Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get an online library barcode?
Any student who is taking only distance or online courses. Students who are taking one or more on-campus or hybrid classes should come to Student Central in person to get a picture taken for a BHCC ID Card.
What can the library barcode be used for?
With an online library barcode, you can:
- Log into your library account
What can’t the library barcode be used for?
With an online library barcode, you cannot:
- Use it as a photo ID
- Get your refund
- Borrow books from the BHCC library
- Request books from other libraries
- Use the gym
- Use the shuttle
To use these services, come to Student Central on the Charlestown Campus and get a picture taken for your BHCC ID Card.
How much does it cost?
Electronic barcodes are free.
How long does it take to get my online barcode?
You should get a response via email within 24-48 hours.
Do I also need a library password?
Yes. You can receive the password at the same time that you receive the online barcode.
How do I sign into my library account?
Go to the NOBLE Catalog and type your barcode and library password.
How do I access the databases from home?
The library's databases are located at the Library Databases webpage.
You no longer need to enter your library barcode number and password to access our online resources from off-campus. Instead, the library is using OneLogin to access any online resource, whether you are on or off campus.
Like signing into your email, when you click through to any of the library’s online resources, you will be prompted to sign in with your BHCC username and password and complete the OneLogin’s 2-factor authentication.
Your BHCC ID, which is your library card, is now only needed for checking out print books or other materials in the library or accessing any print or digital books from the NOBLE library consortium.
How do I get help with the library databases?
If you are unable to log into the databases from home, please come in, call, or email us ASAP.
Lending Services Desk: 617-228-2213
Email: bhcclibrary@bhcc.edu
Usually we can solve the problem quickly, but we won't be here if you're doing your research very late at night or very early in the morning, so it's best to get things fixed as soon as you can.
Library Barcode/Password Applications
Do you need a library barcode and/or a library password? Please fill out the application found here: