The SCC library building opened to the public in 1986. With over 65,000 volumes, 164,279 pieces of microform, 3000 record albums, and 150 current printed subscriptions, the library collection is one of the largest in the North Carolina Community College System. 

The library is located between the Student Center (“G” building) and the Child Development Center (“H” building), behind the multipurpose (“M”) building and in front of the Allied Health (“R”) building. The library has the letter “L” displayed on the front of the building. There is a “Welcome” sign posted on the kiosk in front of the library.

Of particular interest to community members is the library's large genealogy collection and The New York Times from its beginning in 1851 to the present day. An interlibrary loan service allows students, faculty, staff, and community members alike to obtain materials from other libraries. 

Open to SCC students and personnel and to the general public, the library collection includes books, periodicals, audiovisual material, various online services, and other resources. 

Circulation Policies:
Library Cards -- A person should apply for a library card at the circulation desk and must present this card each time he/she needs to borrow materials. The first card issued to a patron is free, with a charge being made for replacements. These cards are available to SCC students, faculty, and staff and also to community users (high school age and above). The owner of the card is responsible for any material charged in his/her name. 
 

2. Reserve Material -- At the request of faculty or staff, library staff members place certain resources on reserve for various groups of students. These materials are available for either two (2) hours, overnight, or one week and being due at 10:30 a.m. on the respective dates. 
 

2. Reserve -- (overnight).................. $ .50 per hour per item 
$10.00 maximum per item 

3. Reserve --(two hours)....................$ .50 per hour per item 
$10.00 maximum per set 

4. Reserve -- (one week).....................$ .50 per day per item 
$10.00 maximum per item 
 

The George A. Thompson Collection honors the memory of Mr. George Thompson, who served as a library assistant at SCC for many years. This collection includes books on a wide range of topics. 

The Mary Wyche Mintz Collection honors Mrs. Mary Mintz who taught English classes at SCC.  Included are books by Mrs. Mintz's favorite authors as well as books about her favorite subjects. 
 
The Pedagogy Collection includes books, magazine articles, and videos on the art, science, or profession of teaching. Subjects include teaching and learning strategies, critical thinking, effective grading, and learning communities, among others.

The Information File, located near the reference section, contains pamphlets, booklets, maps, and similar materials on a wide variety of subjects. An index to the collection is located on top of the file. 

Periodicals and Indexes:
Approximately 150 current printed subscriptions to magazines and newspapers make up a portion of the library's periodical collection. Another portion contains older issues of these and other periodicals. Included in the library are printed indexes to these resources. Some of these indexes are listed below: 

• Art Index
• Book Review Digest
• Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature

The New York Times newspaper, from the first issue in 1851 to the present, is available along with an index to subjects appearing in the articles.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If a password or other information is required, please contact the Southeastern Community College library staff at 910-642-7141, ext. 386.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
** CCLINC Catalog (Community College Libraries in North Carolina)
Internet address: http://www.louise.nccommunitycolleges.edu 
The Internet version is called iLink.  On the "Welcome to CCLINC" screen, scroll to the name of the college for which you want to see a listing of materials.  Then, click on the name of the college, and begin searching there. Search for an author, title, etc.  CCLINC lists the materials in the libraries at most of the North Carolina Community Colleges, including SCC. 

* Internet address:  www.nclive.org
Patrons may use reference and research materials from a wide variety of computerized databases consolidated into one list.  The databases offer indexing, abstracting, and in some cases, full text of articles and other resources.  If full text is not available from NC LIVE or the local collection, staff most likely can obtain a copy through interlibrary loan services. 

* Internet address:  http://infoweb.newsbank.com
This resource includes two databases. America’s Newspapers provides full-text news articles from over 600 national and 18 North Carolina newspapers. America’s News Magazines provides full-text articles that cover national and international news, business, science and technology, sports, and more from leading magazines. Newsbank may also be accessed through NC LIVE.

* FACTS.com -- Internet address:  www.2facts.com
This Fact.com resource contains five databases:  Facts on File World News Digest, Issues and Controversies, Today’s Science, World Almanac Reference, and World Almanac Encyclopedia. The Facts on File World News Digest includes sixty-six years of current and archival news coverage, plus live news feed, timelines, and comprehensive overviews. Issues and Controversies provide information on current controversial topics and contains numerous helpful features such as overviews, links to related web sites, interviews, and contact organizations. Today’s Science contains authoritative information on the latest developments in science. The World Almanac Reference/Encyclopedia databases include an encyclopedia, biographies, country profiles and maps, photos, and much more.

*CQ Researcher -- Internet address:  http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher
CQ Researcher is an excellent source for in-depth analysis of the most current and controversial issues of the day, with “recent reports”, “in the news”, and “coming up” featured each week.  There are many charts, graphs, and sidebar articles within each feature, as well as comments from subject experts, lawmakers, and citizens on all sides of each issue. CQ Researcher may also be accessed through NC LIVE.

*(Social Issues Resources Series)
Internet address: http://sks.sirs.com

The SCC library also has a computer with SIRS on CD-ROM.

SIRS is a general reference resource that includes the Researcher, Government Reporter, Renaissance, and WebSelect databases. There are thousands of full-text articles on social, scientific, business, global, and political issues. Articles are taken from newspapers, magazines, journals, and U.S. government publications.

* Nursing Journals
Internet address: http://proquest.umi.com/login
ProQuest provides abstracting and indexing for more than 430 titles, with over 390 full-text titles. This unique resource offers complete information from leading nursing and related publications, including dissertations. Designed to meet the needs of students and researchers at academic institutions, the Medical Sciences - ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health database covers a wide range of topics.

*  Internet address: http://www.worldbookonline.com
World Book provides more than 26,000 articles, 12,000 pictures and maps, and 7,000 links to other websites. This resource offers the World Book general encyclopedia, a Spanish-language encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, a North Carolina Resource Guide, World Book Kids, and much more.

* Also available for use off campus for students, faculty and staff

**Also available off campus for community patrons in addition to SCC students, faculty and staff

Contact the library staff to receive the passwords.

Internet -- SCC students, faculty and staff, and community patron adults may "surf the net" on computers in the library. The World Wide Web offers a wealth of information, thus causing this resource to be one of the library's versatile reference tools. 

 

Arrangement of Materials:

Books in the SCC Library are arranged by the Library of Congress Classification System (LC) rather than by the Dewey Decimal System.

N – Fine Arts

NA - Architecture

D – History

DD – History of Germany

Visit the Library Handbook on-line for more explanation about the Library of Congress Classification System.

Abbreviations -- Special kinds of materials found in the library are designated by special abbreviations before or instead of the regular Library of Congress call number: 

AC - Audiocassette*	Per - Periodical index
AT - Audiotape*	Rec - Phonograph record*
CD - Compact disk*	Ref - Reference book
DVD - Digital Video Disc*	SCC - SCC Collection
ff - Oversized (folio) book	TR - Transparency*
FS - Filmstrip*	TS - Slides*
GA - Game*	VT - Videotape*
GAThompson - George A. Thompson Collection
GEN - Genealogy Collection
KT - Kit*
MP - Motion picture (16 mm)*
MWMintz – Mary Wyche Mintz Collection

*audiovisual materials   (Others listed are special collections.)