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LIBRARY HOURS

           8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday
           8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday*

*Library hours are determined by the College academic calendar. Please check our website or call about hours during student breaks and holidays. 

LIBRARY & I.D. CARDS

Library accounts are created when students or college staff are registered with the SCC system. Your library account number will be SWC- followed by your 7 digit student or staff ID number. Library staff must verify your identity with your student/staff ID card or other valid photo ID before lending materials.  

All SCC students have access to the Holt Library Orientation course in Moodle. This course provides a basic overview of the library, the resources available, and how to access them. 

CHECKOUTS

Books check out for 4 weeks and can be renewed for another 4 weeks.  DVDs, magazines, and journals check out for 7 days. SCC students are allowed to check out 8 items at a time (exceptions can be made in case of need for scholarly research). 

MACON AND SWAIN CAMPUSES

Students may have books and library loaned technology sent to either the Macon or Swain campuses to be picked up at the campus receptionist's desk. Students may return books and library loaned technology there as well. 

RENEWALS

Users can call the library at 828.339.4288, or email  library@southwesterncc.edu to renew materials. It is the borrower’s responsibility to request a renewal.

OVERDUE ITEMS

Written notices are emailed to remind users of overdue item status.  Please contact library staff as soon as a notice arrives to request a renewal.

As stated in the Student Handbook, “All library materials must be returned by the end of each semester and accounts cleared before students will be allowed to register, graduate or receive a transcript.”

COPY MACHINE & PRINTER

Students may print school-related information from a library workstation for free. As a courtesy to other students, please limit printing to 20 pages at a time.

COMPUTER LAB AT HOLT LIBRARY

The Southwestern Community College computer network is available to students, faculty and staff for research and academic purposes. Library computers are equipped with Windows operating software, Internet access, and Microsoft Office suite. A centrally located black-and-white laser printer is connected to these computer workstations.

SCC ACADEMIC COMPUTER USER POLICY

Internet computers are provided for academically-related learning, research, and information. Time may be limited if others are waiting. Users are expected to be computer literate, and all computer users are expected to bring their own storage media to save their work. Users are expected to treat these learning resources in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are provided, and to follow the College’s basic rules and regulations. Users may not engage in any activity that is disruptive to others. Users may not print copyrighted information or copy licensed software unless such use is authorized by law.

CONFERENCE / INSTRUCTION / STUDY & TUTORIAL ROOMS

• Rooms may be reserved up to a week in advance.

• Contact library staff to reserve a room in advance.

• Conference/Instructional Room #112 seats 24 (white board, projector, computer)

• Instruction Room #119 seats 12 (white board, projector, computer)

• Study Room #120 seats 1-3 (computer & large screen, DVD/VHS player)

• If no rooms are available, tables in the collaborative study zone can be used.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY

The Library Director will facilitate and maintain a Library Collection Development Process as a guide to the selection and maintenance of learning resource materials that comprise the digital and hard-copy collections in the Southwestern Community College Library.

COMMUNITY USERS LIBRARY CARDS

Adult residents (18 years or older) of Jackson, Macon and Swain counties are welcome to use the SCC Library facility and materials.  Residents 18 and older can bring in their NC Driver’s License, NC photo ID, or WCU photo ID showing a local address and register for a free Library Card at the service desk. Feel free to stop by and visit! The Library is at the south end of Jackson Campus in Sylva, near the top of the hill. View campus map

ACCESS TO  Library Catalog

Use the Library Catalog link to access our catalog online to find books and DVDs at Holt Library.