronic books (e-books).  These books come in two major collections: ebrary and eBooks on EBSCOhost. These books may be viewed online or downloaded to e-book readers.  Please see the Downloading E-books tab for instructions.

Interlibrary Loan --An HCU student, faculty or staff member can request an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) for a book or article that Moody Library does not own by filling out an Interlibrary Loan Request Form and giving it to a librarian or using one of the online forms below. The Interlibrary Loan Librarian will try to obtain the material from the nearest free or inexpensive source after searching a nationwide network.  Items will be shipped to Moody library.  Every effort is made to obtain the materials quickly and at the least possible expense, but we cannot guarantee a speedy arrival.  Moody Library only borrows books and articles; no CDS, cassette tapes, DVDs, or videocassettes will be requested.  The patron will be notified by email when the item arrives.  Please complete your use of the borrowed materials quickly and return them to the Interlibrary Loan department at HCU.  Questions about Interlibrary Loan should be directed to the Interlibrary Loan Librarian at 281-649-3181 or ill@hc.edu.

Journal Article Interlibrary Loan Request Form

Book Interlibrary Loan Request Form

TexShare Cards -- The TexShare card program is an agreement among libraries across the State of Texas that allows users of TexShare libraries to directly borrow from other TexShare libraries.  Using a TexShare card, HCU faculty, staff and currently enrolled students can borrow books in person from participating libraries.  The number of books that can be borrowed is limited by the policies of the TexShare libraries (usually four at a time).  A TexShare card can be obtained at the Reference Desk or the Circulation Desk along with a list of the local libraries that participate in the TexShare program.  Rice University does not participate in the TexShare card program. Online students who are unable to come to Moody library may obtain a card by filling our one of the forms below:

Online Student TexShare Request Form (along with ID request)

Online Student TexShare Renewal Form

You will need to present your current HCU student ID, your driver's license, and the TexShare card to the library you wish to visit and they will register you into their system. You are responsible for any resources checked out and responsible to that library for any fines.

Learn more about TexShare and find a TexShare Library near you.

Borrowing From Rice University -- To borrow books from Rice University an HCU affiliate must obtain an official ALA (American Library Association) Interlibrary loan form from the Moody Reference Desk, fill it out completely and have it signed by an HCU librarian.  Users must know which book is to be borrowed from Rice.  An incomplete form will not be accepted.  Librarians can assist patrons to find book citations in the Rice University catalog.  The agreement between Rice and HCU allows our faculty, staff and students to borrow up to four books at a time.  Each book borrowed needs its own form. HCU constitutents who use this service are responsible for returning all items to Rice.

If you cannot find the book that you need in Moody Library's e-book collection, then you are welcome to search for physical books. The library can mail you physical books, however, you would be responsible for mailing them back. Use the Online Student Book Request Form to make your request.

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