Continuous assessment by the college community ensures that programs and services meet student needs. The library's collection includes print volumes, current magazines and journals, electronic indexes with full text databases, computer software, audio visual materials, and domestic and foreign newspapers. Through cooperative agreements and computer database searching, the Learning Resources Center has access to the holdings of local, state, and national libraries. Within the LRC library, special purpose areas are designated for electronic research, bibliographic instruction, periodical reading, study areas, a children's library, and an integrated print and nonprint collection. Student seating and informal study areas are spread throughout the library.
All stacks are open for students and other library users.
Individual assistance in the use of resources and formal bibliographic instruction are offered by the library faculty and professional information staff. The Library Information and Instructional Services librarians also help develop database searches and verify requests for interlibrary loans. The audiovisual services include graphics, computer graphics, photography, audio, and videotaping in direct support of academic instruction. The AV staff is led by a media professional with expertise in instructional design and development who can design, develop, and produce audiovisual materials tailored and individualized to course content. An audiovisual equipment depository provides equipment distribution to classrooms throughout the campus.