TCTC Media Center

The media center is open from 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. daily and available for student and instructor use. Students can use
the media center before school, during their lunch period, or after school without a pass from an instructor. During all
other times, however, a student needing to use the media center must have a signed pass. All students are expected to
sign-in and sign-out when they are not with a class, and the digital sign-in log is kept on file so any instructor can check
student attendance.

Students can borrow books for two weeks with a limit of three checkouts at a time. Students have unlimited access to
digital content, including digital books, periodicals, and databases. Student late notices will be emailed weekly, and
students are expected to pay replacement costs for lost items. Students with items that are long-overdue may have their
computer account, Google account, and/or iPad locked until the items are returned or the lost bill is paid. All holdings
can be viewed from the media center’s website at tctcmc.com.

Use of the fab lab is open to current TCTC students and staff. Policies for the equipment in the fab lab vary from
machine to machine. Each machine’s policies are explained on the fab lab website (tctcmc.com/fablab). Any violation
of the policies included in this handbook can result in the loss of fab lab access at the discretion of the librarian. It is
highly recommended that you speak with the librarian prior to undertaking new projects as she will be able to provide
input on issues you may not have considered such as material limitations, fabrication constraints, and project
scheduling. The fab lab will make the effort to accommodate all students and faculty interested in using our facilities.
Whole-class scheduling and other scheduling conflicts may result in the fab lab being closed to individual students
during school hours. Allow lead time for accessing the equipment, especially during peak times of the semester. Always
plan alternative methods and communicate with the librarian in advance of any deadline. Please visit the fab lab or
email the school media specialist at laura.tisher@tctchome.com to schedule a time to discuss projects.
Costs for the equipment and materials in the fab lab vary from machine to machine. Each machine’s costs are explained
on the fab lab website and posted in the fab lab. Please verify all costs prior to starting a job. Jobs must be paid for in
advance.
Never use any machine without prior approval from the librarian. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
ask. Equipment manuals are located in the fab lab and are available upon request.​

♦Computers can be used to complete an assignment. All school policies apply to student computer usage. Students must sign in to their own accounts. 

♦Best behavior is expected. You will be sent back to class or to the dean’s office for disrupting others, wasting time, or misusing materials or computers. All school policies apply in the library.