All current Alamo College Students, Staff, and Faculty can check out materials from the library.
You will need a valid Alamo Colleges ID.
15 items can be checked out at a time with a max of 5 media items.
Check out periods are 3 weeks for Students and 4 weeks for Staff & Faculty
Long overdue items will place holds on accounts and must be resolved either by returning the item or paying for item plus $10 for processing.
THE LIBRARY DOES NOT ACCEPT TEXTBOOKS!
TEXTBOOKS must be returned to the bookstore at HH113 or you can mail them as per the instructions that came with the book.
NVC CAMPUS BOOKSTORE:
Address: Huisache Hall Room # 113, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 486-4085
Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Friday | 9 AM–1 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Your checked out materials can be renewed in person at NVC library, over the phone (210) 486-4500, or online, if items are not overdue.
Overdue items need to be brought in person to be renewed.
The library has three study rooms: 4 person, 6 person, and 8 person capacities.
Rooms can not be reserved and are checked out on first come first serve basis.
Student ID is needed to check room out.
Check out is for two hours and can be renewed once.
There is a $5 charge per hour for late returns.
Materials on COURSE RESERVE can be checked out for 2 hours and cannot leave the library.
You will need your Alamo Colleges ID.
You can find items on reserve by clicking HERE
The Veteran's Library is open to all and the door must remain open.
There is a computer and table and couch.
Veteren specific books can be found here.
The Cub Corner is designed for Students that need to study while caring for small children.
There are books and activities, but children must not be left unattended, and the door must remain open.
Computers can be accessed by inputting on screen password and then Banner ID.
To Print, you will need a GoPrint account
B/W single-sided page: $0.05
B/W double-sided page: $0.06
Color single-sided page: $0.40
Color double-sided page: $0.80
To Scan you can use the scanner located by Computer Desk with either a USB or Email.
We have several tutoring labs to help you with your studies. Please choose from the services below:
We also have an Open Computer Lab available for students.
Northwest Vista College is dedicated to creating opportunities for success for many different kinds of students. Some students may have physical and/or mental challenges or impairments that interfere with their ability to succeed in the classroom. The Access office offers services to help "level the playing field" and create opportunities for success for students with these challenges. Please call 210-486-4466 for information.
If you need disability services, please complete the form at the link below. The link below is for all students with disabilities needing disability services at NVC. This includes new students with disabilities, returning students with disabilities and students with disabilities needing accommodations for the TSI placement exam.
Veterans seeking enrollment at Northwest Vista College are encouraged to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs for information regarding specific type of eligibility and extent of educational benefits coverage. Our staff members in the Esperanza Veterans Center can assist students by providing certification of courses and electronically submitting such information to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
General Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm
Friday 8:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday the 4th, 11th, and 18th: 9:00am - 1:00pm (January)
Northwest Vista College recognizes that students struggling economically or with mental health issues may find college overwhelming at times. We know that stress can impact academic performance. Any student experiencing challenges is encouraged to reach out to the NVC Student Advocacy and Resource Center. The Advocacy Center provides emergency student aid, help with essential needs, and individual and group mental health counseling at no cost to students.
24-hour emergency help is also available through the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline (Dial 988) or visit https://988lifeline.org/
24/7 Crisis Textline is also available by texting "HOME" to 741741.
210-486-HELP (4357)