Eshleman Library

The HFC Eshleman Library provides places to explore, research, discuss, and create new information.

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Access research databases to find peer-reviewed sources, and more.

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We can help you find what you're looking for in the HFC Library Catalog.

Library Services during the pandemic

You can contact us if you have questions, need a library barcode, or need help doing library research.

Ask for help:

  • By live chat - "Ask a Librarian"
  • By email – contact us or email the Library Director at library@hfcc.edu for questions about fines, MeL items, or registration holds.
  • By phone – (313) 845-9606. We will respond during library business hours.
  • By text message - (313) 241-3489

Fall 2022 Hours

We're available to help you in person during the following hours:

In-Person/Online: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Online only: Saturday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

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Our knowledge base FAQ provides answers to questions about the library and the resources you can use.

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Hours during Fall Semester: 
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Located in the Library (B)
313-845-9606
library@hfcc.edu

Online only hours:
Saturday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

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Electronic Resources Access
Course Reserves
Government Resources
Mirror News Archive

Services

For Faculty and Staff
Computers and Printing
Citation Help
Renew a Book

External resources and partners

Interlibrary Loan
MEL - Michigan Electronic Library
Local Libraries
OCLC WorldCat

Troubleshooting access to online resources

The Henry Ford College Eshleman Library provides online research databases for students, faculty, and staff. These databases are accessible from off campus with a library barcode number.

If you need a library card or you need help, please contact a librarian.

Troubleshooting

Browser, network, website security or ISP problem (most common issues):

  • Browser issues: Try a different web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari). This is the most common solution. Databases such as CINAHL and Kanopy often work best in Firefox.
  • Browser cache full: Go to your browser settings and clear the history (cache) and cookies, restart your browser, and try to reconnect.
  • Browser update required: Check to ensure that your browser is up to date.
  • JavaScript and/or cookies disabled: Go to the browser settings and enable JavaScript or allow cookies.
  • Local firewall preventing use of the library proxy: This problem is common in corporate or institutional settings. Contact your local network administrator for support.
  • Internet service provider (ISP) preventing use of the library proxy: Some ISPs, especially satellite providers, may prevent the use of proxies. Contact your ISP for support.

Password problem:

Database is asking for a password other than library barcode

The library usually does not use separate login information for databases. If a database asks for a different password, it is often due to the following factors:

  • Attempting to access the database directly, rather than linking from the HFC library page. Access the resource from the Library website directly.
  • The database timed out due to inactivity. Initiate a new session using a link from the Library website.
  • The number of simultaneous users allowed under the library's contract for the database has been exceeded. Wait a few minutes, then try to access the resource again.

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