Due to student requests and the opportunity to further promote student success, the SBVC Library has expanded its services and hours for the spring 2012 semester—including opening earlier and adding Saturday hours.
More than 2,400 students access the SBVC Library’s array of services every day at the SBVC Library—that’s more than 200 requests per hour. From computer access and quiet study spaces to the ability to utilize classroom textbooks and check out more than 85,000 books from the vast SBVC collection, students have even more opportunities to achieve their academic goals with wide access to volumes of information—both online and offline.
“We work hard to do our best to student requests here in the Library, and our hard-working team is happy to be able to serve them where it counts,” said SBVC Dean of Library & Learning Support Services Marie Mestas. “Many students have asked for additional hours of access to the Library and all of our services like computers, textbook banks, and more. These enhancements in service provide students with more access to the valuable tools that we know are key factors in contributing to student success.”
Changes in the SBVC Library Since the Fall 2011 Semester:
• Expanded weekday hours – The Library is now opening at 7:30 a.m. every weekday—30 minutes earlier than last semester. This allows students an opportunity to quickly print out an assignment, grab a book, or make a photocopy before classes begin at 8:00 a.m. The Library will remain open until 7:30 p.m. during weekdays (and until noon on Fridays).
• Saturday hours – Starting January 28th, the Library will now be open with full services on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserves, textbook bank, computer lab (with printing services), database access, photocopying, and full access to study areas and bookstacks will be available. In addition, adjunct faculty will be available to assist students with research needs
• Additional computers – Dozens of new computers have been added to accommodate the heavy demand—increasing the largest computer lab on campus to well over 100 computers
• Wireless nook – A corner of the Library has been reserved specifically for laptop users with easy access to electricity and the all-campus wireless access The Library entrance patio with umbrella tables and benches also features wireless access.
• Relaxed cell phone rules — Students can now talk on their cell phones on the main floor of the Library (the Cell Phone Zone) but are still asked to respect fellow students using the Quiet Study Area (the second floor).
Detailed information on all Library services on the SBVC Library website.