Libraries Each of the libraries has distinctive collections, most of which are broadly accessible for use by students and faculty members. About our Consortial Library Efforts Each member campus has its own distinctive library collection, most of which is accessible to Five College students and faculty members. The combined collections total more than 10 million volumes. Building on more than 50 years of cooperation among the campus libraries, the Five College Library Repository Collection (FCLRC) retains lesser-used and infrequently circulating periodicals, serials, and books from the campus libraries. Related Pages Request Articles from the Repository Collection Request Books from the Repository Collection Access Joint Online Library Catalog Borrowing Privileges Five College students, faculty, and staff may borrow books and other media from campus libraries which can delivered to the home library for pickup or accessed in person . A valid campus ID also allows borrowing privileges at all main libraries and most major branch libraries in the Pioneer Valley. Joint Online Library Catalog Five College Library Repository Collection The Five College Library Repository Collection (FCLRC) includes about 820,000 items, consisting primarily of print materials with intellectual and research value. These lesser-used and infrequently circulating periodicals, serials, and books are drawn from the Five College libraries and affiliate members. The Repository Collection, formerly known as the Depository, is housed at two locations: the Bunker in Amherst and the Library Annex in Hatfield. Access Items in the Repository Collection Five College Librarians Council The Five College Librarians Council (FCLC) provides leadership for shared strategic goals and develops collaborative efforts to improve access to information resources for the Five College community. FCLC oversees the Five College Library Repository Collection and consortial borrowing arrangements. The group governs the work of Five College library committees, task forces, and working groups, as well as manages the Five College library budget. Five College Libraries Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College Smith College UMass Amherst Contact Us Jason Fuller Library Repository Collection Manager 413-542-2865 Email Jason Five Colleges®, Incorporated 97 Spring Street, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 542-4000 Social Facebook Twitter YouTube SmugMug Quick Links About the Consortium Employment Governing Committees Log In Member Institutions Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College Smith College UMass Amherst Login Non-Discrimination Policy Five Colleges, Incorporated (FCI) is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, FCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law. A member of the Association for Collaborative Leadership. ©2021 Five Colleges®, Incorporated