The SCC library building opened to the public in 1986. The library collection is one of the largest in the North Carolina Community College System with over 67,000 volumes, 7662 audiovisual materials, 3000 record albums, and 196 current printed subscriptions. In addition, the library also has a large collection of historic magazines, journals, and newspapers in microform format. We serve SCC students, faculty and staff, and the general public.
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.
For those interested in local history or researching their family tree, the library has a large genealogy collection. We also have The New York Times newspaper on microfilm from its beginning in 1851. If you can't find what you need here, our interlibrary loan service allows students, faculty and staff, and community patrons to obtain materials from other libraries.
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.
Length of Loans
- General Circulation -- Students and public patrons may check out books and audiovisual materials for two (2) weeks. The loan may be renewed for two (2) additional weeks if no one else has requested the material. Renewals must be made in the library, and not by telephone. Faculty and staff may borrow materials for one semester, the materials being due back to the library on the first day of final exams of that semester. Consecutive renewals of books are permissible at the discretion of the librarian.
- 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.
Fines
- General Circulation........................$ .10 per day per item $ 10.00 maximum per item
- Reserve -- (overnight).................. $ .50 per hour per item $10.00 maximum per item
- Reserve --(two hours)....................$ .50 per hour per item $10.00 maximum per set
- Reserve -- (one week).....................$ .50 per day per item $10.00 maximum per item
Special Collections
The North Carolina History and Genealogy Collection consists of materials concerning the history of North Carolina and especially of the area in and around Columbus County. These materials are especially helpful to persons researching family histories.
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. View the Pedagogy Collection.
The SCC Collection consists of documents and publications by and about SCC. Included are copies of the Ram-O-Gram (SCC's official notice bulletin), newsletters, catalogs, handbooks, news articles, and other materials.
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.
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.)
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