Nursing: Library and Guide Information

Ground Floor: 

• Accessible Entrance
• Book Drop
• The Nickerson Archives:  Archival materials and books covering the history of Cape Cod and the college
• Zoom Room

1st Floor:

• Front Desk:
  • Check out and return books
  • Borrow Reserve books, chargers, headphones
  • Get an ID (Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-7:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm)
• Instructional Media Services (IMS):
  • Audio-Visual Materials (DVDs)
  • Equipment: Digital Recorders, Digital Cameras, Scientific/Graphing Calculators and more
• Reference Desk:
  • Ask Here: Librarians on duty to help with research or finding/using library materials
  • Computers
  • Journals, Magazines, Microfilm and Newspapers
  • Reference Books: (Library Use Only)
  • Tables for group work

2nd Floor:

• Books: call numbers A-J
• Quiet Study Area

3rd Floor: 

•  Books: important call numbers: QM and QP (Anatomy and Physiology), R (Medicine), RC (Conditions), RM (Medications and Treatments), RT (Nursing)
• Quiet Study Area

Each tab on the guide will link you to resources, an assignment, or a page covering the best resources for a specific Nursing class.  While we have links to both library subscription sources and open websites, the search box on this guide will only bring you to the links we have-it will not search the sources themselves.

• Library Resources:  Links to our recommended Nursing/Health Sciences resources.
• Websites:  Links to recommended websites, tips on choosing and finding health sciences info.
• NUR107: Cultural Competency Resources recommended sources for this project
• NUR108: Family Violence Resources recommended sources for this paper
• NUR204: Clinical Research Paper and Education Presentation: recommended sources for this project
• NUR202: Evaluating Research Literature to help you find and evaluate research
• NUR203:  Evidence Based Practice to help you find and evaluate evidence-based practice
• ATI/NCLEX Test Prep: resources to help you prepare for taking these tests.
• APA links to websites and APA help sheets to help you understand and use APA format
• Mobile. How to access library resources on your device. 
• Help hours and contact info for the many services on campus

Thanksgiving Week Hours
Monday, November 25th: 8am-8pm
Tuesday, November 26th: 8am-8pm
Wednesday, November 27th: 8am-4:30pm
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED
Friday, November 29th: 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday, November 30th: 9am-1pm
Sunday, December 1st: 1pm-5pm

Fall Semester Hours
(Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd)
Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Please note the Nickerson Archives hours differ from those of the Wilkens Library. For current hours and the archivist's contact information, please check the Nickerson Archives website.

Please check the Wilkens Library webpage for updates and further information: https://www.capecod.edu/library/. 

Where to find research assistance:

• Stop by the library during the above hours

• Email the Reference Librarians at refdesk@capecod.edu

• Email a specific librarian: Tim, Jessica, Rebekah, Lisa.

• Call the Reference Desk: 774-330-4343

• Chat with the library is available on the college's webpage: https://www.capecod.edu/library

• Librarians are also available by appointment via Zoom

To request and borrow materials, you will need a Wilkens Library Card Number.  Don't have one? Contact us.  Library Card numbers are included on all CCCC IDs and are available to all CCCC students, staff and faculty.