Virtual Library Resources

UH System at Cinco Ranch students, faculty and staff can access library resources at all four UH System universities without the drive. At our virtual library, you can:

• Utilize online databases at all four UH System universities.
• Access books and journals electronically at all four UH System universities.
• Connect via the Internet to local and Houston Community College System libraries.
• Receive research assistance.
• Order books and articles from the UH System universities for delivery to the UH System at Cinco Ranch.

The library, which is open the same hours as our building, also has a small reference collection.

For general information on your home university’s library, please visit:

UH   |   UHCL   |   UHD   |   UHV

Getting Help

Library help is just a click away:

• Your home university’s library staff is there for you:
      • UH Reference Department
      • UHCL Ask A Reference Question Form
      • UHD Ask A Reference Question Form
      • UHV Distance Service Librarian
      • UH System at Cinco Ranch Ask a Reference Question Form

• The UH System at Cinco Ranch library supervisor can be reached via e-mail or telephone at cincolibrary@uh.edu or call 832.842.2865. The UH System at Cinco Ranch library is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8.am. to 5 p.m., Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays.

• You will need an ID number from your university in order to borrow books or use online databases. Here are links to instructions for obtaining an ID number:

UH   |   UHCL  |   UHD   |   UHV

Accessing your Home University Library

To access your home university’s library, visit:

UH   |  UHCL   |   UHD   |   UHV

Conducting Research

Have a tough research project? Librarians have developed these guides to research:

UH Research Guides & Tools
UHCL Research Tips
UHD
UHV
Research Help & Tutorials

Using Online Databases

The full text of many journal articles is accessible through your home university’s online database. To find it, follow the procedures below:

UH   |   UHCL   |   UHD   |   UHV

Finding Books and Articles

Once you find a book or article through your home university’s online catalog, books may be ordered for delivery to the UH System at Cinco Ranch and articles may be delivered to any address. A student ID is required.

For more information on ordering books and articles from your home university, visit:

UH – Article Form | Book Form Note: you must activate your UH Cougar 1 Card to request items

UHCL – Information | Article Form | Book Form

UHD – Information | Article Form | Book Form

UHV – Information | Article Form | Book Form

Getting a TexShare Card

A TexShare card allows you to request books from other public universities or private colleges throughout Texas. To obtain a TexShare card, or for more details, visit or call:

UH Circulation 713.743.9710
UHCL Reference 281.283.3910
UHD Circulation 713.221.8186
UHV Distance Services Librarian 800.687.5006 (Texas toll-free)

Using netLibrary

NetLibrary offers a searchable collection of electronic books in full text, including classics and current titles. To use netLibrary, follow your home university’s procedures for off-campus access to online resources.

UH   |   UHCL   |   UHD   |   UHV

Using the Internet for Research

The Internet is a powerful research tool.

Searching by Topic Guides

UH Internet Search Tools
UHCL Web Guides & Search Engines
UHD Internet Search Tools
UHV Web Search Engines & Directories
Internet Directories & Search Engines (Houston Community College System)
Search Engine Guide (The University Center)

Searching by Subject Guides

UH Web Subject Guides
UHCL Explore the Internet
UHD Internet Resources
UHV Web Search Engines & Directories
World Wide Web Subject Guides (The University Center)

Guides on Searching for References

These guides will help you find dictionaries, maps, statistics, news, and more.
UHCL Explore the Internet: Basic Reference
UHD Search the Internet > Reference
Quick Reference (Houston Community College System)
Ready Reference (The University Center)

Reserving Materials

UH-Victoria offers many items for electronic reserve. UH, UHCL, and UHD students can search online catalogs for reserve materials. For more information, visit:

UH information & online catalog
UHCL information & online catalog
UHD course reserves & online catalog
UHV course reserves & online catalog

Faculty members may reserve materials for classes at the UH System at Cinco Ranch. Students in those classes may check out the reserved materials for the loan period set by the faculty member. Faculty who need to place items on reserve should contact the UH System at Cinco Ranch librarian.

Citing Sources

For guides on citing print and Internet sources, visit:

UH Bibliographic Formats & Descriptions
UHCL Style Manuals & Guides
UHD Style Guides on the Internet
UHD Help Pages
UHV Citing Your Sources
Document Your Resources (The University Center)

Learning More

For more information about library services to off-campus students, faculty and staff, visit:

UH   |   UHCL   |   UHD   |    UHV